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nethawkuser
Nov 19, 2021Tutor
R7000 dropping wired more and more frequently over the year, is it dying?
Had this router for quite a while and working really well. Been using 1.0.9.42 for a long time without any issues. But maybe a year ago it first started to slow down. Speed tests show 100-150mpbs whe...
- Nov 19, 2021
You could see if the power supply is going bad. they're a challenge as they'll give the correct voltage until under a load.
If you have a different power supply with same voltage and polarity, you could try it. The amperage can be different but it still needs to be at least as much as the original.
plemans
Nov 19, 2021Guru - Experienced User
You could see if the power supply is going bad. they're a challenge as they'll give the correct voltage until under a load.
If you have a different power supply with same voltage and polarity, you could try it. The amperage can be different but it still needs to be at least as much as the original.
nethawkuser
Nov 25, 2021Tutor
Hey so it's been a week and I'm happy to report that my router has been very stable ever since I've switched to a different socket. The fact that you're able to identify the cause so quick really shows how good you are. Really appreciate your help! Glad I asked here.
- plemansNov 26, 2021Guru - Experienced User
glad you got it back up and running!