Netgear Router Keeps Dropping Internet Connection After Setup

I have bought a brand new Netgear Nighthawk router and set it up at my home. After the Netgear Nighthawk setup, it worked fine and I was getting good internet signals from it. But after some time, the WiFi signal began dropping. I get disconnected from the WiFi every now and then. Is there an issue with the setup process? What should I do? – A Netgear Nighthawk router user.

It is a common situation to get issues with the Netgear WiFi routers. However, troubleshooting the problem is possible. We have highlighted the best possible solutions to get your router to work once again. You can rely on these solutions if you have got any Netgear router model.

How to Fix Netgear Router Signal Dropping Issue?

As you said the router was working fine right after the setup process, which means the setup is done in the right manner. There are some other factors that could be affecting the performance of your router. Let us help you with them.

1.      Reboot the Router

Rebooting works wonders when it comes to fixing the technical glitches from the router.  Whenever you feel yourself stuck with any technical device, you should restart it once. We hope you know how to reboot or restart your router. If not, then here are the steps that you should follow:

• Power down the Netgear router using its power button.
• Take out its power cable from its respective wall outlet.
• Give your router some time to rest now. In case there are any other cables connected to it, remove them as well.
• After about 15 minutes, make the connections again and plug in the power cable.
• Power it on finally using the power button.

The router should be working fine without dropping signals now.

2.      Shift the Router to a New Place

Many times, the location is the reason why the router is not working. When you say it worked fine for some time and then it stopped working, this means a bad location can be the reason for the signal getting dropped. You need to check the surroundings of the router. It should be placed away from metallic objects, mirrors, large water bodies, electrical appliances, other networking devices etc. Moreover, keep the router in an open and airy location in the home.

3.      Get the Firmware Upgraded

When you are installing the Netgear Nighthawk router, you are prompted to update its firmware. If you have skipped that part and ignored the update, then an older firmware could be the reason why you are not getting your router to work properly.

Consider updating your Netgear router now. You need to log in to your router and go to its settings. From the settings get the latest firmware installed and you are good to go. Make a note that you must always have your router running on the most recent firmware version all the time. Whenever you see an update ready, just get it installed on the router right away.

4.    Reset the Netgear Router

The final resort will be to reset your Netgear router to the default settings. Resetting the router will erase the current settings from it. A faulty setup process can be the reason why the router is not working properly. So resetting it and setting it up once again will help you. To reset the router, press the button labeled Factory Reset on it. You will notice an orange light on Netgear router after you press the button.

In the End

The moment the router is reset and is running on the factory settings, you will need to set it up once again. Be very sure that the process that you are following is right and you are not committing any mistake while setting it up. We are anticipating that the router will work well after you have given it a new start.