Micbot Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 I think I've found a temporary fix to the WAN disconnection by using the 10G LAN SFP+ port for the Internet connection. It's been stable for 2 hours and everything looks good so far. No interruptions while playing games or browsing the web. I looked everywhere online to see if someone has tried this but I didn't find anything.This could be a solution until NETGEAR comes out with an update to fix it. I will keep everyone updated if it stays stable or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xBuTcHeRx Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Question, can I use the 10G SPF+ port as my regular ethernet port to hard wire my XBOX one or PS4 or PC? Or is it a specific thing about it that doesn't recommend one to use it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micbot Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Yes, you can use the 10G LAN SPF+ port as regular Ethernet port, but first you have to buy a 10GBase-T Module or 1000Base-T Module. I recommend to only use the SPF+ for devices that supports 10G speeds like a NAS or a 10G switch. You could buy a 10G network card for a PC but for a gaming console you're better off just plugging it into a LAN port. I was using the SPF+ port for my SX10 switch for a 10G LAN setup before I changed it to be the WAN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murdamatt410 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 10 hours ago, Micbot said: Yes, you can use the 10G LAN SPF+ port as regular Ethernet port, but first you have to buy a 10GBase-T Module or 1000Base-T Module. I recommend to only use the SPF+ for devices that supports 10G speeds like a NAS or a 10G switch. You could buy a 10G network card for a PC but for a gaming console you're better off just plugging it into a LAN port. I was using the SPF+ port for my SX10 switch for a 10G LAN setup before I changed it to be the WAN. So would something like this work to turn sfp port to a wan connection? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075WNMFPN/ref=sspa_dk_detail_5?pd_rd_i=B075WNV21H&pd_rd_w=VXKJD&pf_rd_p=21517efd-b385-405b-a405-9a37af61b5b4&pd_rd_wg=ZD8qe&pf_rd_r=JHG37SFFH0BD28JTGBM3&pd_rd_r=35d84fb3-15a0-11e9-9b78-f979129cfbae&th=1 https://www.amazon.com/10Gtek-Ubiquiti-UF-RJ45-1G-Transceiver-1000Base-T/dp/B01LW2P72V/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_147_bs_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=QR83DBCA585ZPR5Z8AYF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micbot Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 6 minutes ago, murdamatt410 said: So would something like this work to turn sfp port to a wan connection? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075WNMFPN/ref=sspa_dk_detail_5?pd_rd_i=B075WNV21H&pd_rd_w=VXKJD&pf_rd_p=21517efd-b385-405b-a405-9a37af61b5b4&pd_rd_wg=ZD8qe&pf_rd_r=JHG37SFFH0BD28JTGBM3&pd_rd_r=35d84fb3-15a0-11e9-9b78-f979129cfbae&th=1 https://www.amazon.com/10Gtek-Ubiquiti-UF-RJ45-1G-Transceiver-1000Base-T/dp/B01LW2P72V/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_147_bs_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=QR83DBCA585ZPR5Z8AYF Yes, the 10Gtek AGM734-1000Base-T would work. Here's a list of SFP+ modules that is compatible with the XR700. https://kb.netgear.com/31408/What-SFP-modules-are-compatible-with-Nighthawk-X10-R9000-R8900-and-Nighthawk-Pro-Gaming-XR700-routers I recommend using these SFP+ modules. 1000Base-T - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FRQJ1Y2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 10000Base-T - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M5LIUK5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Netduma Admin Posted January 11, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted January 11, 2019 19 hours ago, Micbot said: I think I've found a temporary fix to the WAN disconnection by using the 10G LAN SFP+ port for the Internet connection. It's been stable for 2 hours and everything looks good so far. No interruptions while playing games or browsing the web. I looked everywhere online to see if someone has tried this but I didn't find anything.This could be a solution until NETGEAR comes out with an update to fix it. I will keep everyone updated if it stays stable or not. Has it continued to be stable @Micbot ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micbot Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 8 hours ago, Netduma Admin said: Has it continued to be stable @Micbot ? Yes, It's been stable for almost a day. I'm glad it stayed stable so I can finally enjoy v1.0.1.8 without disconnections. @Netduma Admin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Netduma Admin Posted January 11, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted January 11, 2019 Thanks for the update. Keep us in the loop if anything changes as this could be very helpful for NETGEAR's debugging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sncjez Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 The current firmware has been bad for my household with disconnects every 5 mins, previous firmware was about one in 20 mins which didn't bother me much which now i have reverted back to. I'm going to try Micbot's hopeful remedy a try over the weekend and see how it goes. Sounds promising until a fix can be found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murdamatt410 Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 I'm currently doing the micbot solution. Amazon dropped my package late. But been up couple hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Netduma Fraser Posted January 12, 2019 Administrators Share Posted January 12, 2019 Great keep us updated matt! Theres another suggested solution here https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-Pro-Gaming-Routers/XR700-Periodic-WAN-disconnects-still-on-latest-v1-0-1-8/m-p/1689265/highlight/true#M7139 if that doesn't work out for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FQs19 Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Hopefully Netgear will be able to quickly see the problem now that we know the SFP+ port works fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sncjez Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Not having any joy with ipv6 set to disabled or 6-4 tunnel losing disconnects every 5 mins, couldn't find an spf+ to try don't want to buy one as i'm not sure it will even work on my talktalk fiber set up? In Fraser's link some say it's stable going back to .20 Ps.. by using SPF+ do you need 2 one for modem and then one for port in router? