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WiFi with multiple devices drops for all, except one.

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  • Connection
  • WiFi
  • Wireless Network
  • Devices
October 7, 2014 1:27:39 PM

I am having an issue that I can't figure out how to solve. I recently moved into this new house, and had SHAW hook up a Broadband 100 connection (which worked perfectly in my old house).

Lately, the WiFi will drop for all devices connected to the 2.4GHz connection, except for one (Macbook Pro). The devices will still appear to be connected, but accessing the internet is impossible unless I restart the modem.

iOS devices won't reconnect, and enter into an endless loop of asking for the network password.

The 5GHz connection continues to work for all devices connected, and if I switch over any of the non-working devices internet is instantly restored.

*More detailed information below.

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In my home I have the following devices on the WiFi network:

Modem:

Motorola SBG6782 (100Mbps connection)

Devices:

2 HP Printers
3 iPads
3 iPhones
1 Macbook Pro (Early 2009 - Running Windows 8.1)
1 Hackintosh
1 Philips Hue Hub
1 Nest Protect
1 Dell Laptop
2 Network Drives (LAN - Hooked into Router)

Channels:

2.4GHz
5GHz
(Some devices are connected to the 2.4 and some to the 5.)

Things I have tried:

- Limiting to "n" mode
- Switching channels (1, 4, 6, 8, 11, etc) - Current Channel "6"
- Creating static, non-terminiating IP's for the Hue, Printers, Nest, External HD's
- 40MHz Bandwidth
- Limiting output power

Surrounding Networks:

HP-Print-94-Deskjet 3510 series
WPA2-PSK AES-CCMP Managed 802.11n -41 dBm *** 6

Renonevada
WEP Managed 802.11b/g -81 dBm * 6

7D865B
WPA2-PSK AES-CCMP TKIP Managed 802.11n -80 dBm * 6

PENGELLYFAMILY WPA
2-PSK TKIP AES-CCMP Managed 802.11n -85 dBm * 9

TELUS8731
WPA2-PSK AES-CCMP Managed 802.11n -87 dBm * 6

tammy1
WPA2-PSK AES-CCMP Managed 802.11n -83 dBm * 11

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Additional Notes:

- I am also having issues with just my Logitech G930 headset disconnecting/reconnecting frequently. This has never happened before, and my girlfriends G930 10 feet away (connected to the MBP has no issues at all).

- It seems to happen randomly, but it is most noticeable when on a sustained connection (Netflix, Gaming, etc)

- OS X WiFi scan only detects two networks, mine

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If anyone has any idea why this might be happening, I would greatly appreciate it.

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