getelectrocuted Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 I just got my XR1000, and on both WI-FI networks, I hear a static noise, or slight buzz under load. A simple speed test can stress the router over WI-FI and I can hear the noise. My router is right next to my modem, and on my desk for work. This is the first NetGear product I bought and the first that is making this weird static noise. It is very subtle, but will get annoying over time. If there are multiple streams going off the WI-FI network, the sound becomes unbearable. I ordered a new one, and the same problem has risen again. Is it a manufacturing defect or a software issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Netduma Fraser Posted May 23, 2022 Administrators Share Posted May 23, 2022 39 minutes ago, getelectrocuted said: I just got my XR1000, and on both WI-FI networks, I hear a static noise, or slight buzz under load. A simple speed test can stress the router over WI-FI and I can hear the noise. My router is right next to my modem, and on my desk for work. This is the first NetGear product I bought and the first that is making this weird static noise. It is very subtle, but will get annoying over time. If there are multiple streams going off the WI-FI network, the sound becomes unbearable. I ordered a new one, and the same problem has risen again. Is it a manufacturing defect or a software issue? Hey, welcome to the forum! Do you have the router powered by a power extender by any chance? If so could you try plugging direct into a wall outlet and see if that resolves it please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getelectrocuted Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 2 hours ago, Netduma Fraser said: Hey, welcome to the forum! Do you have the router powered by a power extender by any chance? If so could you try plugging direct into a wall outlet and see if that resolves it please? Hello, I have it directly plugged into the wall outlet, but there is a power extender attached to the second outlet below it. Any other suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netduma Liam Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 8 hours ago, getelectrocuted said: Hello, I have it directly plugged into the wall outlet, but there is a power extender attached to the second outlet below it. Any other suggestions? Are you using the original power adapter provided with the XR1000? Are there any other electrical devices by the XR1000 that may use the 2.4 GHz frequency as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getelectrocuted Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 3 hours ago, Netduma Liam said: Are you using the original power adapter provided with the XR1000? Are there any other electrical devices by the XR1000 that may use the 2.4 GHz frequency as well? I am using the original power adapter. My modem is right next to the router, and it does not have any wireless frequencies coming from it. This sound is coming from the router itself. I tried taking off MU-MIMO, AX, Implicit BEAMFORMING, but to no avail, the sound is still present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Netduma Fraser Posted May 24, 2022 Administrators Share Posted May 24, 2022 50 minutes ago, getelectrocuted said: I am using the original power adapter. My modem is right next to the router, and it does not have any wireless frequencies coming from it. This sound is coming from the router itself. I tried taking off MU-MIMO, AX, Implicit BEAMFORMING, but to no avail, the sound is still present. If you press down on the shell of the router gently where it seems to be making the noise does that stop it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getelectrocuted Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 3 hours ago, Netduma Fraser said: If you press down on the shell of the router gently where it seems to be making the noise does that stop it? No, that doesn’t do much, the shell is quite hard too lol… It only happens on WI-FI networks like the two bands. Does not happen on Ethernet no matter how many speed tests… I bought two and both have the same problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Netduma Fraser Posted May 24, 2022 Administrators Share Posted May 24, 2022 17 minutes ago, getelectrocuted said: No, that doesn’t do much, the shell is quite hard too lol… It only happens on WI-FI networks like the two bands. Does not happen on Ethernet no matter how many speed tests… I bought two and both have the same problem. In Advanced WiFi settings could you put the transmit power down to half then try another WiFi speed test - does that have any impact on the sound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getelectrocuted Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 8 hours ago, Netduma Fraser said: In Advanced WiFi settings could you put the transmit power down to half then try another WiFi speed test - does that have any impact on the sound? I have changed the transmit power to 50%. The sound is still present. Any other suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netduma Liam Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 8 hours ago, getelectrocuted said: I have changed the transmit power to 50%. The sound is still present. Any other suggestions? Unfortunately I don't think there's much else we can suggest, have you reached out to NETGEAR about it to see if they have any other ideas? You can contact them at support.netgear.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfie Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 On 5/25/2022 at 3:23 AM, getelectrocuted said: I have changed the transmit power to 50%. The sound is still present. Any other suggestions? Do you mind if I ask it you are below 25 age wise? The reason I’m asking is I’ve seen this across many brands and it’s like a coil buzz but it could be that with age the frequency which is there is not heard by us older members. Netduma Fraser 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getelectrocuted Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 Yes, I am actually 26 lol. Honestly, I'm surprised you guys aren't getting this issues as well. I've bought two and the same problem as occurred. I understand with age your hearing begins to fade, but honestly, if you put your ear up to it, you can hear it. The main issues is, it's on my desk for work, and if someone is streaming, or downloading a video game off of the Wi-Fi network, the buzzing becomes unbearable. Hopefully NetGear can fix this issue, otherwise sooner or later I will end up buying a new router, after spending $300 on this router haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Netduma Fraser Posted May 30, 2022 Administrators Share Posted May 30, 2022 48 minutes ago, getelectrocuted said: Yes, I am actually 26 lol. Honestly, I'm surprised you guys aren't getting this issues as well. I've bought two and the same problem as occurred. I understand with age your hearing begins to fade, but honestly, if you put your ear up to it, you can hear it. The main issues is, it's on my desk for work, and if someone is streaming, or downloading a video game off of the Wi-Fi network, the buzzing becomes unbearable. Hopefully NetGear can fix this issue, otherwise sooner or later I will end up buying a new router, after spending $300 on this router haha. You may still have the gift of great hearing! We'll have a new firmware soon, if it is too distracting you could try all previous firmware versions and see if that makes any difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getelectrocuted Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 5 hours ago, Netduma Fraser said: You may still have the gift of great hearing! We'll have a new firmware soon, if it is too distracting you could try all previous firmware versions and see if that makes any difference. Haha, thank you. Hopefully the new firmware can fix these issues. Netduma Fraser 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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