Router Log-in

Hi, All of my devices but one seem to be on the 2.4gh band. Consequently the connection to the Roku stick is not great. I am trying to log into the router to change to Smart Choice so it will autom...

schumaku
Apr 23, 2019
The best way is to enable Smart Connect, and let the technology work as it is supposed to do and to be.

IrvSp any proof Smart Connect does load balancing targeting the same number of clients on each radio?

IrvSp

Master

Apr 27, 2019

PlayaGal wrote:
Hello Again IrvSp,
Wow, there is a marked difference between the user manuals and set-up instructions for the 7000 and the 7000p. The 7000 IS much clearer and has better photos and diagrams.
I have book marked both to save for future reference!

Yes, I was quite surprised myself at the degree of difference for basically the same h/w. That R7000P manaul was basically changed to fit Netgear UP mobile app I think. In my book using a wireless connection to upgrade firmware is asking for trouble. At some time a d/l will stop or lose some data when doing it that way and basically render the router inoperable. I always use a WIRED connection with the new firmware d/l'ed to my PC, unpacked there and then from the Browser GUI point to the file on my PC and complete the update. I guess with the multitude of people using phones and tablets now and might not even have access to a wired device in the home they changed to the 'dumbed down' method?

PlayaGal

Tutor

Apr 27, 2019

Hello Irv,

You are right about simplified or dumbed down directions or mobile set-ups. I am guilty too. Anything I can accomplish with my phone means I don’t have to fire up my (old) laptop and wait and wait. I appreciate your suggestions about doing updates from the router and a pc. I will keep that in mind.
I did notice it in several places in the directions you compared.
So far, so good. I am now very pleased with this router. Thanks to you!

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