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GoldenJ
Aug 29, 2023Guide
Firmware cannot be updated on RAX45
My RAX45 router is running firmware is v1.0.11.112. The Netgear prompts to update the firmware to v1.0.12.120. First, I used the Firmware Update Assistant. The process was stuck in the middle, the we...
- Aug 29, 2023
FURRYe38 wrote:
One can skip over FW version and go directly to v.128.
Not much use if it is the update process that is failing.
But that was why I first suggested it.
GoldenJ
Aug 29, 2023Guide
Yes. Does it fix firmware update issue? I did not see that it will resolve the issue that FW cannot be updated. If it does, do you suggest updating FW with this FW from v1.0.11.112 by skipping v1.0.12.120?
FURRYe38
Aug 29, 2023Guru - Experienced User
One can skip over FW version and go directly to v.128.
- michaelkenwardAug 29, 2023Guru - Experienced User
FURRYe38 wrote:
One can skip over FW version and go directly to v.128.
Not much use if it is the update process that is failing.
But that was why I first suggested it.
- GoldenJAug 29, 2023Guide
FW was successfully updated to v.128. Thanks for help!
- michaelkenwardAug 29, 2023Guru - Experienced User
GoldenJ wrote:
FW was successfully updated to v.128. Thanks for help!
Well done. Always nice when the simplest option works.
- GoldenJAug 29, 2023Guide
Thanks so much again! I am curious why v.128 is called HOT FIX.
- FURRYe38Aug 29, 2023Guru - Experienced User
Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/24231/How-do-I-back-up-the-router-configuration-settings-on-my-Nighthawk-router
GoldenJ wrote:
FW was successfully updated to v.128. Thanks for help!