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Transmit Power (TRP) setting in RAX43
Netgear RAX43 -100EU Firmware Version V1.0.16.132_2.0.92 The router manual states that Transmit Power Control setting on the Netgear Nighthawk RAX43 can be found as follows: Once logged in, you...
michaelkenward wrote:
gcalli wrote:
It's a pity that these routers can't be tweaked. I wouldn't even mind if somebody kept the original Netgear firmware but tweaked it and added other usefully bits and pieces.
The original firmware is there for you to play with to your heart's content.
Visit the support pages:
Support | NETGEAR
That page will also have software and a library of firmware versions for your device....
Then apply the newer firmware and see if your power levels are what you want. You won't be able to change that in the GUI but your wifi devices should let you know. If the power level is not what you want, reapply the saved settings and check again.
Not sure the OP does understand this when we talk about the newer firmware. I guess you intended pointing to the "View Previous Version" where earlier firmware releases are made available for download (silently accepting all the risks involved not operating the recent and current build):
michaelkenward wrote:
Out of interest, why is it so important to have control over the Transmit Power setting?
I'm a little bit lost in what the OP want to achieve. On one hand seeking for
gcalli wrote:
Although the specs point otherwise, I find the Wi-Fi of the RAX43 not as good and efficient as the R7000, hence my quest to find and tweak the Transmit Power. I'm even considering of upgrading the antenna if I can find the correct advice and the right ones for the RAX43.
The user accessible transmit power settings are always about restricting or limiting the power. Each of the four antennas supplied are designed to deliver the maximal permitted EIRP on the three bands. Often overseen, the power legally available on some channels is much, sometimes massively lower than on the others.
gcalli wrote:
The RAX43 is even showing connected devices incorrectly - some are connected wirelessly, and it shows them as wired and vis a versa.
If true, it must be a very obvious bug - or are you operating a wireless access point connected to the LAN of this RAX43? Some proof, firmware version, ... would allow Netgear to jump in on these issues (if any).
michaelkenward wrote:
PS Any reason why someone should have deleted the message from flatulist? It was an inoffensive link to the release notes.
RAX43 Firmware Version 1.0.11.112 - NETGEAR SupportI guess "the vandals took the handles", to quote a great American poet.
Either some automated Anti-Spam measures took actions, or some appointed vandals with the appropriate "rights" granted, appear to be in a private war against what the free world does understand as free speech.
indeed, far to many valid posts removed and threads censored the last months. Very disappointing, we're not in Russia or North Korea!
The Nighthawk AX5 5-Stream WiFi Router Models RAX41, RAX42, and RAX43 User Manual was updated in January 2023. The revision is documented, and there no further references to find in the -current- UM.
Thanks for the update.
Unfortunately, it's very disappointing. Pity I wasn't able to determine this before purchase!
I used a R7000 before and was very happy with its performance, to the point, I was going to flash it with DD-WRT to keep it more current especially as there were no more updates for it and user friendly when lightning took it out.
Although the specs point otherwise, I find the Wi-Fi of the RAX43 not as good and efficient as the R7000, hence my quest to find and tweak the Transmit Power. I'm even considering of upgrading the antenna if I can find the correct advice and the right ones for the RAX43. The RAX43 is even showing connected devices incorrectly - some are connected wirelessly, and it shows them as wired and vis a versa.
Bought the RAX43 in March 2024 as the Wi-Fi 6e and 7 versions were unfortunately out of my budget.
Regretfully, I incorrectly assumed that all Netgear Broadcom routers were upgradable to DD-WRT.
It's a pity that these routers can't be tweaked. I wouldn't even mind if somebody kept the original Netgear firmware but tweaked it and added other usefully bits and pieces.
Similar to what Eric Sauvageau - asuswrt-merlin does with Asus routers or as Voxel does to Oribi.
Netgear ought to acknowledge that once a unit is purchased, it belongs to the buyer. Given that they provide only 90 days of support, it should be the owner's prerogative to decide how to use it and customize it!
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gcalli wrote:
It's a pity that these routers can't be tweaked. I wouldn't even mind if somebody kept the original Netgear firmware but tweaked it and added other usefully bits and pieces.
The original firmware is there for you to play with to your heart's content.
