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Networking issues

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Routers, mesh systems, range extenders, and network configuration for smart home devices.

Smart Devices Drop Offline After Mesh Wi-Fi Upgrade: IoT Band Steering Fix
Why your plugs, cameras, and thermostats won't connect to your new Eero, Orbi, or Nest Wifi Pro mesh system, and how to fix the 2.4GHz band steering conflict.
DHCP Lease Changes Break Smart Device Connectivity: Static IP Fix
Why your smart home devices randomly disconnect every few days or weeks, and how to fix DHCP lease renewal failures with Static IP reservations.
Smart Home Devices Fail After Network Optimization: The 'Fast Roaming' Trap
Why your smart plugs and thermostats dropped offline after you enabled 'Fast Roaming', 'Band Steering', or 'Airtime Fairness' on your router.