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GM_FFX
Oct 27, 2020Guide
Router with Extender - Devices disconnect as I move around the house from one zone to another
Hello, I've been having this issue since I purcahsed my RAX120 and the Extender EAX20. If I move from one zone to another my laptop, or phone or ipad still show theyre connected to the network but th...
Newfiedrool
Oct 28, 2020Virtuoso
I've had this happen with my 120 and using the EX8000. Only really happened a few times but can I ask if you are using smart connect?
GM_FFX
Oct 28, 2020Guide
Thanks, no I configured it manually. I used to have 2 Apple Time Capsules (1 main and 1 as externder) that I used for 12 years and never had 1 issue.
- NewfiedroolOct 28, 2020Virtuoso
Ah same here, tc and extreme :)
try DHCP reservation, that might help, I never tried it but just chatting to a friend who feels it's worth a go.
- GM_FFXOct 28, 2020Guide
Do you mean assigning a static IP to both the router and the extender? They arealdy have static IPs :)
- NewfiedroolOct 28, 2020Virtuoso
Assign your devices an address and see if that solves the issue.