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georgeachang
Jun 04, 2020Aspirant
Nighthawk RAX80 - Attached Devices list (not updating/refreshing)
Hello, Current FW: V1.0.3.88_1.0.41 I realize this topic may have been addressed on other models but I haven't found a direct answer towards the issue reported originally by others which is the ...
KGomez
Jan 03, 2021Aspirant
I am just an end-user, but I have multiple, personal networks. One includes the RAX80, which I tried after using (and continuing to use) several R9000's. I have experienced the same issues as others in this forum with "attached Devices" disappearing or listed incorrectly, after a period of time. Seems like if you run the router on the firmware that it came with "out of the box", most, but not all features work OK. Hence, I have stayed with version V1.0.1.34_1.0.19. Everytime I try an upgrade, I have issues with "Attached Devices". Speed Test, however, doesn't work for me on this version, so I live without it. I also had issues with the router locking up and needing a re-boot like many of you experienced. Although I paid a lot for the router and would love to see Netgear resolve the bugs in the Firmware, I took a low-tech approach and used a plug in timer that shuts down the router every night at 2:00am, when no one is using it. This acts as a daily reboot of my $400. plus router. Hate doing it and would love to see Netgear resolve the issues, but it is my temporary fix!
By the way, the R9000 is a good router, but it also has issues with the "Attached Devices" function, as well, when you upgrade the Firmware. Hence, all my R9000's run on the Firmware it came with "out of the box". Otherwise, I lose my Device list and cannot manage my network, as I like to do. A shame for Netgear, which I always felt had a great reputation.
To date, I have spent over $3,000. on Netgear routers and satellites. Hoping to see a resolution to these LONG RUNNING, known issues, before I spend more.