Verizon Access points not reliably giving out IPs

[Velvis]

I have 3 WCB6200 network extenders that only occasionally give out IPs. My phone sometimes get one, my laptop I havent been able to connect.

I restarted all 3 access points and the issue remains.

After further investigation only the 2.4 GHz network isn't giving out IPs (The 5 GHz is working)
Anyone have any suggestions?

 

[HCHTech]

I have 3 WCB6200 network extenders that only occasionally give out IPs. My phone sometimes get one, my laptop I havent been able to connect.

I don't have any experience with these, but I tend to run the other way from anything with the word "extender" in its name, let alone Verizon.

 

[Velvis]

Me neither but thats whats there and it worked for sometime.

 

[phaZed]

Actiontec suuuuuuuuxxxxxx. Every router I ever got from Verizon had problems or developed problems within the first year or two.

I agree with the "extender" name-clause. If it isn't mesh, it probably isn't going to work well.

 

[HCHTech]

Me neither but thats whats there and it worked for sometime.

Yeah, I'll admit my post probably wasn't very helpful. Let me put it this way: I suspect it's a hardware problem - either the main router or the extenders are probably failing.

 

[Markverhyden]

The equipment provided by ISP's is usually pretty bad. As in low quality components. How long have you had these setup? My experience with retail level components is they typically last 2-3 years and then start having problems. Especially WiFi. Have you looked to see if there is a firmware update?

 

[YeOldeStonecat]

I agree with avoiding "extenders"...plus trying to learn and support all brands (including junky ones).

BUT...for starters, if it worked before, one reason that may have caused the recent issues is another neighboring wifi stepping on the toes of the limited 2.4 spectrum, OR...another device nearby in this home/office...doing the same thing. Cordless phone, microwave, wireless mouse/keyboard, blue tooth devices, etc. Maybe do a site survey and see what's there.

Additionally, proposing a better system.