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Netgear R6230 - Can't connect to the internet over ethernet or wifi until a reboot
Hi All - For the last 3 days I keep losing internet connectivity on my hard wired devices and my wifi devices. It happens 6-7 times per day and when I check the router web interface it says, "...
It is possible that your firmware was the original release. That is usually left in the library, but if it caused problems Netgear may be removed it.
If so, you are running on five-year old firmware.
Your first move would be to install the newest version.
How do I manually upgrade firmware to my NETGEAR router? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
It is a pretty safe process. It should not let you put the wrong firmware on your router.
That may not fix your problems, but ancient firmware certainly won't help.
Tambe257 wrote:
Thanks for the reply. The modem is an Arris Surfboard SB 6190.
Simple modem. No router to get in the way.
Ok, thank you. I will try it and let you know. I appreciate the help.