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21. If this modem-router was supplied by your ISP

Mon Jun 26, 2023, 12:03 PM

Jun 2023

They may be willing to replace it for free. Worth your time to ask.

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If your modem / router starts losing signal strength [View all] Susan Calvin Jun 2023 OP

Did you unplug it and then plug it back in. multigraincracker Jun 2023 #1

Thanks. Susan Calvin Jun 2023 #13

It could. Hard to say, padfun Jun 2023 #3

Thanks. Susan Calvin Jun 2023 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author padfun Jun 2023 #18

Quite often, yes. But... RainCaster Jun 2023 #4

Thanks. Susan Calvin Jun 2023 #15

It's now showing a red lite where there wasn't before? RainCaster Jun 2023 #16

The extender is showing a red light, yes. Susan Calvin Jun 2023 #17

It could also be interference Jerry2144 Jun 2023 #5

WiFi? CloudWatcher Jun 2023 #6

I think the signal strength is lower because Susan Calvin Jun 2023 #8

I actually get okay speed unless the signal strength drops way too low. Susan Calvin Jun 2023 #10

Could be the neighbors crowding out the wifi channels. hunter Jun 2023 #7

Thanks. Susan Calvin Jun 2023 #9

fixed vs. automatic CloudWatcher Jun 2023 #11

They're both enabled Susan Calvin Jun 2023 #12

Settings are important RainCaster Jun 2023 #19

Thanks. Susan Calvin Jun 2023 #20

If this modem-router was supplied by your ISP RainCaster Jun 2023 #21

Oh, if it was theirs I would already have asked. Susan Calvin Jun 2023 #22

Well, since it's yours... RainCaster Jun 2023 #23