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WN2500RPv2/N600 Dual Band Issue - 2.4ghz network keeps dropping
I am having major issues with my wireless network. This extender keeps dropping the 2.4ghz network for some reason. It keeps the 5ghz connection with the router, however, I have to keep rebooting the...
Well I’ve tried everything I can think of and I’ve taken all advice, I still have to restart the extender as it keeps dropping the 2.4Ghz SSID and won’t allow a connection from the devices until I do, and then only for a short time.
I’ve tried setting the channel to a different number.
I’ve tried setting it to Auto.
I’ve tried a different speed, 45, 145, and 300 Mbps.
I’ve tried moving the equipment around.
I’ve tried recycling everything and bringing them up one at a time.
Now the extender is handing our a weird IP address “169.254.38.*” instead of the reserved addresses for the devices.
I don’t know what else to do other than to assume it’s a bad extender.
I’ve tried setting the channel to a different number.
I’ve tried setting it to Auto.
I’ve tried a different speed, 45, 145, and 300 Mbps.
I’ve tried moving the equipment around.
I’ve tried recycling everything and bringing them up one at a time.
Now the extender is handing our a weird IP address “169.254.38.*” instead of the reserved addresses for the devices.
I don’t know what else to do other than to assume it’s a bad extender.
- It's not just your router, mine does the exact same thing. I suspect some poor engineering (hardware or software) and if I can't get it working it's going back to the store and another brand will be replacing it. Any other thoughts Netgear?
- Still no solution to the issue with the extender, having to restart it regularly, daily, only to be able to use for a short period. Any assistance is appreciated.
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