Hi All,
I recently upgraded my Shaw/Rogers internet to 1Gb and bought a shiny new Asus TUF BE3600 to replace my old AC66U router. The ISP (Shaw/Rogers) replaced my old XB6 modem with a new XB8 unit.
Ever since I've been having problems with unstable WAN connections. Very often, I wake to no internet and have to reboot the XB8 and Asus router. I have learned that a specific sequence with specific timing will enable the router to obtain an IP address but it being disconnected all night causes problems for others in the house.
My network used to be very durable. Very few connection problems and when they did occur, the router would get a new IP from the bridged modem without my intervention. Once in a blue moon I had to power cycle my AC66U to force the process.
Now, depending on where I read, some blame the Asus router for a hasty DHCP request timing problem, some blame the XB8 for restrictive DHCP request timing. I've had the modem replaced. I've tried bridging and router mode. I even got shaw to send me an old xb6 to recreate my old setup, only to find the same problems. I had a tech test the cable to the pedestal. (it does need to be replaced but still runs 1085Mb/s to the modem and I'm on a waiting list)
Where is the true culprit? Is this an Asus problem? Is it a modem problem? A cable problem? User error?
If it's my router, is there an Asus router that has a bulletproof connection record to these XB8 routers?
I'm at my wits end... And at risk of losing my "dad can fix anything" moniker.
I recently upgraded my Shaw/Rogers internet to 1Gb and bought a shiny new Asus TUF BE3600 to replace my old AC66U router. The ISP (Shaw/Rogers) replaced my old XB6 modem with a new XB8 unit.
Ever since I've been having problems with unstable WAN connections. Very often, I wake to no internet and have to reboot the XB8 and Asus router. I have learned that a specific sequence with specific timing will enable the router to obtain an IP address but it being disconnected all night causes problems for others in the house.
My network used to be very durable. Very few connection problems and when they did occur, the router would get a new IP from the bridged modem without my intervention. Once in a blue moon I had to power cycle my AC66U to force the process.
Now, depending on where I read, some blame the Asus router for a hasty DHCP request timing problem, some blame the XB8 for restrictive DHCP request timing. I've had the modem replaced. I've tried bridging and router mode. I even got shaw to send me an old xb6 to recreate my old setup, only to find the same problems. I had a tech test the cable to the pedestal. (it does need to be replaced but still runs 1085Mb/s to the modem and I'm on a waiting list)
Where is the true culprit? Is this an Asus problem? Is it a modem problem? A cable problem? User error?
If it's my router, is there an Asus router that has a bulletproof connection record to these XB8 routers?
I'm at my wits end... And at risk of losing my "dad can fix anything" moniker.
