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rpz620
Aspirant
Nov 09, 2010

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...
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accordlayingkit
Aspirant
Dec 09, 2011
Im new and am having the same exact extender signal drop problem as everyone else but i am using netgear WNR2000-100NAS router with the wifi net gear extender that plug into the wall outlet WN3000RP, works beautifully for a while then drops, comes back on its own sometimes or a unplug of the extender resets itself and works fine till to drops again!!!!! Called netgear 3 times already and been told the normal, "got a cordless phone near by?" "try channel, 6, 11, 9 blah blah blah...i see most people use the same router as me but im using the other extender, so could it jus be the router?

This is what im using......

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/NETGEAR+-+Universal+Wi-Fi+Range+Extender+with+Ethernet+port/2733324.p?id=1218349687077&skuId=2733324&st=wi fi netgear extender&cp=1&lp=1

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/NETGEAR+-+N300+Wireless-N+Router+with+4-port+Ethernet+Switch/8998506.p;jsessionid=B0050789CEBA6A7AC6C5722FBFEFBC4D.bbolsp-app05-29?id=1218007383662&skuId=8998506

Thanks for any suggestions!