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Multiple WAX206 unstable after firmware update v1.0.5.3
After updating to this version on two different WAX206 running in AP mode, the following occurs so far randomly: - 5GHz radio stops altogether - happens simultaneously on all devices. All were runni...
I am having similar problems. I have 2 x WAX206 in AP mode to give good coverage throughout my house. Since the firmware update to v1.0.5.3 one unit has failed multiple times, particularly on the 5GHz Wifi, it seems to be every 1 or 2 days. I notice as the wifi signal strength is very poor in part of house when only one unit is operational. A simple power reset resolves the issue. Before the firmware update both units operated reliably.
Hi,
Could you please share download logs, for further debug.
Thanks,
Nivedita
I just checked the one unit has been running reliably since Dec 30. The other unit had stopped functioning and needed reset. The logs do not show any "interesting" debug information. e.g. from just reset unit:
[admin login] from source 192.168.1.71, Monday, January 06, 2025 16:39:44
[Internet connected] IP address: 192.168.1.90, Monday, January 06, 2025 16:38:46
[Time synchronized with NTP server] Monday, January 06, 2025 16:38:34
[DHCPC] bound IP address: 192.168.1.90, Thursday, January 02, 2025 10:51:50
[DHCPC] deconfig address: Thursday, January 02, 2025 10:51:43
[Initialized, firmware version: V1.0.5.3] Monday, January 06, 2025 16:38:30Thank you for your quick response,
Does the second unit after 'reset' is functioning normal?.
How did you reset the board.
Thanks,
Nivedita
Yesterday morning I notice a unit stopped working again. It looks like the unit just hangs. I can not log into it and need to power down / up to reset. Hence I can also not access the logs as the logs reset with the unit.
When a unit fails the connecting devices connect to the other unit, however as it is often further away either poor 5GHz band connection or 2.4GHz band connection occur, both of which are slower. The operating unit logs show no message of interest and operates as expected when the other unit hangs. Both my units are in AP mode connected at 2.5GB/s via ethernet CAT6 cable to a central 2.5GB/s switch.
The units hang intermittently after up upgrade to firmware v1.0.5.3. It seems to vary between 2 to 12 days between unit hangs. This problem did not occur before the firmware upgrade. The apparent poor Wifi performance seems to be as the coverage of the units are compromised when a unit hangs.
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