MacOS 15.0.1 update causes issues with router

Guru - Experienced User

Oct 23, 2024

architectscott wrote:

I upgraded my MacBook today to 15.0.1 - and when it attempted to connect to the network after the upgrade, it was blocked which is really odd.

You updated your Mac and you think Netgear has caused this? Do you have any evidence that the router caused it?

Which router are we talking about? AX1800 is not a unique Netgear model number. Many devices come with the AC/AX tag, but it is essentially a label that Netgear, and others, attach to hardware to describe wifi speeds.

Look at the label on the device for the Model Number. And, if there is one, include the "V" bit to show the hardware version. If there is no V number, then you have V1.

Additionally - I also cannot log into the 10.0.0.1 admin console

That hints at another issue. By default your Netgear router will squat on 192.168.1.1 as the local IP address.

It goes for 10.0.0.1 if it spots another router between t and the Internet.

So what is the modem/gateway/ONT that connects you to the Internet?

SO -- SOMEONE IN NETGEAR SHOULD LOOK AT THIS AS THERE ARE GOING TO BE MAC SITES BLOWING UP EVERYWHERE BASED ON APPLE ROGUE UPDATE.

Have you asked for help in the Mac world?

If it was a router thing I'd expect to see a torrent of messages here. So far you seem to be the only victim.

Have you seen this?

NETGEAR Mobile Applications and Apple Devices FAQ - NETGEAR Communities

Just another user with time on their hands.

michaelkenward
Guru - Experienced User
Oct 23, 2024
architectscott wrote:
So I am not saying this is a Netgear issue - on the contrary / I raised the point it is an Apple issue … but whatever

Yes. I saw that. It is why I suggested that the first place to look for help is with Apple.

It is hard to know what you expect Netgear to do to fix it. I just explained what I would do in your circumstances.

I also reported back that we had seen no similar messages.

Did you manage to work out which Netgear device you own?

Did you find out what it is that connects you to the Internet?

If it is a modem/router, for example, that could screw up the way that the Netgear router handles addresses that you throw at it.

So those questions aren't there just fir the hell of it.

It almost certainly isn't relevant, but another standard question is the firmware version running on your anonymous router.

Thanks for the thought, but I'm having a fine day. I even managed to survive an update to Windows this morning.

Just another user with time on their hands.
- architectscott
  Aspirant
  Oct 23, 2024
  Argh … so I sent it to the Netgear community to see if anyone else had run into it …. The Mac updates just canned out yesterday ….
  So James gave me some suggestions …
  As per other questions -
  I am on the latest firmware
  And I do not think it is an issue what Netgear as I pointed out earlier
  - michaelkenward
    Guru - Experienced User
    Oct 24, 2024
    architectscott wrote:
    I am on the latest firmware
    
    How did you check that?
    
    It is an unreliable test if you used the Nighthawk app or a web browser and the graphical user interface (GUI).
    
    They can miss updates, especially when you are a long way behind the latest.
    
    The best way to check is to look at the GUI or the Router Information page in the Nighthawk App and check the firmware version reported there. Then visit the support pages for your device and to look at the library of available updates. There may be a newer version there.
    
    Support | NETGEAR
    
    Feed in your model number and look for firmware for your device.
    
    The release notes should also tell you how to manually update the firmware.
    
    Or read this:
    
    How do I manually upgrade firmware to my NETGEAR router? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
    
    From the messages here there is no sign of "MAC SITES BLOWING UP EVERYWHERE". So far, you seem to be the only victim. Maybe a few more people need to apply the "rogue update".
    
    Just another user with time on their hands.

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