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Netgear router models are RAX45-100NAS and RAX54-100NAS
Hi, Allen_non here. I'm a competent computer user, also able to set up MAC filtering, and similar level operations on routers, but am lost in the weeds when it comes to ports, channels, etc inside t...
Netgear router web management typically has a screen that displays the DHCP lease the router received from the network (how long it is and when it will expire). On the Orbi systems, this is on the Advanced tab. (do not have an RAX) Would be interested to see if the lease expiration has any relationship to Tuesday at 12:25
Your intuition is correct that many users resolve "problems" by manually installing the previous firmware version.
Both the RAX45 and the RAX54 updated firmware on 5/20/2025. If this problem has become apparent since May 20, then it would be an interesting experiment to (a) manually install the previous firmware version on the router, and (b) set the router to NOT allow automatic firmware updates. (many users have downgraded firmware only to find their router upgrade almost immediately.)
20-May-2025 could very well be when this all started. Will have to debrief my family a little more intensively to see if they remember how far back this began. I've been digging into the various tabs in both router user interfaces and haven't yet found anything on "lease expiration", but I will keep searching.
I'll dig around the web management screens to see if I can find anything related to DHCP leases.
Where do I find the firmware update dates, and previous firmware update files, so I can revert to an earlier firmware?
I'll be out of town most of this coming week, but will get back to you once I get back.