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Xenos8's avatar
Xenos8
Apprentice
Nov 16, 2020

No Internet After Reboot

I've notice that my XR500 can't seem to find an Internet connection when it reboots.  Whether I perform the reboot (and reboot of modem) or after a power failure.  I learned a little trick that if I unplug the WAN cable from the router and plug it back in it seems to find the Internet.  But why do I have to do this extra step.  Just wondering if anyone has experienced this issue.  I am running the most current firmware btw.

3 Replies

  • Netduma-Fraser's avatar
    Netduma-Fraser
    NetDuma Partner
    Nov 16, 2020
    Sometimes it can be finicky to establish the connection, if you set static details then it should be much quicker.
    • Xenos8's avatar
      Xenos8
      Apprentice
      Nov 17, 2020

      Can you explain static details?  I receive my IP from my ISP via DHCP.

      • Netduma_Alex's avatar
        Netduma_Alex
        NetDuma Partner
        Nov 17, 2020

        Take a look at the automatic details, do they change every time you reboot? If not, you could just copy those details in and make them static.