Hi I just bought this router and connection constantly drops or very slow. using newest firmware 1.90 should I go back to 1.88 or router is broken I'm good setting up network so I thinking that its a bad router or firmware tried everything else thanks? Hi I just bought this router and connection constantly drops or very slow. using newest firmware 1.90 should I go back to 1.88 or router is broken I'm good setting up network so I thinking that... » Read More Hi I just bought this router and connection constantly drops or very slow. using newest firmware 1.90 should I go back to 1.88 or router is broken I'm good setting up network so I thinking that its a bad router or firmware tried everything else thanks? « Show Less
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I have no idea. Sorry. I have never had a router quit on me. I'm wary of the refurbished thing. They are making a killing out of routers that holding be resold in the first place. If it is refurbished, they should Stan behind their product for at least 1 yr. or 18 mo
887532
Firmware like this is usually tested well enough to prevent what you are seeing. Go back to the previous version though. I doubt that you could have actually broken the router with the firmware update.
112220
I didn't even bother with trying to "fix" it. Mine was same right out of box. Out of box hassle like that is not needed in my opinion, just return it and get a better model!
887533
I am not an expert concerning routers, however I found the WNDR4000 N750 to be weaker than my old Belkin so I returned the Netgear and continued to use my Belkin.
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I haven't updated/connected to my router in a while, so I'm not sure what version I am running and I would need to drag out my laptop to check it. If you had no problems with 1.88 I would try going back to it. If that doesn't work then contact support/RMA it.
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Hi, My advice is to return that piece of garbage,I bought it but I installed like a month and a half after, the worse router I ever had, very poor signal range, connection drops constantly, I tried to return it but it was too late, I threw 70 bucks to the garbage, if you can, again stay away from that router it will give you many headaches. It is the last time I buy a Netgear product. Good luck!
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Mine worked fine. Then it updated the firmware and after that it keeps saying cannot connect to the internet. My DHCP is already on..so don't know what else to fix. Will try to shut down and restart everything. Let me see if that works. Annoying. I heard complaints about network on Sony and decided to buy this. May be time to get Sony!
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Bought mine 11 months ago. From around the time of the firmware update of Dec 7th 2012 it has been abysmal - the usual connecting/retrying/initializing network. I've done all the factory reset ops to no avail, as well as the usual with the network. No other devices on my network have issues. Came back to Amazon to check the latest reviews and lo and behold - I see tons of new radios with the same issue. In one review you see Grace acknowledging a firmware issue - but I have to ask WhyTheF haven't they either 1) reverted back to the previous-good firmware version by global release, or 2) enabled users with problems to install the previous version via the USB slot. You can clearly see how many of these units were purchased for Christmas here and returned to Amazon as defective. According to Grace's comments in this review: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1LDJTD7SEV60R/ref=cm_cr_pr_cmt?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B004YI9NTS&linkCode=&nodeID=&tag=#wasThisHelpful ===== I apologize for the frustration you are having. A recent software upgrade affected a small percentage of our customers. Unfortunately, our core software engineers are on holiday. They will be back on Monday and will work diligently to create a software upgrade for any customer who is experiencing this problem. ===== So I either waste time going through their support site and file a ticket, or hope that according to them the imminent release of good firmware will come. If you're having the connecting/initializing/retrying loop, rather than pulling your hair out thinking it's your network - consider if might be the bad firmware.
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Joanne I am sorry I cannot compare. I can say the one I have is not good but i have yet to determine if it is the router or my Internet speed. Sorry I can't be better assistance.
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Remember to apply the latest firmware update, if available at www.MedialinkProducts.com/support.php before giving up on your router. The current v11.8 version was released on Nov 18 2011 and solved many problems.Updating firmware is prudent for all routers, regardless of how "new" they are, as there would probable be enhancements to the Internet since your router was manufactured and sold to you.
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I have received the router and it is the v3 so I'd say they have exhausted all of the v2 stock that they had. Thanks for the input though. My problem now is that with two repeaters, my web speeds have really dropped. I am already preparing to return my router and buy a 24 port switch and start hard wiring the house. Another fun project...
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I ordered on Friday and received today (09.21.09). I received a v2. I, however, want to use DD-WRT firmware on this device and as I sit here, it is working fine with default Linksys software after a couple attempts with DD-WRT (no success).
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I installed this product yesterday and it has been a constant headache since minute one. The router simply disconnects from the Service Provider Network and it will have to be turned off and On to recover the connection. I suspected something was wrong while still installing it because it refused to download an update to the firmware from its own connection the internet. I had to download it "by hand" to my laptop and utilize the upload utility provided by the administration software to load the new firmware. It thought it would solve the problem but lamentable the problems persisted. I installed this product yesterday and it has been a constant headache since minute one. The router simply disconnects from the Service Provider Network and it will have to be turned off and On to recover the connection. I suspected something was wrong while still installing it because it refused to download an update to the firmware from its own connection the internet. I had to download it "by hand" to my laptop and utilize the upload utility provided by the administration software to load the new firmware. It thought it would solve the problem but lamentable the problems... » Read More I installed this product yesterday and it has been a constant headache since minute one. The router simply disconnects from the Service Provider Network and it will have to be turned off and On to recover the connection. I suspected something was wrong while still installing it because it refused to download an update to the firmware from its own connection the internet. I had to download it "by hand" to my laptop and utilize the upload utility provided by the administration software to load the new firmware. It thought it would solve the problem but lamentable the problems persisted. « Show Less
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I router never used with the factory firmware, i went straight to dd-wrt as soon as the unit arrived and it's been working great ever since it arrived. This router has been running without interruption since April 2, 2013. I have Macs, PCs, Linux, tablets (IPad, Nexus 10) all coexisting and working flawlessly.
