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RAX120 FIRMWARE RECENT UPDATE ISSUE
Hello, This problem also ocurred I believe back in Septemeber and it was a bad firmware update. Just recently it updated to V1.0.1.114 since then internet goes in and out same as it did in Septembe...
It pays to write down your credentials so that all your devices reconnect after an update if you reset.
happly running .136 and no major issues.
when you reset it does not return to factory default firmware and by downgrading you need to be aware of security risks.
most of us who know NG routers tend to perform a factory reset after updating.
The last 3 Netgear routers I had lasted just past the warranty date and then just ran like garbage. I swore I’d never buy another Netgear product, but after reading reviews of all the top dogs, this X12 thing looked like something special and next gen. And here we go again, a $500 router that worked beyond belief for a while, but after an auto update (Netgear default it to auto now) hosed me, I’ve rolled back but continue to have little issues. Nothing like with the new firmware, but not like it ran previously. And I understand you all are trying to be helpful with the reset advice, but it’s absolutely absurd that Netgear techs would think this is a viable solution. Why would you build a backup and restore method into the product if you recommend that it never be used? And do they realize the amount of equipment people have in their homes these days? A factory reset takes me 2 days to fully recover from if I can dedicate the time. Otherwise it’s a few min here and there for the better part of a week. I’ll be needing much more than fancy ads and pix off reviewers to be giving them any more of my $.
I've no issues on .138 on my RAX120.
regarding the resets, Merlin did a nice article on Smallnetbuilders that explains why a reset is or maybe needed. It clears the NVram and if you use a saved config it can add code that may not be compatible with the new update and so you add corruption which is why you never use a saved config.
many of us will perform factory resets as standard after an update.How many devices do you have to make it take days to recove from a reset. I have 20 connected wifi devices, I can add them all in DHCP reservation use the same 63 digit ASCII password and SSID so all my devices reconnect instantly and get the router set to where I need it in about an hour. No idea why it takes you do long tbh.
After a factory reset even you use the same ssid all of my belkin dimmers anf plugs (32 total) my sprinkler, carrier infinity, myQ garage
wifi cctv and others wont connect instantly as you said. I have to reset also all of them and have it connected one by one to the new
ssid and password for every update and I'm tired of it. So FOR ME I did not say to everyone, every update is a pain in the ass. This expensive router didnt meet my expectation. That's all what I am saying. Now I'm stuck with the firmware that was loaded when I bought it
no more nasty update no more other issues, No more buggy nighthawk app, no more concerns on updating. And until now I dont have any issues at all. I bought 9 netgear routers on my 10 years of being loyal to netgear products, but it turns out in two year span you have to throw a lot of money upgrading your routers because everytime I do updates, all of them are lossing its performance over time. So this
one I have will the last buy from netgear.
Well if you use the same SSID and same password they should. No idea why not. Have you tried turning off PMF. Honestly I have had the router for over a year and never encountered your issue. I would say maybe a corrupt install? Have you tried reinstalling the firmware and are you using smart connect?
