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jdbyyc
Mar 28, 2025Aspirant
RAXE500 stops transmitting 2.4GHz and 5GHz
Has anyone else experienced where the 2.4GHz and 5GHz channels just stop transmitting? But the 6GHz band/channel is fine. The indicator lights on the device itself say that all three are transmitting but when I check with a Wifi Analysis tool only the one (6 GHz) is transmitting (and obviously my family is complaining that the Internet dropped as most devices are on 2.4/5).
I have also experienced a decrease in range lately that I can't explain due to Wifi channel interference or anything else. I've only had this thing for a few months and during that time it has been rock solid (despite there being a silly/annoying UI bug).
Is there some way I can run diagnostics on the antennas?
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How long have you had the unit for?
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6A STP is recommended.What channel configurations are currently set on the router?
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?Has a power off for 1 minute then back ON with the ISP modem and router and satellites been performed? Does this bring back the frequencies?
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update?Does the router feel extra warm or hot?
Any progress on this?
jdbyyc wrote:
Has anyone else experienced where the 2.4GHz and 5GHz channels just stop transmitting? But the 6GHz band/channel is fine. The indicator lights on the device itself say that all three are transmitting but when I check with a Wifi Analysis tool only the one (6 GHz) is transmitting (and obviously my family is complaining that the Internet dropped as most devices are on 2.4/5).
I have also experienced a decrease in range lately that I can't explain due to Wifi channel interference or anything else. I've only had this thing for a few months and during that time it has been rock solid (despite there being a silly/annoying UI bug).
Is there some way I can run diagnostics on the antennas?