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dshunzeker's avatar
dshunzeker
Aspirant
Sep 03, 2022

Readycloud access either with RAXE450 or R8000 AP mode under RAXE450

I have had an R8000 for years in normal mode with readycloud access.  The R8000 started having internet issues.  Firmware is up to date.  That is only for background.  I bought an RXAE450, assuming i...
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michaelkenward
Guru - Experienced User
Sep 04, 2022
dshunzeker wrote:

So, the first question is if there is any plan to give readycloud access in future firmware releases for the RAXE, as this is a really useful function? 

Netgear doesn't share that sort of information with the people who hang out here. Older RAX devices do work with ReadyCLOUD. So who knows what may happen in future. But these features have a habit of disappearing in the pursuit of improved security.

 


Otherwise, can the old R8000 be used in AP mode under the RAXE to provide the missing functionality. 

Have you tried it? It is a simple test.

 

AP mode does kill various things:

 

Disabled Features on the Router when set to AP Mode | Answer | NETGEAR Support

 

But none of the USB features seem to be in there.