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New - RAX80 Firmware Version 1.0.6.138 Released
New Enhancements:
Removed Funjsq, for PR SKU
Security Issues:
Fixes security vulnerability issues.
For more information about security vulnerabilities, visit https://www.netgear.com/abou...
Ok 5-23 I decided to have another go at 6.138 and this are my findings in my case:
did the upgrade and then factory reset, after that turn of and unplugged the router and modem and turn off PC
turn on following the procedure posted before and everything seem to be working fine until I activated the DDNS service and the VPN service, that's when it went back to could connect but no internet. I usually configured the VPN to access local network only but for some reason it blocks the whole router internet connectivity, configured to allow local network and internet and voila everything is working fine. another thin worth noting is that under Advanced- Security- schedule for some reason everything is selected to block connection for everyday 24hours I unchecked all of them and so far everything is working flawless
I installed the new FW without any major issues. I did lose connectivity via wireless but I went and clicked on it and chose Forget Network and then reconnected back and works great. This is with running VPN as well. I had no issues with wired connections. I didn't do any resets or power cycles and let the router reboot and logged back in to check the settings.
As for the USB security, if you're running DLNA, is tells you that a password cannot be enabled on at least one of the READ or WRITE options. I created a password for the WRITE option.
The only concern I have is now the fan is constantly running but I can actually say that this router is running cooler than it ever has been. Perhaps that's why my speed has also slightly increased and I have a gig plan with my ISP.
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
Enjoy. 📡
helixmoon wrote:
I installed the new FW without any major issues. I did lose connectivity via wireless but I went and clicked on it and chose Forget Network and then reconnected back and works great. This is with running VPN as well. I had no issues with wired connections. I didn't do any resets or power cycles and let the router reboot and logged back in to check the settings.
As for the USB security, if you're running DLNA, is tells you that a password cannot be enabled on at least one of the READ or WRITE options. I created a password for the WRITE option.
The only concern I have is now the fan is constantly running but I can actually say that this router is running cooler than it ever has been. Perhaps that's why my speed has also slightly increased and I have a gig plan with my ISP.