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Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 x64 Netgear router WNDR3400v3 Router firmware version: V1.0.1.42_1.0.68 Router GUI version: V1.0.1.24_2.1.28.1 When I logged in to the GUI to update the firmware, I no...
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I logged onto the Netgear GUI and went to [Advanced > Setup Wizard]. I seletected the Yes radio button and then the Next button. When requested for a new password, I entered my existing (not default) password. When that process finished, the Interent status was Good. I finished by saving my settings.
Yes, my modem is old, 5 years old; but it still works fast enough for me. And my router is relatively new, only 1 year old. Until one of them dies, I do not see a need to replace either of them.
Have you tried a simple factory reset and reinstall on the router?
As an fyi, might be time to look into a router/modem upgrade. Both those devices are pretty old and base model devices.
Not sure who your isp is but you might see a pretty decent improvement in wifi speeds/coverage from that N600 device.
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I logged onto the Netgear GUI and went to [Advanced > Setup Wizard]. I seletected the Yes radio button and then the Next button. When requested for a new password, I entered my existing (not default) password. When that process finished, the Interent status was Good. I finished by saving my settings.
Yes, my modem is old, 5 years old; but it still works fast enough for me. And my router is relatively new, only 1 year old. Until one of them dies, I do not see a need to replace either of them.
Not saying you have to update.
Just saying that router was originally made in 2010. You might have bought it a year ago but its over a decade old and several generations behind on wireless standards/firmare updates/performance improvements.
A half decent used/refurbed gigabit AC router is going to make that thing look like its standing still. And be more secure because of firmware updates.
I'd be interested to know if you have this continuing to happen; it's a regular occurrence for me. I'm also having intermittent internet functionality from my wireless devices while wired seems to be more stable.
The problem has not repeated since my prior post in this thread. Even while having the problem, my connection remained quite good. Only the indicator in the Netgear GUI was bad. That is why this thread has "False" in the topic.
Note: I have disabled wireless for my router. My and my wife's PCs are connected via ethernet cables. For a week, I enabled wireless while our daughter was visiting and staying in our home. She had no problems.
