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Barvel-A
Guide
Jan 27, 2020
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Daily Reboot of R7900p

Hello, I have had my router in place for 3 weeks and now daily, if not x2 or x3 I have to power down for 10-15 min. in reading the threads this is not uncommon.   but I don't see a resolution wit...
  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Jan 27, 2020

    here's what I'd try and the order

    1. factory reset the router. the version you're on removed many features. don't install from backup.

    2. downgrade to V1.4.1.30. do it over a hardwired connection and reset the router afterwards. Again, don't install from backup. 

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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Jan 27, 2020

here's what I'd try and the order

1. factory reset the router. the version you're on removed many features. don't install from backup.

2. downgrade to V1.4.1.30. do it over a hardwired connection and reset the router afterwards. Again, don't install from backup. 

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Barvel-A
Guide
Feb 05, 2020

Thank you plemans .That worked. I have NOT had to force a reboot since the Down Grade. 
Not to happy about not being current.  But less happy with it not working.