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New - CAX80 Firmware Version 2.1.5.2 Released
New Features and Enhancements: 11/11/2022
Stability Improvements
Bug Fixes:
Fixes security vulnerability issues
Fixes various bugs.
Firmware Update Instructions:
Download Link...
So I am the default owner of a CAX80.
I recommended it and set it up for a client as all-in-one modem/router/wifi solution in a smaller residence. Took it offline mid summer, replaced by a Netgear modem and other equipment. I accepted it in partial payment for services. Now I want to check the firmware version and update router firmware.
I connected the CAX80 to my router via the it's LAN port. My router is running at 192.168.10.1. Can ping the CAx80 at 192.168.10.100 and get to the login page at that address. But admin/ password does not work. Nor admin/Password Nor admin/admin. The local login seems OK but I sense that without connection to WWW it's not fully functional.
In a perfect world this would have taken 15-20 minutes including logging in - changing the default password - loading the bin file - the reboot and defaulting the CAX80 back to factory.
I suppose there could be a way to get to the UI or some version of it via the app and WiFi but I like Ethernet connections and see no reason to use other methods.
And I know that if this were up and running in modem/router mode the process would be done in the aforementioned 15 minutes but I do not want to go thru all that just to check the firmware version.
What am I missing here? Your thoughts and suggestions appreciated.
Doug
The CAX80 needs to be connected to a ISP coax line with a ISP signal on the line or the CAX80 will auto reboot loop continuously until a coax signal line is detected by the modem. The CAX80 doesn't have to be activated by the ISP, just a signal on the coax line from any ISP for internet will work. If you can get this far, then you should be able to log into the CAX80s web page at 192.168.1.1 or .100.1 and review the FW version there. Press the reset button for 10 seconds then release should be all thats needed. Wire connect one pc to the LAN port in back. Use the 1Gb ports. I use MS Edge for any FW update loading. Try Firefox as an alternative.
I knew there had to be a way! I knew I could get at the info once fully activated but of course did not want to go thru that rigamarole! I appreciate the quick response and will log back in here with any further questions and/or progress report.
Thanks
đ
Progress report:
Yup... those instructions worked. Got right to the password prompt. A little surprised that it immediately opened the page prompt for creation of new password. I thought I had factory defaulted this unit. Am i misinformed to think that in default mode the login page will accept default user/pass (admin / password)?
Follow up question: How do you factory default the CAX80? I was certain I had done so correctly. However, once I was into the UI I discovered that my client's wifi SSID and login info were still on board. I suppose I could manually enter the SSID/password on the label and erase the old but a factory reset would be simpler. This inquiring mind wants to know the correct/complete factory default procedure and what a factory defaulted unit should "look like". For example, will defaulting recover the SSID and username on the CAX80's pre-printed label.
Also, should I take the follow-up question to a different thread?
Thanks
Doug