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[R6400] Wired Works, Wireless drops out frequently during day
I've got an R6400 handling wired and wireless networking in my small apartment. Always once a day, sometimes twice a day, all wireless devices will lose wireless internet connectivity, and I will...
afterglow727 wrote:
I've got an R6400 handling wired and wireless networking in my small apartment.
Router firmware: V1.0.4.128_10.0.104
That firmware is for the R6400 V2.
afterglow727 wrote:
Always once a day, sometimes twice a day, all wireless devices will lose wireless internet connectivity, and I will need to restart my router to restore wireless networking.
What symptoms do you see? Do the WiFi router's LEDs go off?
The first thing to try is a factory reset followed by a fresh setup.
How do I perform a factory reset on my NETGEAR router? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
The factory reset is more a "witchcraft" move than a technically informed solution, but it does seem to fix problems, especially on the wifi front. It is also the first thing that Netgear support will recommend.
michaelkenward wrote:That firmware is for the R6400 V2.
Ah yes, that is correct. I have an R6400v2, not an R6400.
michaelkenward wrote:What symptoms do you see? Do the WiFi router's LEDs go off?
The first thing to try is a factory reset followed by a fresh setup.
Symptom-wise, my devices still maintain their connection to the wireless network when the trouble begins, but they'll cease connecting through to the internet (and will complain "[WiFi Network] doesn't appear to be connected to the internet, keep trying?"). If memory serves, the LEDs don't indicate there is a problem. I will double check this.
I'll do a factory reset and setup, note the LEDs when all is working, and compare to the LEDs when it fails. (And if it doesn't fail, then case closed!).
Thank you!