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Joewn2500rp
Sep 23, 2018Aspirant
Extender drops internet while connected to router
I purchased a refurbished WN2500RP range extender, connected successfully to my rented router (Arris DG1670) from Time Warner (Spectrum) using both WPS and laptop/Ethernet methods. The router connecti...
Joewn2500rp
Sep 23, 2018Aspirant
The LEDs are green with WiFi/ router connection and turn Amber when internet drops. Again, we're not losing internet connection at router. Thanks for your fast reply.
StephenB
Sep 23, 2018Guru - Experienced User
Joewn2500rp wrote:
The LEDs are green with WiFi/ router connection and turn Amber when internet drops.
That suggests the issue is the router->extender hop. Is it possible to place the extender a bit closer to the router?