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Wifi discconecting ever since firmware update after 30min to an hour or two
Ever since I have update to the latest firmware V1.0.3.102_1.0.48 my router has been stopping all wifi after about 30min to about an hour or two. The wifi only turns back on after a reboot. Consideri...
Did you reset the router to factory settings after the firmware flash?
New firmware sometimes introduces changes that are not compatible with the old configuration.
So while it isn't guaranteed to fix problems a factory reset is the first thing to try if you have issues with new firmware.
This is a nuisance because you then have to reconfigure the device all over again.
You can backup your settings before you reset and restore them later. But that may just bring back the fault. Then again, at least you will know if the reset fixed the problem.
The factory reset is more a "witchcraft" move than a technically informed solution, but it does seem to fix problems, especially on the wifi front. It is also the first thing that Netgear support will recommend.
How do I reset my Orbi WiFi System to factory default settings? | Answer | NETGEAR Support