- Oct 4, 2002
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I currently have an Arris SB8200 modem used with Spectrum at 200Mbps tier. Router is a Netgear Nighthawk AC2100 (yes, that's the actual model# stamped on the stupid thing; best i can see it is an R7200).
I have the following devices: Wired main computer; wireless to secondary computer
Two laptops, 3 tablets, two phones, Roku StreamingStick and Switch. We watch 99% of our TV via streaming.
So, after a storm a few weeks ago our internet was out. Spectrum came, replaced our line from the pole to the house. Everything worked fine.
Soon after the router loses internet (not Wifi, actual connection to the WWW) regularly.
Modem lights and logs do not indicate an outage or loss of signal.
Router network does not go down as I can connect to both the router and the modem via web interface.
I have reset both devices and updated to the latest firmware.
It still randomly drops connection and is only solvable via router power cycle. Ocasionally, whatever the issue is self-resolves after a minute (i.e. i will lose internet, then after between 30-60 seconds, it comes back). Usually though, a power cycle is required to restore functionality.
The modem is newer than the router. I estimate the router was purchased 3 years ago.
1. Any general thoughts on this issue?
2. I've been thinking (since I now own our home) of possibly redoing the basic infrastructure of our home network if it makes sense. Before splashing out for a new router, is there a better more reliable setup for my home network?
Thanks for the input.
I have the following devices: Wired main computer; wireless to secondary computer
Two laptops, 3 tablets, two phones, Roku StreamingStick and Switch. We watch 99% of our TV via streaming.
So, after a storm a few weeks ago our internet was out. Spectrum came, replaced our line from the pole to the house. Everything worked fine.
Soon after the router loses internet (not Wifi, actual connection to the WWW) regularly.
Modem lights and logs do not indicate an outage or loss of signal.
Router network does not go down as I can connect to both the router and the modem via web interface.
I have reset both devices and updated to the latest firmware.
It still randomly drops connection and is only solvable via router power cycle. Ocasionally, whatever the issue is self-resolves after a minute (i.e. i will lose internet, then after between 30-60 seconds, it comes back). Usually though, a power cycle is required to restore functionality.
The modem is newer than the router. I estimate the router was purchased 3 years ago.
1. Any general thoughts on this issue?
2. I've been thinking (since I now own our home) of possibly redoing the basic infrastructure of our home network if it makes sense. Before splashing out for a new router, is there a better more reliable setup for my home network?
Thanks for the input.