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ReadyNAS RN212: No Firmware Updates, No EOL Notice
The firmware for the ReadyNAS RN212 has not been updated for a long time.
At this point, I no longer expect any functional improvements.
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rn212/
However, what I want from NETGEAR is a clear announcement regarding whether or not security issues, if discovered, will still be addressed.
If the product is completely unsupported, that should be clearly stated as well.
Typically, when a product reaches End of Life (EOL), it is explicitly noted in red text on the firmware page.
The issue here is that there is no such indication, yet the firmware has not been updated for an extended period, and there has been no official announcement whatsoever.
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From: https://www.netgear.com/about/eos/
"When a product reaches its End of Service (EOS) stage, NETGEAR discontinues firmware updates and maintenance releases (including security updates.) This policy applies to products that are at the end of their product lifecycle, are technologically obsolete, and have not been manufactured for three or more years (or longer where required by law)."
You can look further down the page to see the list of "retired" products.
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