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Wi-Fi is more stable than Ethernet

Wi-Fi is more stable than Ethernet
Wi-Fi is more stable than Ethernet
2 weeks ago - last edited Yesterday
Tags: #Network Connectivity #Stability
Model: Archer BE3600  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: 1.2.5 Build 20260108 rel.68570(4555)

Hi, i have problem with stability of ethernet connection - from the PC perspective i'm physically losing connection.

 

What exactly happens:

I'm getting disconnected from router (not from internet, from router - can't even access default gateway).

Usually it lasts +/- 1s, but can happen few times in a row. 

These reconnections usually happens for few minutes then stop for some time (2h ~ 12h).

I don't remember even one occurrence of this on Wi-Fi.

 

What i tried:

Changed cabled → nothing changed

Updated Realtek Driver (to version from producent site) → nothing changed

Updated router firmware → nothing changed

Turned off all energy-saving settings in driver → nothing changed

Tested on other PC (using other cable) → Same problem as on my own PC

 

Some of my settings:

Internet Connection Type: PPPoE (optical fiber)

Online Duration: 2 days 4 hours 7 minutes (didn't disconnect)

UPnP: On

Firewall: On

ALG: Off

Almost everyhing else: Off

 

Log from today:

2026-05-19 22:31:50 Led Controller INFO [1985] Start to run WAN1_ON

2026-05-19 22:31:50 Led Controller INFO [1985] Start to run WAN0_OFF

2026-05-19 22:31:50 Led Controller INFO [1985] Start to run LAN_ON

2026-05-19 22:31:45 Led Controller INFO [1985] Start to run WAN1_ON

2026-05-19 22:31:45 Led Controller INFO [1985] Start to run WAN0_OFF

2026-05-19 22:31:45 Led Controller INFO [1985] Start to run LAN_OFF

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Re:Wi-Fi is more stable than Ethernet-Solution
Yesterday - last edited Yesterday

Hello  @Miki4625 ,

Thanks for contacting our community.

 

Since the problem is isolated to wired connections and persists across multiple devices and cables, here are some additional steps to try:
1. Check the Ethernet lights on the router during a drop — Next time a disconnection occurs, observe whether the LAN port LED on the router also goes off momentarily. If it does, this points to a potential hardware issue with the LAN port(s) on the router itself.
2. Try a different LAN port — If your router has multiple LAN ports, switch to a different one and see if the intermittent drops continue.
3. Reboot both your PC and the router — A fresh restart of both devices can sometimes clear up transient connectivity issues.
4. Check IP configuration — Make sure your wired device is set to obtain an IP address automatically:
   • On Windows: Go to Network Connection Details and confirm "DHCP enabled" is set to "Yes."
   • On Mac: Go to Network > Advanced and confirm "Configure IPv4" is set to "Using DHCP."
5. Test with a network switch in between — If you have a small network switch available, try connecting your PC to the router through the switch. If the drops disappear, this further isolates the issue to the router's LAN port(s).

 

Best Regards.
 

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Re:Wi-Fi is more stable than Ethernet
2 weeks ago

  @Miki4625 

 

Best approach regarding the cable is to use the one included in the router kit or a good quality factory made CAT 5E cable.

It seem like a faulty cable or a faulty router LAN port. Did you check to connect your PC to another LAN port and test the stability.

In case of a faulty port you should contact your local support for further assistance.

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Re:Wi-Fi is more stable than Ethernet
2 weeks ago

  @terziyski 

I'm using some old cables right now but i tested it on new CAT 8 (1m) and still did happen. And ofc i tried switching just ports. Right now 2 PCs are connected (with 2 different cables and ports) but still the same happens for both PCs. The most weird thing is "when" this happens. I can use internet for whole day and nothing - i'm usually connected to VPN while working, which disconnects when my connection to internet fails and it can be running for hours and nothing, then for few minutes i can't use ethernet at all, because its non stop reconnecting.

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Re:Wi-Fi is more stable than Ethernet
2 weeks ago

  @Miki4625 

 

Well these home routers don't need anything above CAT 5E, so I would bet on the ethernet cable that you're using.

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Yesterday - last edited Yesterday

Hello  @Miki4625 ,

Thanks for contacting our community.

 

Since the problem is isolated to wired connections and persists across multiple devices and cables, here are some additional steps to try:
1. Check the Ethernet lights on the router during a drop — Next time a disconnection occurs, observe whether the LAN port LED on the router also goes off momentarily. If it does, this points to a potential hardware issue with the LAN port(s) on the router itself.
2. Try a different LAN port — If your router has multiple LAN ports, switch to a different one and see if the intermittent drops continue.
3. Reboot both your PC and the router — A fresh restart of both devices can sometimes clear up transient connectivity issues.
4. Check IP configuration — Make sure your wired device is set to obtain an IP address automatically:
   • On Windows: Go to Network Connection Details and confirm "DHCP enabled" is set to "Yes."
   • On Mac: Go to Network > Advanced and confirm "Configure IPv4" is set to "Using DHCP."
5. Test with a network switch in between — If you have a small network switch available, try connecting your PC to the router through the switch. If the drops disappear, this further isolates the issue to the router's LAN port(s).

 

Best Regards.
 

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