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My home network uses one RT2600ac and two MR2200ac's with wired backhauls. In general things work well, but there are a few areas where devices will periodically lose their connection to the Internet. Can anyone recommend any tools or make other suggestions as to how I might figure out what's going on?
My best guess is that these places are in range of two or more access points, and the devices are switching from, say, the 5 Ghz network on one to the 2.4 Ghz network on another. It's an older home so there may be differences in wall obstructions based on exact placement, but I've seen it happen even when both the device and access points are stationary. It's tricky to investigate because the issue is transient and I need a second device with a good connection to pull up the admin tools.
I'm moderately technical, so all suggestions are welcome. Thanks!
My best guess is that these places are in range of two or more access points, and the devices are switching from, say, the 5 Ghz network on one to the 2.4 Ghz network on another. It's an older home so there may be differences in wall obstructions based on exact placement, but I've seen it happen even when both the device and access points are stationary. It's tricky to investigate because the issue is transient and I need a second device with a good connection to pull up the admin tools.
I'm moderately technical, so all suggestions are welcome. Thanks!