My router is a Linksys MAX-STREAM AC2600 MU-MIMO gigabit router 2.6 Gbps/ dual band.
I don't know what the firmware is or what is involved with that. (sorry-not tech savy)
When I tried checking the modem connection through the webpage by typing in the http:// number, it would never connect and timed out stating the site couldn't be reached.
Most of the time the internet will re-connect on its own but sometimes I have to turn off the modem and restart it to get internet access. Every once in awhile I will have to reset both the modem and the router.
The printer is the biggest issue - it will work fine and then all of a suddent it will show it is offline. Troubleshooting states the device is working but the message window will show it is not connected to the network or is offline. All other devices and computers, etc. will show connection to the internet and work but the printer will be down. Additionally, the Amazon echo devices will have internet interruptions but not as often.
I'm trying to figure this out for two reasons:
I would like to cut the cord and only stream TV and I need a good internet connection to do so, and secondly, I need my printer to be reliable. I tried everything to figure out why it wouldn't print. Changed the port, then switched back to WPN and entered the code, used the set up wizard on the printer in conjuction with the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi to recognize it. It woudn't work.......then all of a sudden when I had moved on to something else because I was frustrated, I hear the printer go off and it printed my test document from about 40 minutes prior????
I have a brand new printer in the box because I needed the printer to work. This was my last ditch effort before setting up a new printer. I would hate to set up a new printer if the real issue is with the modem.
