Has anyone else had problem with extremely low wireless connections with this router? I get less than 1 mbps on anything connecting to it.
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YES! I've reported this to Netgear support and all they want me to do is keep sending them proof of purchase information and what not, and not addressing the issue! I had a batch of routers come stock with firmware versions 1.2.0.16_40.0.66 & 1.2.0.32_40.0.74 and both give insanely poor wireless speed tests, barely over 1M. After I installed firmware version 1.2.0.28_40.0.72, then wireless speed tests matched wired tests. Hope this was helpful to anyone having the same issues!
1561704
I have with two different routers. Sent them both and bought a different brand.
1561705
I had the same issue with the router a month or so back. Before it was fine, then all of a sudden the download speed would barely go over 1 mbps. I tried a bunch of different things and finally found a post on a website from someone with the same issue and I tried it and it worked and fixed the speed issue. You need to log into the router and go to the Advanced tab then go to Setup and QoS Setup. Uncheck Enable WMM (Wi-Fi multimedia) settings and apply. After I did this, my router was back to normal just like the post said. Hopefully this will work for you as well.
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I had same problem. Wired connection gave me D-60MBPS, U-12MBPS and wireless gave me D-1MBPS, U- 12MBPS.. the internet was very slow. I followed Van Nguyen's advice to change the setup "You need to log into the router and go to the Advanced tab then go to Setup and QoS Setup. Uncheck Enable WMM (Wi-Fi multimedia) settings and apply" and i started getting D-22MBPS, U-12MBPS.. thanks!! hope this helps to others.
35501
I just picked up one of these today. I had no problems connecting to the wireless router (2WIRE) in another room. Good luck getting it to work.
1335614
My guess is that you got a "dud". I have never had that happwwith ANY router bit. DO NOT USE IT. SEND IT BACK
747873
This is my first experience. I can tell you that other routers have not done a bit of good. Such as Netgear and Linksys. I was very disappointed with those. MY range is excellent with Engenius. I live down in a hole and I have taken my cell phone a good 1/2 mile up the hill and still had connection. Hope this helps
1169480
The wifi card is on the weak side. This is pretty much inherent tothe series. I've had mine for a year now, and it seems that after a few hours the signal is wobbly. I usually switch the wifi off for a few seconds then turn it back on; that seems to work a while but some days are better than others. I'm going to get one of those USB wifi dongles and see if that works.
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We are having the same problem with our wireless as well. Went from speeds of 14mbs to 1mbs. Wired fluctuates between 10-20mbs. Century Link will check the lines, but research is showing that an AP is suggested.
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You really need to detail out what exactly the problems are your experiencing. I have no trouble with mine as long as the signal strength is low/medium to good. If you explain more I may be able to help. Are you not able to connect with your home router or are you having problems with other WiFi hotspots. Bob
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i have had lots of issues with the router. i would sit outside with my iphone controlling my music via apple tv and the connection to the wifi would drop. i was sitting maybe 30 ft away. also the router need to be reset a lot. i would have to unplug and plug back in to get it to reset. The speed is fine. Not sure if you should buy this router, though i don't have any recommendations. i am connected to a Time Warner cable modem.
193654
IDK, but mine does the same. i have problems keeping the WIFI connected all the time. it drops even though the connection in strong or excellent. hate having to reconnect all the time.
49078
Just saw your message, I too was originally thrilled with this router until it started giving me headaches a few weeks into owning it. I just updated my review with the following, maybe it will help you as well if you're still experiencing issues: ****Update 2/17/11***** The router worked great for about 3 weeks, then suddenly I started having significant range and connection problems for any of my networked components more than a few feet away from the router. I noticed this was particularly bad in the evenings when I would see many other neighboring wireless networks popping up in the scan for local networks. After first fearing that I too may have gotten a defective unit, I did a little research online and realized that changing a few default settings related to channels may help. I first went in an changed the network settings from mixed to N-only (5ghz) and G-only (2.4ghz) since I really didn't have any B or A wireless devices to suppport. Secondly, and most importantly, I went in and changed the default channel settings for both networks. Originally I had both channels set to 'auto', but I changed the channel width on them both to be 20mhz, and then I made sure to select different standard channels for each. Voila - great range and connection speeds were restored! The router has been working great for the past week since I changed these settings with no further issues.
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Not surprised, the one I had started dropping the network connection completely and had to be restarted to get it back. After hours on the phone with dlink, they blamed my ISP. I called my ISP and blamed dlink, through all this I made several attempts to bridge this router with my modem/router, to no avail. I gave up and got switch and used my ISP's wireless connection via the modem/router.
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Same problem. I got a faster and better router and upgraded my mps from 20 to 50. Still drops a lot (Default gateway not found)... Bought a external USB wireless adapter and now it works perfectly. Well not perfectly, it is like a spare tire; quick fix but does not really solve problem. A computer this expensive shouldn't need an auxiliary part that sticks out the side.
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In the same boat. I get wifi connection drops after about 2 weeks. Not sure what the issue is, it's something out of a early 2000 episode.
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A word of advice. log into the router setup page (192.168.0.1: username: admin. Password: password) and enter the wireless settings, then pick a channel for the wireless connection. "auto" which it is set to by default, will have random disconnections. Going off personal experience here with model purchased from my ISP.
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No. Get a different router though. Even with the latest patch this one still doesn't like to play nice more than 80% of the time.
2045714
I have a cable connection and an ancient wireless-G router. I haven't experienced any connectivity problems. My only problem so far is getting used to WIN 8 (I'm almost 66 and getting set in my ways :-D).
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mine has great connectivity. i have no problems with my wifi connection. signal strength although sometimes are not good but this is due to the signal strength of the provider i connect to.