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maltiopr
Oct 20, 2025Aspirant
RAX40 SSID changed to "Netgear53" after firmware update
Tittle says it all. I had not used the router in a month. When I started it up, it wasn't connecting nor letting me access it. I performed a factory reset and that did the trick. I was able to change...
maltiopr
Oct 20, 2025Aspirant
I purchased it in 2019. So I can only assume its v1?
FURRYe38
Oct 20, 2025Guru - Experienced User
Might check into more recent versions of FW here: https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rax40/#download
- maltioprOct 20, 2025Aspirant
Thanks for the help. The only issue is I can't install those updates due to the change of the SSID. I appreciate your assistance.