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SAM_the_GAM
Dec 14, 2019Luminary
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...
mcfwi19
Jan 13, 2020Aspirant
Nighthawk RAX80 with firmware V1.0.1.70_1.0.30
Operation Mode: Access Point
Enviroment: Home Network (Windows, Linux & Android clients).
Since it was new it has become unresponsive and unable to pass network traffic (LAN & WIFI) randomly. Early on it couldn't funtion as a router at all for over a week without dropping all connections (LAN & WIFI) requiring physical reboots.
In order to make use of it at all, I have been forced to set it as just an access point with a static IP (albeit an expensive one). I regularly update it to the latest firmware in hopes of getting it functioning but even with the current firmware V1.0.1.70 it looses LAN and WIFI connections. The only progress I have seen with firmware updates are that it has gone from locking up every few days to once a month.
WIFI connections:
When WIFI connections are lost (all connections are dropped 2.4 & 5GHz with no indication in the logs on why). Devices indicate that they are connected to the RAX80 but are unable to send or recieve any traffic.
LAN connections:
When the LAN connections are dropped the unit is totally dead (no LAN or WIFI and the routers web page is non-existent). The connection LEDs are lit but show no activity. After cycling power "nothing" is shown in the logs to shed any light on why (just that it was powered up and had previously synced the time many hours before). Even being set as just an access point it has always shown Internet 'Not Connected' when it is.
It has 22 to 26 attached devices (6 being wifi) so I know it isnt under any heavy load.
Is there any hope for it or am I the owner of an extremely expensive door stop?