I’m pretty sure we have this router and I do not control it. I am wondering if by default out of the box it has automatic updates on? As I know they are important

Most do yes. What model router do you have?

I’m pretty sure it’s a raxe500 router my father bought it and isn’t very tech savvy and won’t let me access it. I just want to know it automatically updates straight out from the box

Yes. However if NG doesn't post FW for the Automatic Update services, then manual FW will need to be handled. NG doesn't post new FW to the AU services sometimes.

What does that mean?Also just in case I didn’t say correctly when I say automatic updates I mean it updates by itself and not needed to be done manually

Some FW updates may not get posted to the AU services thus the router won't see them. Yes, Automatic is the router would update itself, if there was something available on the AU servers for the router to see and then would update itself if the router has the automatic update enabled. If not, then this would need to be enabled, or a manual FW update would need to take place.

Do router have automatic updates on by default

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FURRYe38
Guru
Oct 09, 2023
Most do yes.

What model router do you have?
- Routerman1249
  Aspirant
  Oct 09, 2023
  I’m pretty sure it’s a raxe500 router my father bought it and isn’t very tech savvy and won’t let me access it. I just want to know it automatically updates straight out from the box
  - FURRYe38
    Guru
    Oct 09, 2023
    Yes. However if NG doesn't post FW for the Automatic Update services, then manual FW will need to be handled. NG doesn't post new FW to the AU services sometimes.

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Do router have automatic updates on by default