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undersky1st
Jun 18, 2019Follower
Wifi Exntender drops internet connection all of sudden
Hello everyone, I never thought I would need post something but I really is out of ways to try to troubleshoot it. I have a N300 / Model EX2700 WiFi extender, it worked perfect before for abo...
plemans
Jun 19, 2019Guru - Experienced User
What firmware is on the extender?
One of the most frequent issues with internet problems with extenders is interference.
Things to try.
Download a wifi scanner for phone or pc (free versions). Try to find the least congestioned channel. Shoot for 1-6-11.
How many networks do you see when scanning?
Random things can change network performance. Have you tried moving the extender around to different locations? maybe a recent new wifi device is causing interference.
what router are you connecting back to? Firmware on it?