RBR750 connectivity issues resolved by switching LAN port on M/B
Like many of you, I've been having connectivity issues after Netgear introduced a FW update a few months back. Specifically, I would lose connectivity after large downloads, which were mostly game updates.. Nothing recommended by Netgear or the community would solve this problem. After putting up with the issue for a couple months, i decided to try downloading large files on my wife's computer, and to my surprise, no issues. Luckily, our computers are practically identical, with the exception of the built-in ethernet. Her M/B has an Intel 1Gbps, while mine has both a 1Gbps and 2.5Gbps. I was using the 2.5Gbps LAN, so after i switched to the 1Gbps, the issues stopped. It's been a month without issue, so i can confidently say, at least for me, the firmware introduced some compatibility issues with the 2.5Gbps LAN.
Re: RBR750 connectivity issues resolved by switching LAN port on M/B
I would check the LAN adapter driver on your PC. The 7 series systems does not have any 2.5Gb LAN ports. Possible some incompatbility with your 2.5Gb LAN port adapter and the LAN ports on the RBR750.
Like many of you, I've been having connectivity issues after Netgear introduced a FW update a few months back. Specifically, I would lose connectivity after large downloads, which were mostly game updates.. Nothing recommended by Netgear or the community would solve this problem. After putting up with the issue for a couple months, i decided to try downloading large files on my wife's computer, and to my surprise, no issues. Luckily, our computers are practically identical, with the exception of the built-in ethernet. Her M/B has an Intel 1Gbps, while mine has both a 1Gbps and 2.5Gbps. I was using the 2.5Gbps LAN, so after i switched to the 1Gbps, the issues stopped. It's been a month without issue, so i can confidently say, at least for me, the firmware introduced some compatibility issues with the 2.5Gbps LAN.
Re: RBR750 connectivity issues resolved by switching LAN port on M/B
Odd issue with network connectivity using a LAN connection can occur when auto negotiation of link speed and duplex are set. It can be exacerbated depending on the LAN chip-set used. On the PC try and set the speed and duplex to a fixed value of not more than the maximum both ports can achieve.
Like many of you, I've been having connectivity issues after Netgear introduced a FW update a few months back. Specifically, I would lose connectivity after large downloads, which were mostly game updates.. Nothing recommended by Netgear or the community would solve this problem. After putting up with the issue for a couple months, i decided to try downloading large files on my wife's computer, and to my surprise, no issues. Luckily, our computers are practically identical, with the exception of the built-in ethernet. Her M/B has an Intel 1Gbps, while mine has both a 1Gbps and 2.5Gbps. I was using the 2.5Gbps LAN, so after i switched to the 1Gbps, the issues stopped. It's been a month without issue, so i can confidently say, at least for me, the firmware introduced some compatibility issues with the 2.5Gbps LAN.
