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The gig is up -- the new AX12 will be D.O.A.
The AX12 appears to have NO DFS channel support.
This is according to Netgear's own product page (no DFS mention; whereas routers with DFS support mention that), and FCC documents (PY317300397)...
Not uncommon new technology systems were initially coming with limited DFS/TPC capabilities. Nothing to do with the subject chosen. Vendors - and I'm talking about the SoC/radio chipset makers here, too - are commonly going over a second certification round for DFS support, it's often specific to the markets and regulatory areas as the requirements are not exactly the same.
schumaku, I understand that in the past it was common for a second round for DFS certification, but for Netgear -- in 2018 -- can you provide any examples of when Netgear did that (filed initial FCC application without DFS, then made permissive change to add DFS later)?
In 2018, all I can find for Netgear is FCC applications with DFS reports in the initial application...
...except for the RAX120 (AX12-Nighthawk AX12 12-Stream WI-FI 6 Router). It was filed without DFS certification -- that is a strong clue that something happened (like maybe it did not pass initial DFS tests?).
The 'cousin' model (RAX80) FCC application was filed to the FCC with DFS reports.