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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...
Yep, same exact problem here. I've got three WAX206s at my house - one serves as a router and the other two are APs. Shortly after I upgraded to firmware V1.0.5.3, I noticed I was having issues with wireless speeds on multiple devices. Then I took a look at the connected devices across all three units, and none of them were on the 5ghz networks.
If I only had one of these I'd probably chalk it up to a faulty unit but, since it was happening across all three of mine, it's definitely the firmware. I rolled them all back to V1.0.4.0 and so far, so good.
That being said, I don't like the idea of using outdated firmware due to security reasons, and I noticed Netgear says this unit is EOL. I'm thinking it's time to give OpenWrt a try.
Hi,
Thank you for reaching us.
Could you please share device issue state logs in V1.0.5.3 version, it will be helpful for further debug.
As per above conversations, seems this issue got recovered after device reset.
It would be helpful, if you can download and share device logs in issue state.
Thank you!
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