New frimware is here with finally WPA3 and Smart ConnectBut what more new?

New Features and Enhancements:Supports Smart Connect.Supports WPA3.Supports better device identification in the attached device list.Enhances the boot up time.Bug Fixes:Fixes the WiFi driver crash issue

New Firmware Released RAX40 1.0.3.80 with WPA3

27 Replies

Retired_Member
Jun 06, 2020
The only thing I noticed immediately was the device icons and editing device names on the configuration. I was wondering the same, what is new in this new FW!
- tsui
  Tutor
  Jun 08, 2020
  New Features and Enhancements:
  Supports Smart Connect.
  Supports WPA3.
  Supports better device identification in the attached device list.
  Enhances the boot up time.
  Bug Fixes:
  Fixes the WiFi driver crash issue
  - avf0000000000
    Tutor
    Jun 12, 2020
    I upgraded the firmware and the router crashes daliy now.. 1.0.3.80 It lookslike an issue with IOS - WLAN access rejected: incorrect security. But not sure... The new features are great but not worth the daily crash. Very disappointed working from home. I tried rolling back the FW and restoring my settings but that did work. I guess I will roll it back and restore factory settings and allow it to populate the access list.. Anyone else having issues with the new FW and it blocking / crashing?
Retired_Member
Jun 12, 2020
I am using Smart Connect and WPA2+WPA3 and it has been very stable since the release of the FW. The problem is FW rendered EAX20 extender unusable.

If you are using WPA3 only, switch back to WPA2 and give it a try.
- christer12
  Star
  Jun 13, 2020
  Yes, I use Smart Connect and WPA2+WPA3, my galaxy S8+ don't support WPA3. Just a few new devices support WPA3. I belive I just need to be patient with RAX40. I know what I signet up for. Wifi 6 isn't quite finished
  - Retired_Member
    Jun 14, 2020
    I jinxed myself, we had some dropped multiplayer connections on Nintendo Switch tonight. I feel like this router needs to be rebooted every so often.
OnyxNova
Tutor
Jun 14, 2020
It's really nice to see that the firmware is still broken and Netgear hasn't done a damn thing about it. Not even basic communication or a damn release note. This has defintely soured me on Netgear and their products, not that they care or like it will make any difference.
ZacharyZSun
Guide
Jun 16, 2020
My wifi just stop broadcasting the signal after a few hours, it happened twice today. The lights are both on for 2.4g and 5g but I can't find the wifi on any of my devices
- avf0000000000
  Tutor
  Jun 16, 2020
  If you can get into your routers GUI. You may find that you devices are being blocked. Mine started with a couple then eventually all were blocked that were on the network. Had to keep trying new devices until I could get in to unblock. I eventuly gave up did a factory reset. I then rolled back to my old FW . Has not crashed since..! Hopfully Netgear is aware of the issue and is doing somthing about it..
  - ZacharyZSun
    Guide
    Jun 16, 2020
    It might be! But the older version of 1.0.3 also has a lot of issues. I don’t have access to 1.0.2 firmware. Don’t know where to find it.
Retired_Member
Jun 17, 2020
Folks, can everyone list their problems with the new RAX40 firmware under this thread?

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-Routers-with-WiFi-6-AX/RAX40-Firmware-1-0-3-80-Crash-Bug-Log/m-p/1931718/highlight/true#M9639
Maxgur
Guide
Jun 22, 2020
The firmware is not finalized. WIFI connection is interrupted periodically with devices (Smart Connect mode) Problem with connecting Samsung S20 phone. Communication with devices via WIFI may disappear and then the device cannot connect to the router. Only rebooting the router helps, but this is not normal for such a company.
Most likely the firmware is very raw and will fix all problems soon.

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New Firmware Released RAX40 1.0.3.80 with WPA3