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Jpenor1
Mar 21, 2020Initiate
R7000 keeps dropping wifi connection
My Nighthawk Router R700 keeps dropping signal. I've rebooted it, reset it and checked for updates. Still having problems. I've even done this with my modem. These are brand new, only 3 1/2 months o...
olson_canadian
Jun 10, 2021Tutor
Have you installed the latest firmware? That's what changed the situation for mine. It hasn't lost WiFi since.
antinode
Jun 10, 2021Guru
> lakio04
Full marks for trying, but you're responding to a scam-link posting,
not an actual user. Note that "help" there is a link (but I wouldn't
follow it). The forum moderator has been notified, but prompt action to
remove such garbage is not typical.
The Internet works for the helpful and unhelpful alike.
> Have you installed the latest firmware? That's what changed the
> situation for mine. It hasn't lost WiFi since.
As always, an actual version number would be more useful than your
opinion of what's "latest" today (or whenever you got it).
- olson_canadianJun 11, 2021Tutor
Full marks for trying, but you're responding to a scam-link posting,
not an actual user. Note that "help" there is a link (but I wouldn't
follow it). The forum moderator has been notified, but prompt action to
remove such garbage is not typical.- I was in a bit of a hurry when I answered. I noticed the link, but just thought it must have been Netgear adding links to words. I've seen that before on different forums.
> Have you installed the latest firmware? That's what changed the
> situation for mine. It hasn't lost WiFi since.As always, an actual version number would be more useful than your
opinion of what's "latest" today (or whenever you got it).- Very good point. I should have included that for sure. Thanks for the reminder, I appreciate it.