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I am currently with an Asus router and don't seem to have issues. I've got with a Linksys router issues, but have no idea what to do.Didn't have issues with Trendnet router as well
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Hello. I've had mine since 2006 with no problems. I am running the most current firmware version (QAP002-3.60.3.0.9.9-PK5000). You can see your firmware version by going to the modem settings and clicking on "modem status". Has anything in your home changed that might interfere with the signal?Read this info:https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20130104053301AAFDKpxandhttp://compnetworking.about.com/b/2013/07/28/why-is-my-wifi-network-slow-at-certain-times-of-day.htmEven if something in your home hasn't changed, it is possible that something has changed in a neighbor's home that is impacting you. Hello. I've had mine since 2006 with no problems. I am running the most current firmware version (QAP002-3.60.3.0.9.9-PK5000). You can see your firmware version by going to the modem settings and clicking on "modem status". Has anything in your home changed that might interfere with the signal?Read this info:https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20130104053301AAFDKpxandhttp://compnetworking.about.com/b/2013/07/28/why-is-my-wifi-network-slow-at-certain-times-of-day.htmEven if something in your home hasn't changed, it... » Read More Hello. I've had mine since 2006 with no problems. I am running the most current firmware version (QAP002-3.60.3.0.9.9-PK5000). You can see your firmware version by going to the modem settings and clicking on "modem status". Has anything in your home changed that might interfere with the signal?Read this info:https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20130104053301AAFDKpxandhttp://compnetworking.about.com/b/2013/07/28/why-is-my-wifi-network-slow-at-certain-times-of-day.htmEven if something in your home hasn't changed, it is possible that something has changed in a neighbor's home that is impacting you. « Show Less
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It drops all the time. I've had this router for a while and it's biggest mistake I ever made. Drops iOS devices like a bad habit and have to reboot router constantly.
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With my old faulty unit, every time I use the router management utility, i had to restart many times. With the new unit, I simply did not update firmware and it looks fine so far
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It depends on what you mean when you say the "signal gets shoddy." I was unable to connect except on one spot on my fourth floor (with the main connection on the second floor). There was only one spot where I could get almost-consistent signal quality on the fourth floor until I got the Netgear WN3000RP, which I placed in that "sweet spot." I still have the rare dropout and I mean rare. My advice? Unless your signal is just completely lousy, try it. You can always return it.
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The best info I can find shows that the 2nd gen had 10m WAN ports. If that's true then "yes!" It might be worth checking your config utility to see if there's a port speed setting (or any reference to speed). I had these symptoms with an old Linksys and was blown away when the WAN port bottleneck was lifted (when i bought a new router with a 100M WAN port). I still never got more than about 15Mbps WiFi (even though wired was faster) but it was noticeably better. YMMV.
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I would try getting a new router and perhaps a new modem, or, better yet, take it somewhere that has a different wireless set up to see if it works before changing anything. When I bought the radio I had a 5 yr old linksys 802.11b router running off an even older RCA cable modem. I had similar DNS problems and tried everything described above and then some (including bypassing the router and plugging it directly to the cable modem) . The radio never acquired an internet connection. Aluratek support tried to help (a little) and concluded the radio was faulty. So, I got a new one and returned the old one to Amazon (Amazon doesn't really exchange, but has a decent return policy and will credit a return against your purchase of a replacement.) The replacement radio didn't work in exactly the same way the first one didn't. work Coincidentally, at about the same time we were about to switch internet service from comcast to fios, so I decided to keep the radio a few days and try it with the new service, during which time I entertained myself by playing mp3s off a thumb drive. After the new internet service (including new modem/WAP) was installed I turned on the Aluratek and (presto) it immediately connected to to the internet and played as advertised, and I have not had a problem since. By the way, I have had a Roku internet tuner (the kind that needs to plug into a stereo or powered speakers, not the table radio) and it never had a problem with the old modem and wireless. The Roku does seem to buffer faster and doesn't cut out nearly as much now, though.
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Out of the box, this router doesn't work with ROKU. I have two, and have been happily using them for a year on my old router, and neither would connect to the Medialink. I was two seconds away from hitting the Amazon Return link, but decided to give the firmware update a try. With the new firmware, they connect just fine.Medialink support (Tyler): I think you are hurting your business with your response above. I've had no problems with ROKU wireless in the past. It was YOUR router with the out-of-the-box firmware. You'd serve your company better by owning up to the problem and advising people to do the upgrade. Out of the box, this router doesn't work with ROKU. I have two, and have been happily using them for a year on my old router, and neither would connect to the Medialink. I was two seconds away from hitting the Amazon Return link, but decided to give the firmware update a try. With the new firmware, they connect just fine.Medialink support (Tyler): I think you are hurting your business with your response above. I've had no problems with ROKU wireless in the past. It was YOUR router with the out-of-the-box firmware. You'd serve your company better by owning up to the problem and... » Read More Out of the box, this router doesn't work with ROKU. I have two, and have been happily using them for a year on my old router, and neither would connect to the Medialink. I was two seconds away from hitting the Amazon Return link, but decided to give the firmware update a try. With the new firmware, they connect just fine.Medialink support (Tyler): I think you are hurting your business with your response above. I've had no problems with ROKU wireless in the past. It was YOUR router with the out-of-the-box firmware. You'd serve your company better by owning up to the problem and advising people to do the upgrade. « Show Less