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Current RAX120 firmware version
The web site download page shows the current firmware version as 1.0.2.136. This morning I checked using the phone app, and it shows a version 1.2.0.16 available. Installed OK but want to verify th...
Hello AX Community Users,
I can confirm that firmware v1.2.0.16 is indeed for the RAX120 and should be available on the support site soon along with the release notes. You may proceed with the update through the GUI or Nighthawk app.
Thank you for looping me in Newfiedrool
Christian
Christian_R wrote:Hello AX Community Users,
I can confirm that firmware v1.2.0.16 is indeed for the RAX120 and should be available on the support site soon along with the release notes. You may proceed with the update through the GUI or Nighthawk app.
Thank you for looping me in Newfiedrool
Christian
Did...did you read the thread?
Unless those release notes indicate that disabling the internet connection to every ethernet port was intentional, you might want to take that firmware update back to the drawing board.
I would highly recommend that anybody reading this avoids v1.2.0.16 like the plague.
- Seems like some clients like my AppleTV 4K seem to have massive latency/jitter on 2.4 GHz when the router has AX enabled, so it looks like there’s some issue with fall back to N mode. Didn’t have this issue with previous firmwares. I alway factory restore after an update so I’m confident it’s a new firmware bug.
I decided to give it another try since its officially released now. I thought maybe they uploaded the wrong version or something. This stills disable internet connection on every ethernet port. The exact same version as before. Please remove firmware ASAP!
Installed from the website and no issue with Ethernet ports all is working as it should. I never have auto update enabled and always update manually and factory reset after. Maybe download the firmware from the Netgear site and re-install it and do a factory reset.
The release notes for the V1.2.0.16 firmware are now available:
New Features and Enhancements
Supports IPv6 MAP-E (V6plus) for Japan.
Improves the built-in Speedtest by Ookla.
Security Fixes
Fixes security issues.
Bug Fixes
Fixes the Internet connectivity issue where the traffic meter is enabled.
Fixes some minor issues in the router web interface.
Observations...
1. For individuals experiencing Internet connectivity issues on LAN ports with V1.2.0.16 firmware, do you have traffic meter enabled?
2. The long list of security issues posted by NETGEAR on 15-16 DEC 2020 is notworthy.
3. The firmware ZIP file is identical, for both the RAX120 and the RAX120v2.
