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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 had the same issues as everyone here with lost internet connection and DNS not working. For some reason the internal LAN remains connected.
I tried different FW new and old but they all had same issue with my extenders and Comcast 1Gb gateway.
Tried different channels with and without DFS ... still same issue.
Just a suggestion for the rest of you that are out of warranty ...
I now have timers connected to my extenders to power off at 3am and power on at 3:01am. It's the only thing that works without impacting the family.
It's really sad that these otherwise great devices have these issues (as they are NOT cheap!).
Good luck and I think I'll go back to Linksys next time.