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DavJern73
Jul 06, 2020Guide
XR700 disconnecting in AP mode
Ive always had a 2nd router in AP mode, it was an ASUS...that died ( I Think) and I ended up buying a XR700. I took my old XR500 and made that a AP now. MY son as the AP router in his room that he pl...
Netduma-Fraser
Jul 06, 2020NetDuma Partner
That's very odd, how have you connected the two routers together, via powerline or long ethernet cable? Is it possible it's in a position where it is overheating?
- DavJern73Jul 06, 2020Guide
yes, I have it wired with a new cat 8 cable. The cable is about 30 ft but its going under my house so its really only like 10 ft in another room. I disconnected his xbox from the xr500 and connected it to my xr700 last night and he didnt get disconnected once. Im stumped.
- Netduma-FraserJul 06, 2020NetDuma PartnerI've just realized you've posted this on the Netduma forum as well, lets continue there as we're helping you in two places at the moment!
https://forum.netduma.com/topic/31704-xr500-disconnecting-in-ap-mode/- DavJern73Jul 06, 2020Guide
Correct I did...I posted over there but realized since its under netgear over here would be better. I'm not sure if its easier to delete the post over on Duma then here. Sorry.