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Firmware updated EX8000 keeps dropping Internet
Hi all,
I have read about multiple issued relating to the R8000 but I seem to be experiencing a similar issue with your EX8000 mesh range extender.I regularly experience an issue (perhaps once ...
I am having the same issue with this firmware version too. (1.0.0.126) I have also tried downgrading and got the same issue wrong firmware version.
I have tried setting the fixed 5GHz Channel in my main Router - Still not helping.
I have aslo tried setting the EX8000 up as an Access Point (so direct wired connection to main Router) and the issue is the same.
i have the feeling that it is switching between the Antennas and is dropping all connections to the router. Even when it is by LAN connection.
So for the moment i have just disabled one of the Antenna and wait and see if that helps...
and will wait for Netgear to hopfuly put out a fix.