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Connection fails to maintain auto-login and periodic loss of connection
I'm running Win 11 and set my wi-fi to login automatically to my chosen network. Recently, the auto-login stopped working and I must select my network and login manually every time I start up. Also, ...
I know it's likely a Windows issue, but can you guide me to where the problem lies? Note that in happens only on the 2.4 Ghz band. The 5.4 is fine. Could that indicate a router issue?
JimmyW wrote:
I know it's likely a Windows issue, but can you guide me to where the problem lies? Note that in happens only on the 2.4 Ghz band. The 5.4 is fine. Could that indicate a router issue?
There's not much on the router that can affect what the PC sees and does. That is down to the receiver. What hardware on the PC handles the wifi? Is it up to dated with drivers?
Have you tried playing with the wifi bands that your RAX50 broadcasts on?
Any sign of local wifi interference from the neighbours?
Visit the support pages:
Support | NETGEAR
Feed in your model number and check the documentation for your hardware.
Check the section in the manual Specify Basic WiFi Settings.