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Retired_Member
Dec 14, 2021XR500 Router Intermittent Disconnections (Please help)
Router is less than a year old, has latest firmware that has been properly installed. I am not sure why my router disconnects from the internet at random times throughout the day/night. Everything e...
Netduma-Fraser
Dec 14, 2021NetDuma Partner
In addition to the above suggestions, changing the DHCP pool to start at a higher value e.g. 50 instead of 2 and then giving devices reserved IPs between .2 - .49 can help resolve the issue.
Retired_Member
Dec 14, 2021How do I do that? Also, how would that help if you don't mind me asking? Thanks.
- FURRYe38Dec 14, 2021Guru - Experienced User
- Netduma-FraserDec 14, 2021NetDuma PartnerThe issue you're having isn't new, it's something Netgear are looking into, it appears as though DHCP is the issue, by essentially bypassing DHCP it could bypass the issue if that makes sense.