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Re: RAX40 dropping internet connection

itsmehuey
Luminary

Re: RAX40 dropping internet connection

OK after weeks and numerous follow ups to my L2 support representative, they finally have another beta for me to test.. RAX40-V1.0.3.83_1.0.10 dated 4th November 2020


I'll be testing and monitoring over the course of the week and will report back my findings and experience with the update.

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Chana88
Apprentice

Re: RAX40 dropping internet connection

Ok pal keep us posted mine is still stable only rebooted once and that was cos isp dropped out

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denperss
Aspirant

Re: RAX40 dropping internet connection

Any solutions to this issue ??
Model: RAX40|Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream WiFi Router
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itsmehuey
Luminary

Re: RAX40 dropping internet connection

only solution is if you have warranty and still have 90 day "complimentary" support - file a case with them to get a replacement (to new RAX40v2 or RAX43). If no way to raise a case with them, you're unfortunately screwed like 90% of us who are unable to raise a support case or have been denied a replacement because Netgear doesn't give a sh!t about its customers and ignores these issues that we face. They just leave us to suffer with the faulty inferior product whilst they make more money releasing a "new" version of it.

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Tofu-Golem
Apprentice

Re: RAX40 dropping internet connection


@WilsonNWT wrote:

Finally my problem is solved by pressing factory reset (using a needle) over A MINUTE. Pressing for one second just reboot the router but pressing as long as possible (i guess i have pressed it over a minute) will actually reset to default.

 

Hope this helps. Good luck.


Seven seconds. You only need to hold the reset button for 7 seconds to do a factory reset.

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denperss
Aspirant

Re: RAX40 dropping internet connection

Well i still have the hardware warranty on the unit ?
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decl
Tutor

Re: RAX40 dropping internet connection

I gave up and stopped using that router. I switched to a mesh network by TP-Link with zero issues. I’m not considering Netgear for the foreseeable future.

Background: my RAX40 router failed as soons as 2 weeks in from purchase date, then a month after. In btoh cases I had to spend more than two hours with tech support for EACH time. The third time the SAME issue happened I was already past the 90 days, when the tech support guy told me that in order to continue support, I had to purchase extended support. UNBELIEVABLE! Bye Netgear for a really %$&@ while.
Model: RAX40|Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream WiFi Router
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Chana88
Apprentice

Re: RAX40 dropping internet connection

Yes mine still got couple months warranty left on it

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