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New RAX120 Firmware 1.0.1.136 is trash I rolled back
I updated the firmware on my RAX120 to 1.0.1.136. What a NIGHTMARE!! All iPhones locked on 2.4ghz. Terribly slow loading of apps & pages. Way more Microsoft Teams drop outs, Sonos Speaker took forever...
my firmware is set to DISABLE automatic firmware updates... but somehow it downloaded and installed 1.0.2.136
all of my kasa 2.4g devices wont connect... found out DHCP isnt working on this update
used version 1.0.1.122....but somehow it keeps updating to 1.0.2.136 every night...
and yes... the radio button next to DISABLE automatic firmware updates is marked.
and no... factory reset didnt help
THUS... i had to telnet into debug mode to actually turn off auto updates by using this info...
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Firmware-V1-12-0-18-Discussion/td-p/1320421/page/5
Contact Netgear and Kasa and mine did not auto update to 1.0.2.136 but since it seems like a high priority security update better you have it than get your router in some mess due to a vulnerability. Also dont run the router at 160Mhz leave that turned off and if you have connection issues and no AX devices downgrade settings to AC router settings, you wont loose out on much. Also turn off PMF as that can cause connection issues. Have you tried wiping your Kasa devices and reinstalling them? It may be that simple? If they can see the RAX120's 2.4Ghz signal they should be able to coinnect.
I have been using version 1.0.1.122 for weeks now with NO single issue at all with all my 75 connected devices! Care less of their security updates. Godspeed.
It's a shame you can't get it to run on the latest firmware. While it might not be important for you some of the security updates really are needed to protect your network.
let's hope when the next firmware is released you can try that but I feel there is something unique your end that is the cause of the issues.
