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aeb59
Sep 20, 2016Aspirant
Netgear Nighthawk R8000 5GHz channel loses internet connection
When connecting to the 5GHz channel on my Nighthawk R8000 my devices will conenct to the internet for a while but the internet will suddenly stop working and the router will need to be rebooted again. This doesn't happen when connecting to the 2.4Ghz signal and even though the 5Ghz channel isn't working if I switch my device to the 2.4Ghz channel it'll continue using the internet without any issues.
I have tried using the "Smart Control" option both off and on. And I have tried a number of different channels for both 5GHz-1 and 5GHz-2.
Thanks for any help.
Router Firmware: V1.0.3.4_1.1.2
- Retired_MemberSep 21, 2016
Sorry I meant client device
4 Replies
- Retired_Member
Check for device Firmware updates.
- aeb59Aspirant
Thanks.
I do check for updates regularly on the router but there doesn't seem to be any new firmware.
I'm currently running
Firmware Version: V1.0.3.4_1.1.2
Which is the latest:
http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/30010?cid=wmt_netgear_organic
- Retired_Member
Sorry I meant client device