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Nighthawk r8500 replacement
I have a r8500 router that has started to drop out. I've had the unit since about 2016. I've had no problems till now. Im guessing it is about to die. Does anyone have a recommendation on a replacemen...
The R8500 is a pretty solid router. Before giving up on it, i'd try a couple things.
1. try reinstalling the current firmware to it and factory resetting it. Maybe something is corrupt in the firmware or settings. By reinstalling the firmware and clearing the settings, it can cover both problems. Just do a manual install and don't use a backup configuration
2. If that doesn't help, try downgrading the firmware a version or 2. the lastest firmware releases have been problematic on some devices. Maybe yours is one of those.
Not ignoring your question about a new router but thats a pretty solid router. Unless you're paying for 1gig+ speeds, thats a solid router.