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Re: RAX120 Frequent Crashes

dj2819
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Re: RAX120 Frequent Crashes

I really think the router can't handle large amounts of traffic or something. Devices on the. 5ghz band would experience the issue you describe since that band was the most crowded. I switched everything to the 2.4ghz band and then that band experienced same issues.

Model: RAX120|Nighthawk AX12 12-Stream WiFi Router
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Joi007
Tutor

Re: RAX120 Frequent Crashes

Just FYI if you have the NETGEAR CM1100 it has the dreaded and defective Intel Puma 6 chipset in it. Please refer to list below.

Intel Puma 6 Modem List Chipset Defects

https://approvedmodemlist.com/intel-puma-6-modem-list-chipset-defects/#modemlist 

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Joi007
Tutor

Re: RAX120 Frequent Crashes

Disregard wrong list

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smoothster
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Re: RAX120 Frequent Crashes

I had the same stability issues with V1.0.1.122 losing connectivity at least 10 times a day. I tried both upgading and a factory reset with the same problems

 

I ended up loading V1.0.1.118 and everyhting is now stable for 3 weeks

 

I am running a similar config with a CM1100 Comcast Gigabit service and a 8 Port switch. I am using WAN aggregation(LACP) from the RAX120 to the CM1100. 

 

I have 25 devices on 5G, 14 devices on 2.4G and 14 Wired Devices

Model: RAX120|Nighthawk AX12 12-Stream WiFi Router
Message 29 of 31
sgopal2
Star

Re: RAX120 Frequent Crashes

Hello all,

 

Thanks for all the valuable suggestions. Indeed it definitely appears to be a problem with the new firmware. I took returned my RAX120 back to Best Buy and switched to my old router.

 

My network has been up for 2 weeks+ without a crash. So it definitely was not the cable modem (CM1100). It looks like others are having the same problem. I didn't realize that it was possible to downgrade the firmware. But its too late now, I've already returned the router.

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Joi007
Tutor

Re: RAX120 Frequent Crashes

@sgopal2 

Re: RAX120 Frequent Crashes

Hello all,

 

Thanks for all the valuable suggestions. Indeed it definitely appears to be a problem with the new firmware. I took returned my RAX120 back to Best Buy and switched to my old router.

 

My network has been up for 2 weeks+ without a crash. So it definitely was not the cable modem (CM1100). It looks like others are having the same problem. I didn't realize that it was possible to downgrade the firmware. But its too late now, I've already returned the router.

 

No worries.. Please mark this thread as resolved. Thanks!

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