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JayLo's avatar
JayLo
Aspirant
Jun 10, 2018
Solved

Nighthawk X6S EX8000 Issues

EX8000 - firmware updated, unit drops the connection without continuous use,  if I turn off the extender, the connection from router works fine.

 

 

 

  • JayLo's avatar
    JayLo
    Jun 12, 2018

    After over an hour with tech support, it was concluded the unit is defective.  

    :mansad:

5 Replies

  • DexterJB's avatar
    DexterJB
    NETGEAR Moderator

    Hi JayLo,

     

    Welcome to the community!

     

    1. It is recommended that a factory reset is done after a firmware update.

    2. Does the issue persist on both bands (2.4GHz and 5GHz)?

    3. Does the issue persist on all your wireless devices?

    4. Have you tried changing the wireless channel of the main wireless network?

    5. When it drops, does the extender still broadcast the wireless network?

     

    Regards,

     

    Dexter

    Community Team

    • JayLo's avatar
      JayLo
      Aspirant

      After over an hour with tech support, it was concluded the unit is defective.  

      :mansad:

      • flyturbo's avatar
        flyturbo
        Apprentice

        I have reported a similar issue like the one you experienced and just came across your post. Do you have a number I can call tech support? 

    • flyturbo's avatar
      flyturbo
      Apprentice

      I'm having same issue and here are the answer to you question; I also opened a case with Netgear and its been  7 days since I received last email and haven't heard anything.

       

      1. It is recommended that a factory reset is done after a firmware update. Done

      2. Does the issue persist on both bands (2.4GHz and 5GHz)? Yes

      3. Does the issue persist on all your wireless devices? Yes

      4. Have you tried changing the wireless channel of the main wireless network? Yes

      5. When it drops, does the extender still broadcast the wireless network? Yes, clients connect to extender but no Internet, some clients that always stay on don't ave the issue but if they get restarted, they connect but don't have access to Internet.