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NOTICE - RAXE500 Firmware Version 1.2.13.100 Released - DO NOT USE!!!
Bug Fixes: 12/12/2023
Fixes the issue where Anywhere Access doesn’t work when Web Services Management is turned on.
Fixes the issue where the on-board log doesn’t automatically clear after logs...
I've reverted back to the previous release 1.0.12.96
Even after Factory Reset I am having trouble with the range and stability on the 6Ghz Band and intermittent drops on this band, even with an Excellent signal. It's most unstable.
I'd guess there was a WiFi Chipset Driver update in 1.2.13.100 to fix some of the issues and it has introduced some bugs.
I thought I'd just connect my 6Ghz Band devices to the 5Ghz stable Band and run with it but as I really never had any issues with 1.0.12.96 then I thought I'd just go back as it defeats the object of a WiFi 6E router if I cannot use the 6Ghz band stable. It could be another several months before we see any more updates for RAXE500.
It's a shame for those on DHCP Option 60 and 61. I know just how long it took to get those features implemented and I find it bizarre that they have be removed. Again I would suspect some Chipset Driver updates and the Options have been inadvertently removed.
If you don't really use 2.4Ghz band (Which had an issue in 1.0.12.96) then I see no reason not to stick (Roll back) to 1.0.12.96
It's a shame as 1.2.13.100 was the first update in almost 1 year, so naturally my hopes were high.
Put my RAXE500 online last nite.
v1.2.13.100
23 feet distanced between RAXE and two Windows 11 PCs.
Both connected on 6Ghz
OFDMA, Beamforming, MU-MIMO and AX features all enabled.
Up To 4800Mpbs on both 5 and 6Ghz radios. Manual Channels set for 48 and 85. Other channels won't appear set in the display. Only channels used in the set range are displayed.
Channel Config;
AX210 wirless adapter PC:
Speed reults:
BE200 wireless adapter PC:
Speed results:
Near 4800Mpbs @160Mhzwith a ASUS-GTAX1100 wireless bridged mode connected to the RAXE500. All day long:
I'll never saturate this but the pipe is there and good.
- My FTTP broadband with Sky suddenly stopped working on Friday. After two hours of messing about I eventually found it was due to the router doing an auto update, resulting in losing DHCP option 61. Luckily I’ve been able to roll back and get it working again.
I reached out to tech support to let them known and ask if option 60 and 61 will be included in future firmware updates but they couldn’t give me a definite answer.
This has me now questioning if I want to keep my RAXE500. It’s a bit of a dilemma because I actually like the performance of the router so far.
I want reassurance that it is future proof with the ability to receive software updates which don’t break it for me. However, I purchased it from Amazon in the Black Friday sale and I have until 31st Jan to return it. I’m considering the Asus GT-AXE11000.
In the mean time I’ve just sent another response to support asking if it’s possible to receive the beta update.We've passed this on to NG for review in a bug report. No idea IF or WHEN the fix will be put forth.
I recommend that you check on the beta as mentioned others have asked about a beta and seemed to get users working again.
Or use the RAXE500 with prior working version of FW. If it was working well on that version, then keep it. You don't have to update. If it works, don't fix it.
Will keep an eye on this.
Thanks.
