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Internet disconnects randomly only when wired to WNDR4500v2
Hi there - thanks for taking a look. (This post is all about wired networks.)
I have been working flawlessly for over 3 years with my charter spectrum Arris router and Netgear WNDR4500v2 as an ...
OK it is confirmed and what was suspect - IDC but connectors splice in junction box was covered in a greasy gel like substance, possibly causing the issue. The IDC connectors were leaking there gel after X amount of years.
Problem solved!
so just an update - I've had the computer plugged back into the rotuer (as AP) now and the router back to the lan wall port. It has been working for a few hours without any issues. I ordered a new netgear AP just to test to see if this other oruter I have is bad. Will update.