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T2timmy
May 15, 2023Aspirant
Nghthawk R8000 Loses internet connection often
Hello. My router loses internet every other day. This is not internal WIFI related as all my devices can see each other and connect internally. I can connect to the router via the app too. It is only...
T2timmy
May 26, 2023Aspirant
Thank you again for your help.
So I bought all new Cat 6 cables. I also decided to move the WIFI printer and my Synology NAS box away from the router. I felt like maybe they could of been causing issues. Also spaced out the Cable Modem from the router about 3 feet. Turned off Circle parental comtrols too.
So far its been about a week and no need for a router reboot. Soooo. I think it could be fixed!!! Il continue to monitor.
So I bought all new Cat 6 cables. I also decided to move the WIFI printer and my Synology NAS box away from the router. I felt like maybe they could of been causing issues. Also spaced out the Cable Modem from the router about 3 feet. Turned off Circle parental comtrols too.
So far its been about a week and no need for a router reboot. Soooo. I think it could be fixed!!! Il continue to monitor.
FURRYe38
May 26, 2023Guru - Experienced User
Glad you got it working. Please mark your thread as solved so others will know. Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/24231/How-do-I-back-up-the-router-configuration-settings-on-my-Nighthawk-router
Enjoy. 📡