New - CAX80 Firmware Version 5.1.1.8 Released

New Features and Enhancements: 09/10/2024

• Smart Parental Controls
• WPS PIN and ReadySHARE Vault support removed

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed security vulnerability issues.
• Fixed various bugs.

 

Other Fixes: Should fix the 5Ghz Upload issue and cell phone text message sending of pictures. Also Nest Controller App connectivity. 

 

Firmware Update Instructions:

Download Link: https://www.netgear.com/support/product/CAX80.aspx#download

NOTE: The .bin file is embedded with in a .rar file. Use any uncompressed/unpacking program to unpack the .rar file with in the .zip file to reveal the actual FW .bin file. It's there. 7zip is a free app. 

 

Firmware Update Instructions:

To update your product’s firmware, follow the instructions in your product’s user manual. To find your user manual, visit https://www.netgear.com/support/

enter your model number in the search box, and click the Documentation button on the product page.

NOTE: This upgrade is for the ROUTER portion of the CAX only. Modem portion Firmware upgrades are pushed down by your ISP. For more information, please see our https://kb.netgear.com/000036375/What-s-the-latest-firmware-version-of-my-NETGEAR-cable-modem-or-modem-router

 

Manually update FW on the router if this isn't seen on the routers web page:

https://kb.netgear.com/23960/How-do-I-manually-update-the-firmware-on-my-NETGEAR-router

NOTE: Use a wired PC and web browser to update router FW. If continued problems are seen after a FW update, it's recommended to try a factory reset and setup from scratch with out loading any saved configurations from backup files.

https://kb.netgear.com/9665/How-do-I-perform-a-factory-reset-on-my-NETGEAR-router

 

https://kb.netgear.com/24231/How-do-I-back-up-the-router-configuration-settings-on-my-Nighthawk-router

 

This article applies to:

• Cable Gateway AX (1)
• CAX80

 

 

Let us know how it works for you...Please make a new new post in the cable modem forum regarding any issues seen or if you have any questions and we'll help you out. 

 

Thank you.