EX6200 will not stay connected to Dell desk top computer

Question

Extender works fine but when computer is left idle for a day it is disconnected when I come back.&nbsp;&nbsp;

plemans · Answer

what router do you have it connected to?

What firmware is on the extender?

Do you have the computer hardwired in or wireless?
have you tried setting a static ip address for the computer in your router?

earlweath · Answer

The router is spectrum equipment. I am about 50 yards from the router.&nbsp;I have it hardwared to my computer.&nbsp;I am using the extender just as it came out of the box.&nbsp;

plemans · Answer

If the spectrum router is whats handline dhcp lease times, it could be timing out. Try setting the computer with a static ip address in the spectrum router.&nbsp;

earlweath · Answer

Thanks,If this is the best solution I will need instructions on how to do this.&nbsp;

plemans · Answer

You'd need to contact spectrum for help with their router&nbsp;

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EX6200 will not stay connected to Dell desk top computer

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