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WIFI/internet connectivity issues in the evenings - keep on having to renew DHCP lease as a fix
I am loosing connectivity to my wifi constantly and keep on having to renew the DHCP lease as a fix.
When I look at the available WIFI networks around me there are many strong Telus signals (I live in an apartment building).
Any other solutions/suggestions are appreciated
If you can connect another device with ether et to see, it would be helpful.
I experienced a similar issue years ago (pre Optik), and the issue was the copper line at the street - it was in a wet underground cabinet. Switching to a different pair by the Telus Tech fixed it.
You'll need to do a bit more surveillance of your connection to narrow it down, as I can't see renewing the DHCP as fixing a Wi-Fi issue.
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- NFtoBC
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Are you losing Wi-Fi connectivity, or Internet connectivity? Do ethernet connected devices remain connected when you lose connectivity, or all devices? Usually renewing a DHCP lease would indicate an internet problem not a Wi-Fi problem. It may mean a line quality issue, especially if you are on a copper connection.
Are you on copper or fibre?
I am on copper - it seems to only be on WIFI (although the only ethernet connect device I have is my Optic TV - no disruption in Netflix/Amazon Prime)
- NFtoBC
If you can connect another device with ether et to see, it would be helpful.
I experienced a similar issue years ago (pre Optik), and the issue was the copper line at the street - it was in a wet underground cabinet. Switching to a different pair by the Telus Tech fixed it.
You'll need to do a bit more surveillance of your connection to narrow it down, as I can't see renewing the DHCP as fixing a Wi-Fi issue.
