R7000 started disconnecting randomly 3-4 times everyday?

[r7_raw]

Basic Info:

Router: R7000

Firmware: V1.0.9.6_1.2.19

Router mode:DHCP: 5 reserved address

Connected device: 25-30 wired/wireless

Internet: Comcast 100/6Mbps

Modem: Motorola SURFboard SB6141  

Recently (last couple of days), I am seeing  R7000 disconnecting internet for 10-15 sec. I looked at the log, can see like the following at least 3-4 times in a day:

[Internet connected] IP address: xx.xxx.xx.xxxx, Monday, Jul 31,2017 21:31:52

[Internet disconnected] Monday, Jul 31,2017 21:31:48
[Internet disconnected] Monday, Jul 31,2017 21:30:58

There was no change in hardware or devices connecting to R7000. Could you plz recommend where should I start looking to solve the problem?

Thanks

[JamesGL]

Hi r7_raw,

Did it happen after the firmware update?

Try to reset the router to factory default and reconfigure manually.

[r7_raw]

I am not 100% sure if it was before or after the firmware update. Yes, I did factory default reset yesterday, now R7000 log reads no internet disconnection in last 24 hours. I will keep monitoring it and will post here.

Thanks

[JamesGL]

Hi r7_raw,

Provide us an update for any disconnection.

[r7_raw]

Update:

There was one disconnecton in last 24 hours[no power or internet outage]. Interestingly, same device's internet connection and disconnection message appears in the log, which my Ring Pro doorbell. See the  log:

[Time synchronized with NTP server] Wednesday, Aug 09,2017 11:48:43
[Internet connected] IP address: WAN ip, Wednesday, Aug 09,2017 11:48:42
[Internet disconnected] Wednesday, Aug 09,2017 11:48:37
[Internet connected] IP address: Ring doorbell local ip, Wednesday, Aug 09,2017 11:48:20
[Internet connected] IP address: Ring doorbell local ip,Wednesday, Aug 09,2017 11:48:00
[Internet disconnected] Wednesday, Aug 09,2017 11:47:57

Does it tell anything?

Thanks

[JamesGL]

Hi r7_raw,

I think the only problem is with Ring doorbell. You can try changing channels of your wireless network.

[r7_raw]

Ok. I will try changing wireless network channels.

[BillyRx]

Same problem here after firmware update to V 1.0.9.18   Roku and HP printer the biggest problem but all device disconnect.  I have had this router for a few years and after updates all of this started.

[DarrenM]

We understand that some customer may be experiencing difficulty remaining connected to the 2.4GHz band of their R7000 router.  NETGEAR is aware some customers are experiencing this.  We are continuing to investigate this to determine root cause and provide a solution.  However, from reviewing the information to date we have some general directions but need your assistance to find the absolute cause.  To that end, If you are experiencing this difficulty and are willing to work with NETGEAR to help troubleshoot the connection, we would like to work with you.

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[JonnyJ3]

I have the same issue.  Some devices stay connected others just randomly get disconnected and cannot reconnect.  Roku TV, Apple Macbook, a printer etc.  I just reverted back to firmware 9.14 because as you said it was 2 -4 times daily i had to reboot the router.  I also did a factory reset on the router and updated all my settings manually with no success.  I hope they isolate the issue soon and put out a fix.

[JonnyJ3]

This is happening on both 2.4 and 5G networks on my device.

[JonnyJ3]

Just found out it is due to my Google home mini.

Sounds like Google is having issues with it's devices on WiFi networks.

Here is an article about it https://www.myce.com/news/confirmed-issue-google-cast-causes-temporarily-wifi-drops-around-world-834...

[Dubc]

I am having similar issues. Reboot of the router temporarily bandaids. I have no Google home mini on my network.

[JonnyJ3]

Make sure you don't have the Google home app or any Chromecasts on the network. They are all dropping the WiFi

[BillyRx]

Thanks JonnyJ  I don't have the mini but do have Google home.  I guess I could disconnect Google home and see if that stops issues.  Has Google sent a patch or update yet ?

[JonnyJ3]

Not that I know of unfortunately. All that I have heard is they are aware and working to resolve the issue.

[JonnyJ3]

Looks like a patch may be coming out tomorrow

https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/7634752

[Kxtreme250]

I too am having to restart my router 3-4 times a day after the V1.0.9.18 firmware upgrade due to loss of connectivity. I telecommute and the issue is unacceptable. Is there a resolution forthcoming? If not, I will need to replace my router, it affects my work.

[JonnyJ3]

If you have any Google home devices try disconnecting them and see if that resolves the issue along with the Google home app.

[achuriweb]

i am having this issue as well. Mostly Internet disconnects around night. Sometimes it affects all the devices and other times it affects cell phones. This issue has definitely started after I installed the upgrade this Jan 2018 : V1.0.9.18_1.2.27. 

At the time it goes down, I don't have any google devices on the network so I don't this is related to google devices. Rebooting the Netgear modem makes it work.

Netgear please provide the fix.

[JamesGL]

Hi achuriweb,

Try this firmware.

https://kb.netgear.com/000053870/R7000-Firmware-Version-1-0-9-26-Hot-Fix

[JonnyJ3]

I did but it still disconnected usually 1nce a day now though

[achuriweb]

Thanks JamesGL,

I will try. surprisngly though in past few days the wifi has gone down only once. Its acting much better than earlier. But not sure why. I haven't done anything different.

I will try this hot fix and post my feedback later

[JamesGL]

Hi JonnyJ3,

Do you have any Google Home device or Chromecast?

[achuriweb]

Hi JamesGL,

I applied the hotfix you had given. However the issue is not solved. In fact since then it has been almost every day I have to restart the modem.

Has there been any update on this?