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Re: R8500 Nighthawk X8 firmware updates
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2021-06-16
10:11 AM
2021-06-16
10:11 AM
R8500 Nighthawk X8 firmware updates
Hi,
I just got this router and, first thing first, went to check for firmware updates.
I noticed that the last one is quite old by now.
Anyone asking why I'd look for it:
- I strongly miss the ability to downscale the Transmit Power (that I've seen in other Netgear routers, including the R7000 if I correctly recall). I'm the kind of guy that, with kids arounds, tries to find a usable trade-off with EMWs. My home environment is quite easy, I don't need to traverse walls or reach far rooms (I'm differently equipped for that), so I don't need full power.
- Security: there's always demand for patching new exploits. 1 year back is quite ... back.
Has this router's support been officially dismissed so we can't expect any other update any soon ?
Model: R8500|Nighthawk X8 Tri-Band AC5300 WiFi Router
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2021-06-30
10:14 AM
2021-06-30
10:14 AM
Re: R8500 Nighthawk X8 firmware updates
I have no type of timeline for firmware updates but the engineers do patch security issues when they arise.
DarrenM
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