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Pianoeliz
Tutor
Sep 24, 2020

WIFI extender

Our range extender works well after it is set up, but after a period of several hours, when we try to connect on both bands, 2.4.  And 5G, we get the message "no internet connection."  When we unplug...
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Pianoeliz
Tutor
Sep 25, 2020

The WPS button on the router did't work, so I used the wizard.  

No I haven't set a static IP address, and don't know how to.   Maybe that is the problem?  

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Pianoeliz
Tutor
Sep 26, 2020
Should it be static or dynamic?
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    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Sep 27, 2020

    Try it with static

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    Pianoeliz
    Tutor
    Sep 27, 2020

    Thanks.  It seems to be working now.   I appreciate your advice.