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RS500 has network dropout for both wired and wireless devices
I have a Netgear RS500 Wifi7 router I purchased a few months ago. It is connected through a TP-Link 5 port 2.5G ethernet switch (TL-SG105S-M2). So I have wired connections and wifi connections. I am ...
Ok. NG is making tuning adjustments to the PE feature. Hopefully next FW update or an PE update will make it better so you can turn it back ON.
Please mark your thread as solved so others will know. Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/24231/How-do-I-back-up-the-router-configuration-settings-on-my-Nighthawk-router
Enjoy. 📡
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. CAT6A STP is recommended.
Is Protection Engine enabled on the RS routers web page? Under Advanced Tab/Administration/Security. If so, disable this feature, apply the change and reboot the router.