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5G connection unestable while 2.4 works
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5G connection unestable while 2.4 works
My 2.4 connection works but when I tried to connect to 5G it does not. Never had this issue before. I already tried to disconnect the router but it did not work. I also verified the status of the connection on the app but everything seems to be working. I called the internet provider but they mentioned there are no issues with the network.
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Re: 5G connection unestable while 2.4 works
What model # are you referring too?
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Re: 5G connection unestable while 2.4 works
Do wired devices work ok?
What devices are you connecting to the 5Ghz radio?
Is Smart Connect enabled or disabled.
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?
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? A complete pull of the power adapters for a period of time after the factory reset then walk thru the setup wizard and setup from scratch. Recommend setting the default DHCP IP address pool range to the following after applying and a factory reset: 192.168.#.100 to 192.168.#.200.
Please post a copy and paste of the modems connection status and event log page.
https://kb.netgear.com/30007/How-do-I-obtain-the-cable-connection-information-from-a-NETGEAR-cable-m...
https://kb.netgear.com/30008/How-do-I-view-or-clear-the-event-logs-on-my-NETGEAR-cable-modem-or-mode...
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Re: 5G connection unestable while 2.4 works
I was using Auto for 2.4 and another channel other than 48 for 5g. I changed the channel to 48 for 5g and it seems to be working.
If I experience the issue again, I will try the other suggestions you shared.
Thanks!
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Re: 5G connection unestable while 2.4 works
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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-rout...
Enjoy. 📡
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