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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...
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.
And ...nobody cares about this...old devices must die ? 🙂
I am finding the wifi 5G radio is still non-operation on about a weekly basis on this new firmware. I need to reboot every week to reset the fault. It is annoying as the fault is only detected when the wifi connection becomes poor or non-operation. There seems to be no easy way for me to auto reboot every few days in the early morning.
I am disappointed that Netgear has the WAX206 listed as end-of-life even though it only went on sale circa 2021/2022. Only a 4 year support period from when went on sale and even less when stopped selling??? I am also confused by the End of Life versus End of Service, however WAX206 is listed in the End of Service page under Wireless heading.
Even more concerning is EOS Frequently Asked Questions : What should I do with my old EoS product? Basically reset the unit, unregister if from your MyNETGEAR account and then dispose of it through a local e-waste recycler! As the last arguably buggy firmware release was only a few months ago should it really be disposed of now?
An option I am looking at is OpenWRT firmware for the WAX206. It looks like the opensource solution is supporting this Wifi Router and will probably for some years to come.
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