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New - RAX35/38/40/42/43/45/50 Firmware Version 1.0.12.120 Released
New Features: 11/09/2022
Support Japan MAP-E and DS-Lite IPv6 feature
Support manually configure DNS sever option when SPC enabled.
Bug Fixes:
Fixes the issue where IPv6 DHPC r...
Did you factory reset and setup from scratch after loading v.120?
Would need more details and information and troubleshooting before calling v.120 bad for everyone.
Twitchrot wrote:
Hi all,
Uploaded this new firmware about a week ago and there has been nothing but issues with WIFI (mainly 5Ghz), general throughput issues and random timeouts.
After sticking it out for 5 days and troubleshooting different options, I have had to do a factory reset, and load up v1.0.11.112 and everything has returned to normal.
My overall concern is the stability of this version so would not recommend it for anyone. The other issue with this is the security vulnerabilities that exist between v1.0.11.112 and v1.0.12.120, what confidence do we have that they are actually addressed if the firmware itself is this unstable?
Alright I admit perhaps bit dramatic and this might work for "some" but this isn't the first time this has happened. I did do a factory reset and start from scratch with poor results, but Netgear should be asking, is that the experience we want for our customers? Do we have to do a factory reset every time a new firmware is released. If this was BETA firmware then I could completely understand operating in this type of environment but we are not. This is public release firmware, not BETA.
Ya I get that aswell.
We don't know what goes on in the dark dungeons at NG. QA and testing there seems not fully working as we would expect.All we can do on this side of the moat is to troubleshoot where we can which includes FRs. Mostly used as a last resort. A power cycle of the router and ISP modem OFF for 1 minute then back on is generally a good first step to take. Making or taking suggestions given in some configuration changes on the router along the way. If all troubleshooting has been exhausted then a FR is needed. See this fix issues many times so it is was it is.
I still have problems with Comcast’s IPv6 vCMTS. After three weeks I lost IPv6 and In the advanced tab for IPv6 I has to restart the acquisition of IPv6 either through DHCP or Auto Detect which for Comcast defaults th DHCP. It is a lot better than before sine I used to lose IPve with the previous build every few hours.
Created an account here to post that my RAX48 got this firmware and after 5 days troubleshooting little issues in the house, looked to see if the router got a firmware update - yup,1.0.12.120. Saw this, reverted to V1.0.11.112_2.0.77 and everything is golden again.
My issues were all related to stability on the 5ghz band, mostly with smart home devices. We use smart connect for a single SSID, but every device having issues was seen in attached devices running on 5ghz. I did factory reset my router twice before I found the post to revert. And, when I loaded the 1.0.11.112 firmware from the GUI, it appeared to be a factory reset then too.
Lmk if any hardware info would help Netgear disable this firmware that is impacting customers.
- I think the problem may be related to the high temperatures of the router. I have recently noticed when I have the air conditioning on the router remains stable and when I turn it off a moment later the WiFi disconnects. I'm doing some tests with a fan to see how it goes. I will keep you informed.
Firmware Version 1.0.11.112
