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Nsyjgf
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Jun 22, 2022

I actually had mine on a timer so it would reboot every night

Same issue here with frequent reboots. I actually had mine on a timer so it would reboot every night. I found and installed the latest firmware even though the router itself didn't find it.

 

There is no way I'm going to downgrade the firmware as a permanent solution. I've had this router since it came out but now it's time to ditch it.

 

Going with the TP-Link Archer AX73. MU-MIMO, OFDMA, and 6 antennas. 21st century here I come.

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  • BlondieSL's avatar
    BlondieSL
    Guide
    Jun 22, 2022

    Nsyjgf 

    I will confirm that a while back, with all those problems, I did update the router to 

    V1.0.11.116_10.2.100

    I'm not sure what the latest version is and I'm not one to always update everything to "latest" if I'm not having problems.

     

    And that is the point.  With the version it's at now, I have had ZERO reboots, no freezes, nothing.  NO PROBLEMS.

    What I found and believe that I've confirmed, is that the biggest problem causing this is in fact the Logs (Advanced, Administration, Logs).

     

    When I was having the most problems with this router freezing or rebooting or just dropping the internet, was when I had EVERYTHING checked for the logs.

     

    Right now, here's what I have:

    Include in Log
    Attempted access to allowed sites
    Attempted access to blocked sites and services
    Connections to the Web-based interface of this Router
    Router operation (startup, get time etc)
    Known DoS attacks and Port Scans
    Port Forwarding / Port Triggering
    Wireless access
    Automatic Internet connection reset
    Turn off wireless signal by schedule

     

    With just those 4 items checked off, there's been zero problems in months.

    So perhaps before throwing out the router, perhaps download THIS particular firmware build and either UNCHECK all log options or try with what I've laid out here.

     

    This router, when it's working very stable, is amazing.  I have no complaints at all.

    And the range on this thing is crazy good.  I can connect all the way from the house to INSIDE the garage (our garage door opener connects via WiFi to this router and is never an issue).

     

    Perhaps give it a try and maybe you too will be lucky.

     

    Try the version I showed above.

     

    Good luck.