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R7000 wifi stops connecting to android devices
Not sure if this issue coincided with the last firmware, but recently my android phone and tablet are not having internet access. I tried my LG G6 and it connects fine to 2.4G and 5G. My windows lapt...
Netgear seem to have resolved the problem, just installed this and fingers crossed, all is good. Don't want to jinx it though
https://kb.netgear.com/000053870/R7000-Firmware-Version-1-0-9-26-Hot-Fix
:-)
Update:
My android box is connected but no internet. It is connected via ethernet
My Samsung TV is also connected via ethernet but it has internet.
So I am wondering if this is an android issue for both wired and wifi connections
See this article if you have a Google home device or Chromecast that is most likely the culprit. A fix is being rolled out today. I had to unplug my home mini along with delete the Google home app from my phone.
https://9to5google.com/2018/01/17/slow-wi-fi-speeds-google-home-chromecast-update-rolling-out-january-18/
https://9to5google.com/2018/01/17/slow-wi-fi-speeds-google-home-chromecast-update-rolling-out-january-18/