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Polaris_RZR
Jun 21, 2020Guide
RAX80 Drops Internet Constantly
Hi, All - Yesterday I just about threw my RAX80 and EX8000 in the garbage. The router has been "ok" in terms of reliability since I got it roughly half a year ago. Started off great, but still...
Rozman
Jun 22, 2020Tutor
Same problem. Been trying to talk with Netgear support, not being much help. I will update my post as they get back to me.
- Polaris_RZRJun 23, 2020Guide
I got absolutely no resolution from calling support. What a joke.
- RozmanMar 04, 2021Tutor
I retired my RAX routers and went mesh. The NETGEAR Orbi professional WiFi 6 systems is the money.
I have the base and 2 satellites. I get a steady 900mbs wireless, 950 wired to a satellite and I pay for 1G speed. I'm closer to 1G steady on direct wired to the base, and modem is reading 1+G. I have nothing to complain about, anymore.
I have 2500 square feet with not a bad spot, steady anywhere with no interruptions. I have 48 devises attached. Most are WiFi home devises, so most stay on a dormant state until called on.
we run a highly secured home office with video conference, and on the other side of the spectrum have an online race and flight simulator in another room, not for professional use. We have had 2 video calls and the online simulator running with no lag, slowing, or issues. It has been that way since I set it up, and I can not remember the last time I have gone into the settings. No need.For a true worry free set up, go mesh. I did a lot of research before switching my system. I read that this is harder to set up than a router, you need to be a tech to work a mesh system. NOT TRUE! This was sooo much EASIER than any other system I have ever had, and I set up my first system in 1995. I can hear it now, welcome to the 2000, good time to upgrade, about time... funny. I have owned my business since 1995, with a Linux, windows, and OS network running together, yes together. So, when I say this was the easiest to setup and has been the most stable system I have EVER had. I mean it.
I will be adding another satellite, not for coverage, I only needed one for that. I will get my 3rd strictly for the Ethernet ports. Plugging directly into the satellites, is next to directly plugging into the modem.
I'm still running the NETGEAR C1100 modem.