The router must restart every day.
The router must restart every day.
Your Synology RT2600AC router requires a daily reboot to maintain stability. The video feed from your wireless IP cameras is unstable, dropping intermittently until the router restarts. Since your wired cameras perform reliably and there’s no interference, the issue likely lies with the wireless setup. The cameras are reporting a strong signal at 80%, suggesting the problem isn’t with the hardware but possibly with network configuration or interference affecting them.
I avoid relying on wireless surveillance cameras and favor a wired/PoE setup for consistency. A system that must record continuously requires a reliable link. While some situations might allow limited wireless use, not every camera should depend on it. The Synology wireless router appears to be a strong default option without needing extra firmware. However, your configuration could become limited over time. Consider updating the router’s firmware and checking its CPU/memory activity during peak device usage. If feasible, pause the smart thermostat and other network devices from the 2.4GHz band for a day or two, letting only your wireless cameras connect. Change the 2.4GHz network name to something distinct from the 5GHz channel if possible. If your IoT devices are present, name them something like 'MyWifi-IoT'. Some routers automatically copy SSIDs for all wireless channels to simplify switching, which isn’t ideal here. Finally, set your cameras to use the specific IoT SSID you created. If stability improves, it could indicate a need for a dedicated access point tailored to your wireless cameras.
All my other IP cameras are permanently wired, with a total of 14 connections. I experience no problems with them. The router's CPU runs at about 35% on average, with spikes reaching up to 55%. Memory usage stays around 35-45%. This router uses "smart connect," which displays only one SSID for the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands, then selects the band for a specific device. You can disable this feature to show both bands, and I think I'll test it before connecting the wireless cameras to the 2.4 network.
Check for additional 2.4GHz networks nearby using the same or adjacent channels. Use a free WiFi analyzer app from the Microsoft Store or your phone's app store.
It looks like you're asking about the wireless security settings and renewal schedule for your 2.4GHz network. Clarify if you need help checking the current encryption method, setting up a dedicated WiFi camera system, or understanding renewal intervals.
You're asking about setting up a dedicated Wi-Fi network specifically for your cameras. You want a router with its own Wi-Fi, possibly using WPA2 personal security and a static IP. Your current Netgear R7000 is slow compared to Synology, which is why you moved away from it. You're looking for a router that supports VPNs and allows you to name connected devices. Falcon, what recommendations do you have?