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debax
Aspirant
May 24, 2023

EX6150v2 dropping 5G network after power reset

I have a Netgear AC1200 WiFi Range Extender, Model EX6150v2.  It's directly connected to my Xfinity router via an Ethernet cable and is set up in Access Point Mode.  The 6150 is located in a separate...
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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
May 24, 2023

You could always try reinstalling the firmware to it and doing a factory reset. Maybe something is corrupt in the firmware or the settings. That'd cover both of those options. 

If that doesn't help, it might be time for a replacement. 5 years is a pretty good life span 

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debax
Aspirant
May 24, 2023

Is there a particular firmware version I should be using (or avoiding)? 

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    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    May 24, 2023
    debax wrote:

    Is there a particular firmware version I should be using (or avoiding)? 

    I haven't really heard any issues with the extenders firmware on that version. But sometimes things happen and can get corrupt. Its worth a chance trying to reinstall the firmware.