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Jcp92
Aspirant
Apr 20, 2023

Eax80

My EAX80 extender will disconnect everyday. I only have on device that stays hooked up to the 2.4g network. But it will disconnect everyday. The Wi-Fi signal light will stay white like it’s connected ...
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Sending-signals
Tutor
Feb 28, 2024

I had a similar issue, Sorry no one chimed in before me with a solution. I will note through the process of setting up fastlane if chosen you must type your current network name in exactly when on that screen. I made a post on the subject, not one person contributed though. I seemed to have found the solution albeit only a few days has passed but so far so good. In the link below is my solution:

 

Link: https://community.netgear.com/t5/WiFi-Range-Extenders-Nighthawk/EAX80-used-as-a-WIFI-extender-goes-offline-3-x-per-week/m-p/2366358#M55087