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RAX54v2 going offline every night
Over the past week, overnight around 3:30-3:45, my wireless router goes down. No errors indicated by the LEDs, wireless SSIDs still broadcasting, but you cannot join. A reboot restores connectivity bu...
So, I think I’ve found part of the problem.
After checking, I’m on v1.1.3.18. When I check for an update manually, there is a 1.1.4 version. However, after multiple tries to upgrade to the new version of firmware, the router just hangs (just like it does overnight).
So, I went into advanced settings and noted that automatic updates were enabled. This is what is causing the router to die overnight. So, I disabled for now.
Now, the problem is that the router will not take the new firmware. Not sure what to do about that.
After checking, I’m on v1.1.3.18. When I check for an update manually, there is a 1.1.4 version. However, after multiple tries to upgrade to the new version of firmware, the router just hangs (just like it does overnight).
So, I went into advanced settings and noted that automatic updates were enabled. This is what is causing the router to die overnight. So, I disabled for now.
Now, the problem is that the router will not take the new firmware. Not sure what to do about that.
krk_ wrote:
Now, the problem is that the router will not take the new firmware. Not sure what to do about that.
How are you trying to load the new firmware? Manual is best:
How do I manually upgrade firmware to my NETGEAR router? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
You shouldn't need to do it, but it sometimes helps to reset the device before you apply the firmware.
How do I perform a factory reset on my NETGEAR router? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
You could save your settings and reload them after the update.
That can resurrect problems from before the backup, bit in this case there may not be any.