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brand new R7000 issues
So after reading a lot of positive reviews and tests I bit the bullet and bought R7000 for $280, an upgrade from Linksys WRT310 N. I updated to the latest firmware to 1.0.4. Here is what happened. ...
Here's a few tips that will hopefully keep you liking your R7000..
- (From experience - I have two of them) When you upgrade this router always do a factory reset after a firmware upgrade. There can be artifacts between the old fw or config that will cause grief on the router. Either way, it's best to start off with a clean slate.Never load an old version config on a new version of firmware.
-Ensure WMM is enabled on the router, always.
- QoS I would stay away from form as it impedes the Broadcom Cut Through Forwarding feature, especially if you have a 100+mb connection.
- Pick Wireless band channels, don't leave in auto mode. Try different channels. especially for 5ghz. (1,6,11 for 2.ghz). When you try different channels, reboot the router.
- 5ghz has better throughput, but shorter distance, as you have discovered. WIFI is based on environment, so not everything works the same for everyone.
- Not all routers are the same. Try getting the router up as high as possible and, in a well ventilated area, ideally, central to your environment.
- Antennae orientation should be like a "W" \ | /
Hope this helps
Here's a few tips that will hopefully keep you liking your R7000..
- (From experience - I have two of them) When you upgrade this router always do a factory reset after a firmware upgrade. There can be artifacts between the old fw or config that will cause grief on the router. Either way, it's best to start off with a clean slate.Never load an old version config on a new version of firmware.
-Ensure WMM is enabled on the router, always.
- QoS I would stay away from form as it impedes the Broadcom Cut Through Forwarding feature, especially if you have a 100+mb connection.
- Pick Wireless band channels, don't leave in auto mode. Try different channels. especially for 5ghz. (1,6,11 for 2.ghz). When you try different channels, reboot the router.
- 5ghz has better throughput, but shorter distance, as you have discovered. WIFI is based on environment, so not everything works the same for everyone.
- Not all routers are the same. Try getting the router up as high as possible and, in a well ventilated area, ideally, central to your environment.
- Antennae orientation should be like a "W" \ | /
Hope this helps
thanks friend...
I did as you told me, sadly there seems no extra coverage its exactlyl like or less than my '09 linksys. All those antennas and nothing more...
Could be environmental. Can I ask if you have current drivers on your wireless client(s)?
I am not sure what you mean by drivers. My router is brand new and I only installed the latest firmware. I didn't install anything on my computer or smartphones.
You should ensure that your desktop / laptop drivers (to make wireless work) are up to date. That is one part of the wireless puzzle.