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triatic
Aspirant
Feb 25, 2025

EX6120 Firmware update check never completes

Hi, I am attempting to check for firmware updates within my EX6120 extender's GUI (mywifiext .net). However, it stays at "Checking for a new update. This may take a minute..." and never completes. Ev...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Mar 12, 2025

Mods put your thread together. I just commented. Had it removed. If it's not EoL. I presumed incorrectly. 

 

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    triatic
    Aspirant
    Mar 12, 2025
    I see. Two of the posts in this thread are now completely unrelated to the topic title now, so I'm unsure what has been achieved here.
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      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Mar 12, 2025

      Seems that you were able to get the extender working? 

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        triatic
        Aspirant
        Mar 12, 2025
        It works, but both issues remain. Firmware check never completes, and the extender only accepts connections on both bands when only one band is connected to the router.

        Nevertheless, if I apply firmware manually and utilise FastLane mode, it performs as expected.