Archer C20i is regularly dropping the 5Ghz Band

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Archer C20i is regularly dropping the 5Ghz Band
Archer C20i is regularly dropping the 5Ghz Band
2020-08-20 15:32:57 - last edited 2020-08-21 09:30:43
Model: Archer C20i  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: 0.9.1 3.2 v003a.0 Build 170221 Rel.55462n

Hi,

 

I'm using an Archer C20i as a Wireless AP (ISP router/modem has wireless disabled) I have separated by SSID's across both bands - so I can choose by device which band to connect to.

 

Recently updated my firmware and now the router has an annying habit  of dropping the 5 Ghz band completely. All connected devices lose their connection, and I can verify the 5Ghz band is missing using wi-fi utility apps. 2.4Ghz activity seems to be stable during this time, and the system log is not showing anything unusual at all.

 

This issue seems to be occuring once every couple of days, and the reliable fix seems to be a reboot of the router.

 

I'm convinced this issue is related to the recent firmware upgrade I installed. Anyone had similar problems, any ideas?

 

 

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2020-08-21 09:30:38 - last edited 2020-08-21 09:30:43

@Tarpii 

 

Hello,

 

You may try to download the previous firmware from the official website:

https://www.tp-link.com/uk/support/download/archer-c20i/#Firmware

 

Then refer to the below instructions to downgrade it:

https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/2139/

 

May it help.

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Re:Archer C20i is regularly dropping the 5Ghz Band
2020-08-21 08:26:16

@Tarpii  Any one seen this issue before? Can anyone give me help downgrading the firmware? I'm sure it was the firmware update that has caused this.

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2020-08-21 09:30:38 - last edited 2020-08-21 09:30:43

@Tarpii 

 

Hello,

 

You may try to download the previous firmware from the official website:

https://www.tp-link.com/uk/support/download/archer-c20i/#Firmware

 

Then refer to the below instructions to downgrade it:

https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/2139/

 

May it help.

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