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Orbi's avatar
Orbi
Star
Mar 06, 2019

RAX80 Firmware V1.0.1.56_1.0.23 needs work!

Not even sure where to post this since my model number is RAX80.  Anyway, the QOS sucks, and the DHCP must be screwed on firmware Firmware V1.0.1.56_1.0.23.  Or the http interface doesn't update if y...
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kemcro's avatar
kemcro
Guide
Jun 28, 2019

To pile on, I am in the same boat, I have also tried all three firmware and patiently waiting for stable firmware.  Luckily I have a fully  working AC router from a competitor.  In the meantime my RAX80 is collecting dust... 

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SAM_the_GAM
Luminary
Jun 29, 2019

I noticed that after downgrading to 1.0.1.40 that the GUI version stays at 1.0.1.56 but the firmware version is 1.0.1.40. So far so good been a little over 24 hours without a hiccup. 

  • Xinil's avatar
    Xinil
    Aspirant
    Jul 01, 2019

    Lending my support/anecdote in that I was forced to downgrade to firmware 1.0.1.40. Version 56 was nothing but trouble and constantly (roughly every 1-2 hours) disconnected all wifi devices. Frustrating as I literally just bought this router a day ago! Thankfully 1.0.1.40 is smooth so far.

  • Christian_R's avatar
    Christian_R
    NETGEAR Employee Retired
    Jul 01, 2019

    Hello SAM_the_GAM - Would you mind providing a screenshot of the discrepancy you see.

     

    Thanks,

    Christian 

    • SAM_the_GAM's avatar
      SAM_the_GAM
      Luminary
      Jul 01, 2019

      I went back to 1.0.1.56 so far so good! I am noticing slightly faster speeds over WiFi with 1.0.1.56

       

      • JJsalsa's avatar
        JJsalsa
        Guide
        Jul 01, 2019

        Why does the Netgear monitor on this forum never have anything to say regarding this myriad of firmware instability issues?

        Ironically I took a chance on the RAX80 because it was released about 8 months ago (as opposed to the newer RAX120), and yet, even with that lead time, Netgear releases firmware that is entirely unreliable. . .  I guess that shows how far behind they are on an actual well-tested product when they release it, presumably to compete in the marketplace.

         

        Has anyone gotten any indication that they are working on alll these issues and have an ETA for the next release?   It's hard to be optimistic about this router ever working when the stability seems to notch DOWN on each subsequent release.  (I can't even get 1.0.1.40 to stay up) I'd be happier if they worked on stability first and speed improvements later.