WNDR 4300 loses 2.4GHz Radio daily

I purchased a 4300 router in November of 2013. Soon after purchase I had to reboot the router daily to keep the wireless working. Tech support provided a new firmware update which solved the problem. Fast forward to December 2014 and the router started dropping the 2.4GHz band radio weekly. Now I had to reboot daily or I lose those devices that lack a 5GHz radio. This is very frustrating, I can't seem to keep Netgear routers up and running.
My router's current firmware is 1.0.1.60 and when I do a check for new firmware the router reports No new firmware version available.

I'm at my wits end with this router which replaced a WNDR 4000 that had similar issues then died altogether in under 18 months. There has got to be a way to keep my Router up and working.

Anyone possibly has any ideas on how to correct this issue?
Thanks in advance.

Steve

N750

WNDR4300

steveincolorado
Feb 28, 2015
The issue was never about the Cable Modem. I fixed the issue by swapping out the Router for someone else's and so far it's been rock solid.

Thanks anyway.

Steve

36 Replies

grandpa_
Aspirant
Jan 25, 2015
I am having same exact problems, why? I did firmware update to latest version but still lose wifi radio every single day. The Genie "can see it" my 2.4 and 5.0 wireless but I can't connect. I am tired of daily reboots and I just bought this router because Netgear was recommended. My prior router ( a Linksys) worked flawlessly for about 6 years before it died. :confused:
steveincolorado
Novice
Jan 03, 2015
UPDATE:
Now I'm having to power cycle the router ever 90 minutes. I lose connectivity on both radio's (2.5GHz and 5.0GHz) as well as over the Ethernet LAN ports.

This router powers my phone besides my regular Internet. I need this to work and work reliably. The router is only 13 months old.
Any suggestions?

Thanks
Steve

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WNDR 4300 loses 2.4GHz Radio daily