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Informedbuyer
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Oct 16, 2026
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RAX120 doesn't reconnect in wireless bridge mode

I have a RAX120 which I’m using in a wireless bridge mode to connect a bunch of computers to the main router (RT-AX88U).  it works fine until the main router reboots. If it loses connection to t...
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    Informedbuyer
    Oct 16, 2026

    Thanks for the note. Yes it’s using a static IP address in the wireless bridge mode. I’m only using the 5Ghz channel with PMF disabled.

     

    anyways I was able to resolve it by downgrading to the 1.0.x series firmware. I tried both the 1.0.1.108 and then finally the 1.0.2.136 and they both work awesome. No drop connection drops when the main router reboots. 

    the 1.2.x series firmware is total **bleep**E for using as a wireless bridge.