Archer VR2800 router loses power
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Hello,
I bought the Archer VR2800 on 8 October 2018. It has been fine until this morning. I had an issue with a laptop PC so rebooted the router. The LEDs come on followed by the power LED and it appears to be booting up okay.
But then all the lights go off. I repeat the process 3 times but no joy. Even tried a reset with a pin but still no joy. Very disappointed a quality product appears to have stopped working. Can you provide any assistance please? Unable to provide Hardware and Firmware versions as I cannot gain access to the software.
Thanks,
Ray.
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@Gary-M5YRG , progress!! I attached the original power supply and during power up I used a paper clip to push the reset option. Although not connected to my BT line it has now booted up and a few LEDs and the power LED are now showing. It seems like it's been fixed.
I've just written to TP_Link UK support so a swap may not be needed. What are your thoughts?
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Performing a factory reset has cured the problem. The router has been performing normally for the last 24 hours. Panic over.
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Hi Ray.
Good news re your router working, I would suggest to make a back up of your current config.
Future reset 2 mins to reload set up etc.
Regards
Gary
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@Gary-M5YRG , thanks. I'll have to check how to do that. A reset changed many IP addresses of my kit. Had a problem trying to connect to my Synology NAS until the penny dropped.
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Hi Ray.
Router Backup done via 'Advanced tab > System tools > Backup & Restore ' - then click on Backup - save file.
Funny I have a couple Synology Nas Units.. I have static IP adressed mine.
Makes them predicable to find them, give them a IP outside of your dhcp range - shame I cant phone you to advise etc.
regards Gary
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@Gary-M5YRG Thanks Gary. It’s not a problem with the NAS having a different IP address. I have a batch file running on my XP netbook to link to it so it was just a simple edit to change it. First time in yonks it’s changed.
The netbook runs weather station software so needs continuous internet access. I run a backup of data from it to the NAS twice a day just in case the worst happens. I’ve had it running almost continuously since April 2009 and justbthe one fan change last Feb. Fantastic bit of kit.
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