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Waldo Pepper · 19-01-2012, 15:21

It could be nothing to do with the router, but the power supply.

See if you can borrow a simlar PSU (Netgear all seem to use a similar PSU) and try that.

It may also be a heat issue since you are experiencing problems when dowloading at full pelt. Ensure all vents are clear by using a vacuum hose over them and making sure they are not blocked by something close.

It appears to be a common problem although I have one that gets hammered and is fine.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Netg...-DG834G-and-s/

I agree with Kymmy. Soldering/resoldering/replacing surface mount components could lead to worse problems if you are not upto it. I am also trained in doing it and it's alot different to changing leaded components.

If you think you are upto it then you need some of this.

http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/solder...ables/3143469/

and a good soldering iron.

19-01-2012, 15:21	#8
Waldo Pepper Inactive Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In the thick of East Anglia Posts: 573	Re: Long shot - anyone repaired a netgear router? It could be nothing to do with the router, but the power supply. See if you can borrow a simlar PSU (Netgear all seem to use a similar PSU) and try that. It may also be a heat issue since you are experiencing problems when dowloading at full pelt. Ensure all vents are clear by using a vacuum hose over them and making sure they are not blocked by something close. It appears to be a common problem although I have one that gets hammered and is fine. http://www.instructables.com/id/Netg...-DG834G-and-s/ I agree with Kymmy. Soldering/resoldering/replacing surface mount components could lead to worse problems if you are not upto it. I am also trained in doing it and it's alot different to changing leaded components. If you think you are upto it then you need some of this. http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/solder...ables/3143469/ and a good soldering iron.