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Nighthawk Nighthawk CAX80 - Wifi Problems with only some devices
I have a Nighthawk CAX80 since early 2023 that is having trouble with allowing connections to some types of devices. I have many computers, phones, tablets, cameras all using the network (most on ju...
What FW is loaded on the CAX?
How many devices in total do you have connected?
What channels are you using?
Is Smart Connect enabled on the CAX?Try setting WPA2 and AES only.
There are known issues with some older devices that may not work with WPA3 in the mix. I've seen this as well is some of my devices. I would expect a newer TV and PS5 should connect ok with WPA3 in the mix.
I would avoid using special characters for the SSID password.
Be sure to disable any MAC Address randomizers on phones and pads while at home:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-App/NETGEAR-Mobile-Applications-and-Apple-Devices-FAQ/td-p/2220015/jump-to/first-unread-message
What FW is loaded on the CAX?
How many devices in total do you have connected?
What channels are you using?
Is Smart Connect enabled on the CAX?
Try setting WPA2 and AES only.
There are known issues with some older devices that may not work with WPA3 in the mix. I've seen this as well is some of my devices. I would expect a newer TV and PS5 should connect ok with WPA3 in the mix.
I would avoid using special characters for the SSID password.
Be sure to disable any MAC Address randomizers on phones and pads while at home:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-App/NETGEAR-Mobile-Applications-and-Apple-Devices-FAQ/td-p/2220015/jump-to/first-unread-message
Update, much more success after bumping down to WPA2 and AES. PS5 connected straight away, television complained couple times but so far is maintaining connection. I'll keep an eye on it for a stretch. Thank you again!
Mixed mode WPA2 and WPA3 should work, you'll need to reach out to the TV mfr and Sony about there devices not working if WPA3 is in the mix.
Good Luck.