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NETGEAR R8000 AC3200 Nighthawk X6 Random restart and drop all connections
Hi, I have an issue with my NETGEAR R8000 AC3200 Nighthawk X6 router. I was working fine with default firmware V1.0.3.4_1.1.2. Couple of months ago I installed the latest firmware V1.0.4.88_10.1....
- None of your solutions didn't work. I upgraded to
Firmware Version 1.0.5.88 and it becomes worse.
It looks like the issue is Netgear firmware. It fills up the memory and use all CPU cause to restart the router in heavy load. It started to over heat.
So I decided to flash the router with the Freshtomato open source firmware and everything is working smoothly. Now I can get over 800Mbps internet speed. I downloaded lot of small and big files for hours and that old issue never raised.
So I can confirm it is a Netgear firmware issues. If anyone has the same issue no point of posting here. Just flash your router with Freshtomato https://freshtomato.org/
Thank you.
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6 is recommended.
Try disabling the following and see:
Armor, IPv6, Guest Network, Smart Parental Controls or Circle, Traffic Meter.
Has a power off for 1 minute then back ON with the ISP modem and router and satellite(s) been performed since last update?
Be sure to restart your network in this sequence:
Turn off and unplug modem.
Turn off router and computers.
Plug in and turn on modem. Wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
Turn on the router and wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
Turn on computers and rest of network.
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update.