I have had this issue consistantly (on IINET) but assume the issue is same here with constant dropouts. I also had an issue when uploading large files (like YouTube) that all other devices were dropped off the network. The modem's admin pages were slow and non responsive. Completely unusable.   I swapped the Archer VR1600v three times, changed extension leads, had technicians change pairs of cables, had Strata replace copper lines to my apartment all to no avail (the copper cable did seem to help).  I am on the 13th floor so assume the further you are from the FTTB the worse the issues are.   Eventually 5 days ago I upgraded to a new D-Link  AC-2300 modem with a Google Nest Mesh that can support up to 200 devices and have not had a single dropout since.    I am a heavy user with 40+ devices including alexa, smart bulbs, ipads, phones, laptops, tv's, chromecast etc.    Moral of the story: The modems are worth what you paid for it!  ... View more