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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Mar 06, 2024

New - CAX30 Firmware Version 2.2.2.2 Released

Bug Fixes: 03/05/2024 Improve WiFi stability. Enhance system reliability. Fix security vulnerability issues. Various bug fixes.   Download Link : https://www.netgear.com/support/produ...
Exive's avatar
Exive
Aspirant
Mar 25, 2024

Is there a specific reason for setting the default DHCP IP address pool range from 192.168.#.100 to 192.168.#.200?

What if I left the pool from 192.168.1.2 to 100? Will it have a connection issue?

 

Also, do we need to change the IP Address in the LAN TCP/IP Setup, too?

 

I took a recommendation and set it like this below:

LAN TCP/IP Setup

IP Address

192.168.1.1

IP Subnet Mask

255.255.255.0

(V) Use Router as DHCP Server

Starting IP Address

192.168.1.102

Ending IP Address

192.168.1.150

(I am starting 102 because I don't want to assign 100 and 101 that seems admin IP. This is just my preference)

 

I am wondering if I need to change the IP address from 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.100.

 

This firmware works better than old 1.x.x.x firmware for me. I had CAX30 in late 2022 with old firmware which continuously dropped the internet when I entered any device to Address Reservation. I ended up returning it. However, I recently purchased CAX30 again and installed 2.2.2.2 firmware and it is more stable.

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Exive
Aspirant
Apr 10, 2024

I don't think I have an issue after upgrading 2.2.2.2.

As I mentioned earlier, I bought CAX30 from Costco and had issues with the 1.x.x.x versions so I returned it.

I somehow got CAX30 again in 3/2024, and firmware 2.2.2.2 is working well.

 

Let me share my current config and you can configure similar to it, and see if it works.

 

Note: I am only sharing the configuration on the Advanced tab. Use a Desktop version of the web browser to access the Admin page.

 

(o) means the radio button is selected.

(v) means the checkbox  selected.

( ) means not selected.

 

* SETUP

  • Internet Setup
    • Account Name: CAX30
    • Domain Name: Empty
    • Internet IP Address: (o) Get Dynamically from ISP
      • IP Address: Greyed Out (Note: It was auto-configured)
      • IP Subnet Mask: Greyed Out (Note: It was auto-configured)
      • Gateway IP Address: Greyed Out (Note: It was auto-configured)
    • Domain Name Server (DNS) Address: (o) Use These DNS Servers (Note: It was manually configured)
      • Primary DNS: 1.1.1.1
      • Secondary DNS: 1.0.0.1
      • Tertiary DNS: 0.0.0.0
  • Wireless Setup
    • Region: United States
    • Enable AX: (v)
    • Enable OFDMA in 2.4Ghz: (v)
    • Enable OFDMA in 5Ghz: (v)
    • Enable Smart Connect: ( ) (Note: not selected)
    • Wireless Network (2.4Ghz b/g/n/ax)
      • Enable SSID Broadcast: (v)
      • Enable 20/40 MHz Coexistence: (v)
      • Name (SSID): MyWiFiName
      • Mode: Up to 860 Mbps
      • Channel: Auto (Note: Current 5)
      • Transmit Power Control: 100%
      • Security Options: WPA2-Personal [AES]
      • Password (Network Key): MyWiFiPassword
    • Wireless Network (5Ghz a/n/ac/ax)
      • Enable SSID Broadcast: (v)
      • Name (SSID): MyWiFiName5G
      • Mode: Up to 1801 Mbps
      • Channel: 153 (Note: Current : 149 + 153(P) + 157 + 161)
      • Transmit Power Control: 100%
      • Security Options: WPA2/WPA3-Personal
      • Password (Network Key): MyWiFiPassword
  • WAN Setup
    • Disable IPv4 Firewall Protection: ( ) (Note: not selected)
    • Disable Port Scan and DoS Protection: (v)
    • Default DMZ Server: ( ) (Note: not selected)
    • Respond to Ping on Internet Port:  ( ) (Note: not selected)
    • MTU Size (in bytes): 1500
    • Disable SIP ALG: (v)
  • LAN Setup
    • Device Name: CAX30
    • LAN TCP/IP Setup
    • IP Address: 192.168.1.1
    • IP Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
    • Use Router as DHCP Server: (v)
      • Starting IP Address: 192.168.1.102 (Note: It was manually configured)
      • Ending IP Address: 192.168.1.145 (Note: It was manually configured)
    • Address Reservation: (Note: It was manually configured)

* Security

  • Access Control
    • (v) Turn on Access Control
      • (o) Allow all new devices to connect
  • Block Sites (Note: Using default, not manually configured)
  • Block Services (Note: Using default, not manually configured)
  • Schedule (Note: Using default, not manually configured)
  • Email: (Note: Using default, not manually configured)

* Advanced Setup: (Note: All using default, not manually configured)