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RAX80 New Firmware Released 1.0.1.70
I just manually checked for new firmware version and 1.0.1.70 was available. I just updated from 1.0.1.56 which seemed the most stable for me with no lan / wan disconnections. The prior version 1.0.1...
GabboCH wrote:
Can someone share the release notes?
On the support website it's still showing 64 as the latest firmware.
The release notes:
| 1. [Security Fixes] This firmware fixes security issues. |
| 2. [Bug Fixes] The block service feature does not work properly if WAN aggregation is enabled. |
| 3. [Bug Fixes] The 2.4 GHz and 5GHz bands are not selectable when bridge mode is enabled. |
| 4. [Bug Fixes] Fixes minor bugs. |
Doesn't sound like any attempt to fix the real problems.....
I flashed this firmware yesterday, (what a horrible process with the Nighthawk app.... Please wait 2 minutes to check you are connected to the network we just asked you to connect to...), no way to skip any of the task, no way to choose router or access point mode...)
I will connect it to my network on wednesday to see if its any better than before.....
I had confirmation this morning from my support case worker that the firmware 70 doesnt attempt to fix any of the (not yet accepted) Wifi connectivity issues.....
- Do not Update! Worst performace yet. And you cant downgrade firmware anymore! Thats it! Ive had it for 6 months hopping they will fix the issues with this router! Gonna file a clam to get my money back as this is the Worst router ive owned!
I upgrade to the firmware 70 this morning (factory reset, upgrade via nighthawk app, change SSID & set as access point) & almost immediately I have problems with the LAN connection not being able to maintain a connection.
The LAN port LED goes on-off-on-off every 30s and my devices are disconnected like the cable is unplugged.
I put back the EX8000 I was using previously (with the same ethernet cables) and there are no problems with LAN connection...
Due to this & the previous reply from my support case I didnt even bother to test the Wifi properly, Im pretty sure it still wont work....
Question for the people using firmware version 50.
Is it actually stable (Wifi and LAN) and do you have a reliable Wifi connection with this firmware (no reconnections, hannel hopping etc)?
Would ideally like SmartConnect to work as well so I dont need to reconnect all my devices to different SSIDs...