Looses connection

DigitalMaestro wrote:

I turned off Fastlane completely and decided to use only the 2.4Ghz radio. The 5Ghz radio is enabled but I have no devices connecting to it. Everything else is factory default except for the admin password which I changed of course. At this point I am 16 days and counting Based on both of our configs it seems that the problem with the EX6200 implementation lies either in the implementation of the 5Ghz radio or the Fastlane technology. There is a software or firmware bug or conceivably a hardware issue in one or both of those two places. Whilst stable, my current config is by no means satisfactory. The whole point of shelling out extra cash for the EX6200 in my situation was to utilize the Fastlane technology. My current config could be handled by an extender less than half the cost. So my current overall rating for the EX6200 is poor. My advice until this situation is fixed; don't waste your money, look elsewhere.

I would agree with that analysis.
Unfortunately Netgears past history suggests we'll be lucky to get one more update for this model before its retired, and despite indications they are aware of this issue they don't appear to be looking for a solution.

For info I disabled the 5GHz on both my router & extender.
I also note that although I left the EX6200 2.4GHz wireless thruput set at "up to 300Mbps", my router (WNDR3700 V1 with stock firmware) is set at only "up to 130Mbps".Consequently, my EX6200 is noting a link rate of "up to 144Mbps" and I would think in reality it's a LOT less than that given the limitations of sharing the 2.4GHz frequency & bandwidth inherent with any wireless extender.
The only reason I am running this configuration is because I have the router guest network enabled with TKIP due due a older Kindle not being able to deal with AES.