Visit the support pages:
Support | NETGEAR
That page will also have software and a library of firmware versions for your device.Then manually apply whichever version takes your fancy:
How do I manually upgrade firmware to my NETGEAR router? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
You may find that you will regain access to the settings you want. If so, make the change and save a backup of the settings.
Then apply the newer firmware and see if your power levels are what you want. You won't be able to change that in the GUI but your wifi devices should let you know. If the power level is not what you want, reapply the saved settings and check again.
If none of that works, you are stuffed.
Out of interest, why is it so important to have control over the Transmit Power setting?
PS Any reason why someone should have deleted the message from flatulist? It was an inoffensive link to the release notes.
RAX43 Firmware Version 1.0.11.112 - NETGEAR SupportI guess "the vandals took the handles", to quote a great American poet.
michaelkenward wrote:
gcalli wrote:
It's a pity that these routers can't be tweaked. I wouldn't even mind if somebody kept the original Netgear firmware but tweaked it and added other usefully bits and pieces.
The original firmware is there for you to play with to your heart's content.
Visit the support pages:
Support | NETGEAR
That page will also have software and a library of firmware versions for your device....
Then apply the newer firmware and see if your power levels are what you want. You won't be able to change that in the GUI but your wifi devices should let you know. If the power level is not what you want, reapply the saved settings and check again.
Not sure the OP does understand this when we talk about the newer firmware. I guess you intended pointing to the "View Previous Version" where earlier firmware releases are made available for download (silently accepting all the risks involved not operating the recent and current build):
michaelkenward wrote:
Out of interest, why is it so important to have control over the Transmit Power setting?
I'm a little bit lost in what the OP want to achieve. On one hand seeking for
gcalli wrote:
Although the specs point otherwise, I find the Wi-Fi of the RAX43 not as good and efficient as the R7000, hence my quest to find and tweak the Transmit Power. I'm even considering of upgrading the antenna if I can find the correct advice and the right ones for the RAX43.
The user accessible transmit power settings are always about restricting or limiting the power. Each of the four antennas supplied are designed to deliver the maximal permitted EIRP on the three bands. Often overseen, the power legally available on some channels is much, sometimes massively lower than on the others.
gcalli wrote:
The RAX43 is even showing connected devices incorrectly - some are connected wirelessly, and it shows them as wired and vis a versa.
If true, it must be a very obvious bug - or are you operating a wireless access point connected to the LAN of this RAX43? Some proof, firmware version, ... would allow Netgear to jump in on these issues (if any).
michaelkenward wrote:
PS Any reason why someone should have deleted the message from flatulist? It was an inoffensive link to the release notes.
RAX43 Firmware Version 1.0.11.112 - NETGEAR SupportI guess "the vandals took the handles", to quote a great American poet.
Either some automated Anti-Spam measures took actions, or some appointed vandals with the appropriate "rights" granted, appear to be in a private war against what the free world does understand as free speech.
indeed, far to many valid posts removed and threads censored the last months. Very disappointing, we're not in Russia or North Korea!
Thanks for your comprehensive reply. Lots of food for thought.
Very valid last point!
I wish I had more knowledge on these routers, issues and troubleshooting.
Rightfully on wrongly, I base my assumptions and decisions on what I've researched and understood from others.
The recording of what is wired or wireless, is not a wireless access point connected to the LAN port issue. Double checked this before contacting Support. They said they would document the issue for further analysis. Unfortunately, I can't get hold of them to pursue further as my free 90 days support has expired. Not that it makes a difference, but it would have been nice to have everything listed correctly.
michaelkenward wrote {Out of interest, why is it so important to have control over the Transmit Power setting?}
Previous router R7000 reached further spots in the house which the RAX43 doesn't.
Location of router is exactly where the R7000 was.
gcalli wrote:
michaelkenward wrote {Out of interest, why is it so important to have control over the Transmit Power setting?}
Previous router R7000 reached further spots in the house which the RAX43 doesn't.
Location of router is exactly where the R7000 was.
So you want to turn up the power?
I thought that power adjustment started at maximum and allowed you to turn it down. That is what people have asked about in the past.
But those queries usually come from people who fear that too much wifi will fry their brains. In those cases there is an alternative.
