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musicmanrdu2020
Jul 09, 2025Tutor
Firmware 1.0.9.6 Issues
After upgrading to the latest firmware on my RS700, some wireless devices cannot connect to my EX80 extender. I don't have the one-network name bs enabled but it was working fine before this router f...
CrimpOn
Jul 09, 2025Guru - Experienced User
EAX80, thanks. Since everything is working again, there are no diagnostic steps at this point.
When new firmware comes out, there are some steps that can be taken, such as looking at the management information on the RS700 and the EAX80 to see if they report the devices as connected.
Were there some devices which appeared to connect correctly to the EAX80 after that firmware update?
- musicmanrdu2020Jul 09, 2025Tutor
The only ones that connected were the wired ones. None of my wireless devices (except for my phone) that connected to the EAX80 worked. I also noticed that the webpage for the EAX80 was sluggish.