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nicolaira
Initiate
Jan 28, 2021

R6700v3 Dropping Signal

My router keeps dropping the WIFI signal a couple of times a day. I'm running on firmware 1.0.4.102_10.0.75 as of 1/28/21 although there's a newer version available. I had to downgrade from that vers...
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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Jan 28, 2021

I've seen a few posts on here with slowed/inconsistent speeds on that version of the firmware. I'd stick with the downgraded on you're on for the time being. 

One thing you can always try next time is do the update, then do a factory reset and clean install (not from backup). Tends to make updates go smoother. 

  • nicolaira's avatar
    nicolaira
    Initiate
    Jan 28, 2021

    Hi,

     

    Thanks for the quick reply. I read some other posts and it looks like I may have to revert back to 1.0.3.66 or something, before the Armor got added.

     

    I'll try a manual refresh/reset. 

     

    Thanks a bunch. Much love.

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      plemans
      Guru - Experienced User
      Jan 28, 2021

      1.0.3.66 is a solid firmware. I haven't been much impressed with the newer armor versions on the 6000-8000 series of routers