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X1l1
Sep 06, 2017Aspirant
Nighthawk R7300 2.4Ghz Disconnecting/Disabling
I have a Nighthawk R7300 router and when I start a large download (anything greater than 10 gigabytes) on my playstation 4, I find my router's 2.4 band (the one that the PS4 is connected to) becomes ...
- Nov 07, 2017
I would suggest that you contact Geeksquad for replacement.
If in any case you would experience the same issue, feel free to let me know.
X1l1
Sep 08, 2017Aspirant
Thanks Elaine. I have reflashed the firmware, then reset the router and still have the issue, which can be replicated with the large download on the PS4 as detailed above. I do not use the adapter as the router itself covers my entire house.
I have not attempted to downgraded the firmware but based on the last two's release notes they were correcting security flaws, so it would be concerning to downgraded firmware.
At this point I have to believe this is a hardware issue with the 2.4ghz radio. Any other thoughts?
I have not attempted to downgraded the firmware but based on the last two's release notes they were correcting security flaws, so it would be concerning to downgraded firmware.
At this point I have to believe this is a hardware issue with the 2.4ghz radio. Any other thoughts?
ElaineM
Nov 07, 2017NETGEAR Employee Retired
I would suggest that you contact Geeksquad for replacement.
If in any case you would experience the same issue, feel free to let me know.