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Wireless camera system causing WIFI disruption and dropping
I put in a Wyze outdoor wireless camera system in September. Ever since, I've had issues with devices on my 5Ghz network hanging as well as the entire WIFI network drop whenever I would try to access...
How many wifi devices do you have connected to the router at one time?
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6 is recommended.
What channels are you using? Auto? Try Auto and 48 on 5Ghz. Or try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and 40 to 48 channel on 5Ghz.
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many
Is Smart Connect enabled?
How is Advanced Wifi Settings configured under the Advanced tab/Wireless Settings?
Has a power off for 1 minute then back ON with the ISP modem and router been performed since last update?
Be sure to restart your network in this sequence:
Turn off and unplug modem.
Turn off router and computers.
Plug in and turn on modem. Wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
Turn on the router and wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
Turn on computers and rest of network.
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update?