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Netgear Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 issues with WiFi close to router
Hello. I have had the XR500 for just over a year. We really haven't experienced problems with it and its WiFi reach. What we have experienced a problem with is that in the room where the router is lo...
What Firmware is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?
What WiFi devices do you have?
This happen on every wifi device?
Is Smart Connect and Beamforming enabled on the XR router?
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?
The issue is probably not the signal, however maybe rather how the wireless device is handling a stronger signal vs a weaker signal...
Are there any wireless devices within 3ft of the router? This could be any device that uses a wireless signal e.g. headphones or perhaps the ISP router that has its WiFi still enabled?
Unfortunately, I wish it was as easy as that. All the devices that are within 10 ft. of the XR500 are all wired connections.