Am I the only one having problems with the new Vizio Router? But 2 weeks later?
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Just saw your message, I too was originally thrilled with this router until it started giving me headaches a few weeks into owning it. I just updated my review with the following, maybe it will help you as well if you're still experiencing issues: ****Update 2/17/11***** The router worked great for about 3 weeks, then suddenly I started having significant range and connection problems for any of my networked components more than a few feet away from the router. I noticed this was particularly bad in the evenings when I would see many other neighboring wireless networks popping up in the scan for local networks. After first fearing that I too may have gotten a defective unit, I did a little research online and realized that changing a few default settings related to channels may help. I first went in an changed the network settings from mixed to N-only (5ghz) and G-only (2.4ghz) since I really didn't have any B or A wireless devices to suppport. Secondly, and most importantly, I went in and changed the default channel settings for both networks. Originally I had both channels set to 'auto', but I changed the channel width on them both to be 20mhz, and then I made sure to select different standard channels for each. Voila - great range and connection speeds were restored! The router has been working great for the past week since I changed these settings with no further issues.
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I checked Vizio's website. Here is the link to the latest firmware update for the VM230XVT:http://www.vizio.com/vm230xvt.html#supportGood Luck!
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I purchased the Square Trade warranty on mine when I ordered it here on Amazon. Since we haven't gotten past the first year, I haven't had a chance to utilize it yet. I have had a repair (a defect from the factory), but I think that was handled by Vizio themselves. Otherwise, the TV has been wonderful so far.
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No. Get a different router though. Even with the latest patch this one still doesn't like to play nice more than 80% of the time.
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Vizio sent techs to my home to replace components on the TV to fix this. It worked for about 1 week and has now failed again. They are now going to deliver a "recertified TV" as a replacement.Hopefully that fixes it, but after more than a year of supposed fixes, I am not optimistic...
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I purchased the VIZIOX VT323SV32-Inch Full HD on July 27th. Several times over the past 2 months, while I am watching a program, the screen goes black, the Vizio logo flashes on and off orange for about 30 second, the logo goes white again, and the program pops back on. At first I thought it was a firmware update, but after the 3rd time I contacted Vizio Support. It was acknowledged this is a "known" problem they are working on. Does the comparable Sony discussed in this blog have any similar problems? I don't know if Amazon will take the Vizio back as it is over the 30 days.
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I just got mine today, and it worked immediate on v2.0.1, but I upgraded to the latest version on the website as of 3/8/2015 (2.0.7) and it would no longer connect to my router.... it would say it was trying to connect but never would. I downloaded 2.0.1 which was what mine came to me on, and it worked correctly again on that version. I would say generally to anyone looking at this product, try it out of the box, and if it does everything you need it to do, then don't upgrade the firmware.
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I have had no problem with this router and have it hooked up to a Vizio LED Smart TV so I can watch YouTube as well as other Internet video.
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I have had this TV about 4 months, and have loved it and then all of a sudden the screen went black. I called Vizio this morning, and they said they are aware that a small percentage of this TV has this problem because something is wrong with one of the boards inside and they said that they are going to deliver a brand new one in 8-13 business days and they will pick up the old one at the same time. No need for me to ship it back. I must say I am not happy with the TV messing up so soon, but I am quite satisfied with the way customer service handled it...
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Be very careful, as the first guy said, about buying through a third Party. There is absolutely no warranty with Vizio. Their service dept. will walk you through some steps to reset the speaker, but if you send them your Amazon receipt, and it shows you purchased through a third party like techNGnet, Vizio will not honor any warranty. Next, TechNGnet has no warranty at all, only a 30 day return policy. Last but not least, Amazon has a 90 day A-z guarantee but that includes your shipping time. I bought this unit. it lasted 83 days and no longer powers on. Now it's trash, I have no recourse to get a new on or get my money back.
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Thanks for your reply... I'll look on Tiger Direct... I have two other Vizios, one of which I purchased as a refurbished unit from Tiger Direct and it is still going strong after 2 years of use.
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I haven't had any problems myself. Has your TV been updated to the latest firmware?
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I have with two different routers. Sent them both and bought a different brand.
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I have issues as well. Drops connections for thermostats (Wifi) and other devices. Range mediocre as well. Will be replacing it. Linksys has gone downhill.
1655061
I had the same exact issue and it got worse with the Vizio driver. I now use the .75 atheros driver and it's perfect...hasn't dropped once since I was originally having the issue.
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I have received the router and it is the v3 so I'd say they have exhausted all of the v2 stock that they had. Thanks for the input though. My problem now is that with two repeaters, my web speeds have really dropped. I am already preparing to return my router and buy a 24 port switch and start hard wiring the house. Another fun project...
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The remote is terrible. Having major issues. Won't work at all. Changed batteries numerous times. Nothing. Called Vizio, they are taking forever to get back to me. I only bought tv 55 inch led smart tv in July. This should not be an issue at this point. Very very frustrated