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rpz620
Nov 09, 2010Aspirant
WN2000RPT - Internet Access Keeps Dropping
All of my devices can continually access the WN2000RPT device and access the local network as well as the internet. However, after some time, the internet connection drops for the repeater only - I c...
PhilBofa
Jul 15, 2011Aspirant
Hi I am new to this forum and have been following it for the same solution to the WN2000RPT dilemma that we all have been experiencing. Please keep in mind that I am not extremely technical but I do get by. I am trouble free for the past 48 hours and was wondering if I may have stumbled onto a solution.
This is what I have and what is on my network
Comcast Cable Modem with the Triple Play package
Netgear router WNR1000v2-VC supplied by Comcast
Obviously the WN2000RPT extender
On my network at any given time are;
1 iPhone 3Gs running lasted iOS
1 iPhone 3Gs running 4.1 iOS
1 iPad 1st Gen running lastest iOS
1 Acer laptop running Vista Home SP1
1 PS3
1 Apple TV 1st Gen last iOS
1 Old HP Desktop running XP SP3 (hardwired to router)
I was experiencing the same problem with connectivity to the internet through the extender dropping once a day and yet at the same time still able to connect to the extender.
Just a side note: One thing I found odd. (maybe it comes from my inexperience)
On the router setup "Access List" I noticed that certain devices would show up and then not when I know the devices were connected via the extender. And in most cases a device would show up with the extender's MAC address. I could never replicate the same list. It frustrated me.
My fix SO FAR...
I decided to recycle my modem, router and extender at the same time reboot my desktop.
I started by disconnecting in this order
modem (do not forget to remove the backup battery if applicable)
router
extender
then shut down desktop
then after 15 mins I reconnected and started (waiting for each to fully boot)
my modem
then router
then extender
then booted the desktop
I am wondering if certain MAC or IP addresses need to be flushed (excuse the lack of correct terminology) and everything needs a clean start.
I am still anticipating my problem to come back. But, so far so good.