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Netduma Fraser Posted January 12, 2019 Administrators Share Posted January 12, 2019 I'd go back to .20 in that case sncjez and hopefully they'll be a resolution soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sncjez Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Cheers Fraser that's exactly what i did 45 mins in no probs so far i will wait for a fix. Happy House now, my ears are settled hope it stays that way 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FQs19 Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 1 hour ago, sncjez said: Not having any joy with ipv6 set to disabled or 6-4 tunnel losing disconnects every 5 mins, couldn't find an spf+ to try don't want to buy one as i'm not sure it will even work on my talktalk fiber set up? In Fraser's link some say it's stable going back to .20 Ps.. by using SPF+ do you need 2 one for modem and then one for port in router? Disabling IPV6 didn't help me either. I've always had that disabled. Going back to .20 was the only solution for me, because I never tried to use the SFP+ port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murdamatt410 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 So far so good with the sfp to Ethernet adaptor. No wan disconnects Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
six4bravo Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 For $20 I'll also try the SFP WAN and see how it goes Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PharmDawgg Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 On 1/12/2019 at 9:30 AM, Netduma Fraser said: I'd go back to .20 in that case sncjez and hopefully they'll be a resolution soon Same here. Had to downgrade to .20. No WAN drops since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Netduma Admin Posted January 14, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted January 14, 2019 Ok, thanks for confirming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
six4bravo Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 The 10Gtek 1000Base-T SFP works like a charm for $20 on the XR700. For the first time in a long time, no packet loss or WAN drops tonight, very happy, cheap and easy fix. 👍 Forgive the size of the pic, I have an ultrawide monitor. Does the old WAN port act as a LAN port if SFP is used? At least thats what it looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Netduma Admin Posted January 16, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted January 16, 2019 2 hours ago, six4bravo said: The 10Gtek 1000Base-T SFP works like a charm for $20 on the XR700. For the first time in a long time, no packet loss or WAN drops tonight, very happy, cheap and easy fix. 👍 Forgive the size of the pic, I have an ultrawide monitor. Does the old WAN port act as a LAN port if SFP is used? At least thats what it looks like. Thanks for the update. How have you set this up exactly? Is it plugged into the WAN port on your XR700? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altsai Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 20 hours ago, six4bravo said: The 10Gtek 1000Base-T SFP works like a charm for $20 on the XR700. For the first time in a long time, no packet loss or WAN drops tonight, very happy, cheap and easy fix. 👍 Forgive the size of the pic, I have an ultrawide monitor. Does the old WAN port act as a LAN port if SFP is used? At least thats what it looks like. Yes, when SFP+ port works as Internet port (WAN port), the original Internet port will work as "LAN" port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
six4bravo Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 On 1/16/2019 at 6:00 AM, Netduma Admin said: Thanks for the update. How have you set this up exactly? Is it plugged into the WAN port on your XR700? Just plugged the SFP right into the SFP slot next to the WAN port while powered off. DumaOS recognizes it and uses it as WAN port automatically. No setup needed and for $20, still stable. The LAG I created between the XR700 and my S8008 nighthawk switch, however seems to be going down every few hours for 3 seconds then back up again, log says LAG inactive then LAG active 3 seconds later. So I disabled the LAG and am just using using a single connection between it and the switch to see how it acts. But the WAN issue looks to be resolved with the 10Gtek SFP adapter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex49H Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 10 minutes ago, six4bravo said: Just plugged the SFP right into the SFP slot next to the WAN port while powered off. DumaOS recognizes it and uses it as WAN port automatically. No setup needed and for $20, still stable. The LAG I created between the XR700 and my S8008 nighthawk switch, however seems to be going down every few hours for 3 seconds then back up again, log says LAG inactive then LAG active 3 seconds later. So I disabled the LAG and am just using using a single connection between it and the switch to see how it acts. But the WAN issue looks to be resolved with the 10Gtek SFP adapter. You just inserted the adapter and in the XR700 what setting did you change? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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