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Roman55
Nov 14, 2021Follower
Netgrear Nighthawk R8000 keeps dropping wifi
So I called but can't get help becuase you have to pay for it, total BS. We've had the router for about 10 months and it started with just freezing here and there. 11 months now and the wifi just k...
Spotratz
Nov 18, 2021Aspirant
WiFi only keeps dropping. All three bands. Firmware is v1.0.4.76 on Spectrum modem (no router) model E31t2v1. One minute I get 328mbps and the next no connection. Thanks for your help.
plemans
Nov 19, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Have you tried any factory resets and reinstall (without using a backup)?
Or tried downgrading the firmware? if the issue just cropped up in the last month or 2, it could be firmware causing the issue. You can try downgrading a version or 2 and seeing if that helps
- michaelkenwardNov 19, 2021Guru - Experienced User
plemans wrote:
Or tried downgrading the firmware? if the issue just cropped up in the last month or 2, it could be firmware causing the issue.
Definitely worth trying. Recent firmware has been troublecome for many people.
Here's how to go about it:
How do I manually upgrade firmware to my NETGEAR router? | Answer | NETGEAR Support