ex8000 new firmware released : V1.0.1.186 no release notes yet

[ChrisL1971]

Hello,

a new firmware has been released if you press the check update button on the EX8000. This update includes a guest mode but there are no release notes yet.  No idea how it works in AP mode.

Chris

[StephenB]

It's not posted at the ex8000 support page either (which shows 1.0.1.180), which is unusual.

[flyturbo]

How about Netgear fixing connection issues that everyone is complaining about before implementing new features? Oh wait, they totally missed the boat on Guest mode. In took what almost a year to figure out that Guest mode is missing?

[ChrisL1971]

Flyturbo,

I've using it now in AP mode and that works without a problem. The only issue is that the Connected Devices menu is not showing any devices by default. pless the reload button and you get answers like this: <unknown> as device name. Better to try to connect all range extenders with a (ehternet over power) cable.

[flyturbo]

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@ChrisL1971 wrote:

Flyturbo,

I've using it now in AP mode and that works without a problem. The only issue is that the Connected Devices menu is not showing any devices by default. pless the reload button and you get answers like this: <unknown> as device name. Better to try to connect all range extenders with a (ehternet over power) cable.

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What units are you using for Ethernet over power? I have test the EX8000 in AP mode and works but I have the unit right next to my router. My question is can I use both router and the EX8000 in AP mode to supply WiFi to clients?

[StephenB]

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@flyturbo wrote: 

 I have test the EX8000 in AP mode and works but I have the unit right next to my router. My question is can I use both router and the EX8000 in AP mode to supply WiFi to clients?

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You can, but that doesn't make much sense if the EX8000 is right next to the router.  

If you are looking for a powerline ethernet product, I'd suggest pairing the EX8000 with the PLP2000.  The EX8000 is a high end extender/AP, so you want the fastest ethernet backhaul you can get.  Powerline link speeds are much higher than their real-world throughput, so they aren't a useful guide when purchasing.  https://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/powerline/default.aspx

But I'd first try it in extender mode.

[schumaku]

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@flyturbo wrote:

How about Netgear fixing connection issues that everyone is complaining about before implementing new features?

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Appears Netgear does not see these issues in the lab or in QA. For the non-EX8000 owner: Are the problems similar to what we experience on the EX7000 with the recent firmware (which was adding Mesh capabilities - whatever that might be)?

@flyturbo wrote:

 Oh wait, they totally missed the boat on Guest mode. In took what almost a year to figure out that Guest mode is missing?

Hm, that was probably the most missing feature since Netgear does make WiFi Range Extenders.

[Roofer4Life]

Don’t upgrade to this firmware! Connection goes out often and it is unusable.