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Rich45
join:2006-03-28

Rich45

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Odd noises from a N600/WNDR3400 router

I have a 2yr old WNDR3400 router, within the last couple months (and it has been increasing), my WNDR3400 router will make creaking noises/thumping noises that occur when I turn wifi off/on, or download a large file. Also lately my wifi will intermittently stop (does this using Ethernet too), and I need to disconnect my computer(s) and reconnect to regain a connection. Last night while streaming a Netflix movie, the noises were more common.
Also on occasion the blue wps dome light will turn on and I need to turn it back off. I have moved locations, powered it on/off, is this about to go out and what can be causing this?

Thanks all.

bmetelsky
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join:2005-10-16
Elyria, OH

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bmetelsky

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Never heard of a router making that kind of noise. I have heard of a router making a "whining" or "buzz" type sound, but only when the power supply was on its way out. I would say it may be time to replace it.
Rich45
join:2006-03-28

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Rich45

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Thanks, I did, got a Netgear WNR2000-LAN ports broken out of box, returned it yesterday.
I am going to keep mine until I have to change it.