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2.4GHz and 5GHz band LED lights consistently blink causing intermittent wifi connection
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to read my post! I've been using my Netgear router for about five years now and it's been great. Normally, I will work on several wireless devices in c...
Try resetting the router to factory default, to see if it sorts out the wireless. The wireless could be failing. Five years is a long time in a routers life..
Try resetting the router to factory default, to see if it sorts out the wireless. The wireless could be failing. Five years is a long time in a routers life..
I reset the router to its factory settings. It took me a while after I did this to get things going again since I also had to reconfigure the connection between the router, modem, and wired computer. After several reboots, I am having the same problem. I failed to mention that the Wifi LED light on the router is OFF -- this may explain why both wireless bands are blinking the way they are.
I went to the routerlogin.net site and confirmed that both bands have the "Enable Wireless Router Radio" box checked (under Advanced Setup --> Wireless Settings). I also pressed the Wifi button (on the back of my router) to turn it OFF and then ON.
I think at this point it's time for a new router, but I welcome any other steps you think I should try. Thanks again for your help.
It looks like you've done everything.
Usually a firmware upgrade or a factory reset should have corrected this.
Just what netwrks have suggested, it's time to get a new router.
Ok, the firmware upgrade and factory reset are good things to know if I have similar problems in the future. I will be looking for a new router very soon.
