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Firmware 1.2.9.52 keeps freezing every other day
Any news on this issue? "RAX120 on Firmware 1.2.9.52 keeps freezing every other day" Same issue here including the Ethernet traffic freezes
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What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6A STP is recommended.Are you using the yellow WAN port or the Multi-Gig port for the connection between the router and your modem/ONT?
What all do you have connected to the router?
How many devices are connected at one time?
Does any of the top LEDS turn AMBER when this happens?
Does the top of the router feel extra warm or hot when this happens?
Might try a Factory reset and setup from scratch as well if this continues.
https://kb.netgear.com/22697/How-do-I-install-my-NETGEAR-router-using-the-router-web-interface
Recommend setting the default DHCP IP address pool range to the following after applying and a factory reset: 192.168.#.100 to 192.168.#.200.
https://kb.netgear.com/24089/How-do-I-specify-the-pool-of-IP-addresses-assigned-by-my-Nighthawk-router
https://kb.netgear.com/25722/How-do-I-reserve-an-IP-address-on-my-NETGEAR-router
https://kb.netgear.com/9665/How-do-I-perform-a-factory-reset-on-my-NETGEAR-routerOr use the ERASE button on the routers web page to factory reset the router:
https://kb.netgear.com/24233/How-do-I-erase-the-configuration-settings-on-my-Nighthawk-routerTry setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and 40 to 48 channel on 5Ghz.
Try enabling IPv6 (auto) and Set 20/40Mhz Coexistence to 40Mhz only. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s). Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
I've had my RAX120v2 online for past week. Have not seen any any freezing or hangs since putting it online. I did factory reset mine after applying the v.52 version of FW and setup from scratch.
-Confess my unit was bricked during a previous fw update due to power shortage but I manage to get it running with instructions on YouTube. No issues after that until this fw. No issues to perform update latest fw during but after this fw update problems occurred. I have reinstalled the latest fw again without improvement.
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
-cant access that info at the momentBe sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6A STP is recommended.
-cat 5e used, installed 12 year ago entire building
Are you using the yellow WAN port or the Multi-Gig port for the connection between the router and your modem/ONT?
-using the yellow port for Internet from ONT
What all do you have connected to the router?
- Three Netgeat switches
- EAX80 Nighthawk AX6000 connected with Ethernet as in Access Point Mode with identical SSID and pw. Latest FW V1.0.1.70_1.0.2
- Two Apple TV
- Three TV
- Receiver/
- Smart home units like Philips hue, approximately 35 units in total, HomeKit, Netatmo-Doorbelll, Netatmo-Presence, Meross_Smart_Plug, IKEA , Telldus, YALE door lock, Google Nest Hub, Crome Cast
- Four video cameras
- Two NAS
- Two gaming PC
- XBOX, PS, Nintendo
- Three MacBook
- Two PC laptop
- Five iPhone
- Five IPAD
- Printer
- Two wifi speakers
How many devices are connected at one time?
-39 currently but I believe can increase
Does any of the top LEDS turn AMBER when this happens?- will check
Does the top of the router feel extra warm or hot when this happens?
- Hot for sure but hotter I difficult to determine, 2 hrs after boot CPU 34%, Memory used 421MB/869MB, Flash usage 233/151MB, Yesterday when I checked the CPU load was 75% some hrs before ”issues” This "issues" might be heat/load issue!?
Might try a Factory reset and setup from scratch as well if this continues.
- Will try
CA69 wrote:
-Confess my unit was bricked during a previous fw update due to power shortage but I manage to get it running with instructions on YouTube. No issues after that until this fw. No issues to perform update latest fw during but after this fw update problems occurred. I have reinstalled the latest fw again without improvement.
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
-cant access that info at the momentPlease give feedback when you can.
Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6A STP is recommended.
-cat 5e used, installed 12 year ago entire buildingCAT6 UTP Would be recommended since your using the yellow WAN port.
Are you using the yellow WAN port or the Multi-Gig port for the connection between the router and your modem/ONT?
-using the yellow port for Internet from ONT
What all do you have connected to the router?
- Three Netgeat switchesModel # of these switches please.
- EAX80 Nighthawk AX6000 connected with Ethernet as in Access Point Mode with identical SSID and pw. Latest FW V1.0.1.70_1.0.2Might turn this OFF and test with out the EAX 80 online to see if problems still are seen with this version of FW.
- Two Apple TV
- Three TV
- Receiver/
- Smart home units like Philips hue, approximately 35 units in total, HomeKit, Netatmo-Doorbelll, Netatmo-Presence, Meross_Smart_Plug, IKEA , Telldus, YALE door lock, Google Nest Hub, Crome Cast
- Four video cameras
- Two NAS
- Two gaming PC
- XBOX, PS, Nintendo
- Three MacBook
- Two PC laptop
- Five iPhone
- Five IPAD
- Printer
- Two wifi speakers
How many devices are connected at one time?
-39 currently but I believe can increaseThats a fair amount for sure...
Does any of the top LEDS turn AMBER when this happens?- will check
Please.
Does the top of the router feel extra warm or hot when this happens?
- Hot for sure but hotter I difficult to determine, 2 hrs after boot CPU 34%, Memory used 421MB/869MB, Flash usage 233/151MB, Yesterday when I checked the CPU load was 75% some hrs before ”issues” This "issues" might be heat/load issue!?Yes, if the CPU is getting this high, something maybe failing or causing the higher load to go up.
There is a Fan check feature in the debug page, please check this and enable the internal fan.
Might try a Factory reset and setup from scratch as well if this continues.
- Will tryPlease let us know the results. Just reset and setup from scratch and don't use the EAX80 for now.
Enable the internal fan as well and please keep track of the CPU and memory usage.
Can you reduce the amount of devices connected if possible with leaving only most important and critical devices connected to see if the CPU load goes up after watching and tracking it?
