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RAXE450 and RAXE500 No firmware for more than 1 year ???
Hi, I own both devices and it seems weird that these top tier routers are not getting firmware updates. Does anyone know what happened here ? Does NG dropped support or what is going on ?
guccia123 wrote:
Hi,
I own both devices and it seems weird that these top tier routers are not getting firmware updates.
There isn't much point in creating updates for the sake of it.
Do you have any problems that need fixing? Have you seen any signs of worrying security issues?
They are the two main reasons for firmware updates. A third reason is to introduce new features. The mobile apps that Netgear expects us to use can do a lot on that front, without any other changes. So firmware updates sometimes happen when the apps need them.
If you do have problems, there are places to report them here.
Disclaimer: Just another user with time on their hands.
In previous builds there was Transmit Power selector visible. In last builds they took it out.
How can I suggest or contact them to add it back ? There is no Point blasting wifi at 100% power when 25% was more than enough
Plus there is some problem with latest build and topic suggest not to upgrade to it and wait for fix
guccia123 wrote:
How can I suggest or contact them to add it back ? There is no Point blasting wifi at 100% power when 25% was more than enough
I've seen that one flying around. Try asking for here.
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Someone may have beaten you to it.
Plus there is some problem with latest build and topic suggest not to upgrade to it and wait for fix
Have you seen those problems or are you relying on third party reports?
Netgear isn't likely to do much without something a bit less vague.
The least you can do to get their attention is to add links to those messages to anything that you post.
Disclaimer: Just another user with time on their hands.
I do think its a little disservice to have basically stopped on them too.
One issue/upgrade I strongly believe they need is the integration of the 6ghz into the smart connect feature. But its basically been left alone since the rollout of wifi 7 (BE).
plemans wrote:
I do think its a little disservice to have basically stopped on them too.
Yes, but there has to be a reason for asking.
"I haven't seen an update for a year" is meaningless and pointless.
We now have a short but growing list of things that need fixing. That is the sort of evidence that users can throw at Netgear.
Throw in reports of other issues that have cropped up here and the case becomes more compelling.
Disclaimer: Just another user with time on their hands.
