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sttrumpet
Mar 10, 2023Aspirant
R7960P Installing firmware without internet connection
I use my router with a mixing board for live performances with musical groups. I rent a back house that comes with free WIFI from a repeater, so I don't have direct access to the internet for this ro...
sttrumpet
Mar 10, 2023Aspirant
Thank you for your reply. On my last job, several of the band members experienced several disconnects with this router and having their monitor mix completely changed. With my iPad I experienced this once, fortunately not during the performance. Would a firmware update possibly cure this problem? Or is this an indication of the router failing?
FURRYe38
Mar 10, 2023Guru - Experienced User
I would first try a factory reset and setup from scratch on the router.
Are these devices wired or wirelessly connected to the router?
Is Smart Connect enabled or disabled?
What channels are being used for the wireless radios?