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Routerman1249
Oct 09, 2023Aspirant
Do router have automatic updates on by default
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
FURRYe38
Oct 09, 2023Guru
Most do yes.
What model router do you have?
- Routerman1249Oct 09, 2023AspirantI’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
- FURRYe38Oct 09, 2023Guru
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.
- Routerman1249Oct 09, 2023AspirantWhat 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