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Netgear AC1750 Model R6400 Firmware V1.0.1.62 constantly dropping internet
Internet dropping multiple times per hour, every single day. Sometimes, not typically, the WiFi connection also disconnects. I've been working from home for months now and just dealing with it thin...
so step one
modem----PC works and is stable if hardwired? is that correct?
when reinstalling the router follow this guide:
power off modem and router. disconnect coax from modem and all cables from both. I'd recommend factory resetting the router during this step as well (push and hold reset for 7-15 seconds while the router is powered on)
reconnect coax to modem. power it on. give it several minutes.
connect lan cable from modem to wan port on router.
power router on. give it several minutes
then try setup. Make sure the pc is hardwired into the router. That wireless adapter has issues and we're onto step 2. which is hardwiring a device into the router and getting it working. NOT wireless.
What modem do you have?
When you plugged into the modem, did you reboot it (needed for a IP address change)
Modem is Motorola DOCSIS 3.1, Model MB8600
Did not reboot the modem. Is this simply turn off, unplug, wait for 1 minute, reconnect, turn on??
But oddly, don't want to jinx myself... not a single internet drop since plugging ethernet back into the router.
Yeah, when you switch from router to device, a reboot is needed to re-assign the ip address.
But if its working, don't mess with it :)Maybe something was loose and you resolved it.
Not gonna mess with it!! I did plug the ethernet into an adjacent slot, from original one I'd been using (router). Do these go bad? Why are there 4 slots? What else would a person plug directly into the router??
Thank you for your time. Fingers crossed!!
What else would a person plug directly into the router??I have probably 20 devices hardwired in. tv's/access points/computers/servers/NAS/etc usually 4 ports aren't close to enough for some people :)