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SpoNet1100
Dec 29, 2015Aspirant
C3700 keeps dropping 5 GHz internet connection
I have a C3700 cable modem/wireless router which keeps dropping connectivity to the internet on just the 5 GHz band. I have it set up with seperate SSIDs for 2.4 and 5 GHz. The 2.4 band and wired int...
DarrenM
Dec 30, 2015Sr. NETGEAR Moderator
SpoNet1100
Have you tried changing the channels on the 5ghz network to see if something is interfering with the 5ghz signal.
DarrenM
- SpoNet1100Jan 05, 2016Aspirant
Yes I have as well as changing the bandwidth setting. It still drops the internet access in 3-7 days on the 5 GHz band. Signal strength shows all bars when it's good and when it's not so I don't believe there's an interference issue. Also used the Wifi Explorer app to look at other wifi users in the area. The channels I use are relatively open with little interference potential.