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New - RAX120v1 and RAX120v2 Firmware Version 1.2.9.52 Released
This came in via Auto update today on my v2. This is for v1's as well.
Installed the update using auto update, then power cycled OFF then back ON then factory reset and setup from scratch. Mines in Wireless Bridge mode.
Security Fixes: 09/20/2023
- This firmware addresses security vulnerabilities. For more information about security vulnerabilities, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/security.
Bug Fixes: Seen in FW update page
- Fixes the issue where the router would sometimes randomly reboot. 🎂
- Fixes the issue where the WiFi schedule function was not working correctly.
- Fixes the issue where Armor activation sometimes failed.
- Fixes issues with Japan IPv6 DNS (DS-lite).
NOTE: If the RAX seems to stall or hang, try disabling Armor to see if this helps, if it's enabled.
Download Link:
RAX120v1/120v2: Same version for both model RAX120 series routers.
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/RAX120#download
Firmware Update Instructions:
To update your product’s firmware, follow the instructions in your product’s user manual. To find your user manual, visit https://www.netgear.com/support/, enter your model number in the search box, and click the Documentation button on the product page.
NOTE: Nighthawk app or the routers web page may not report seeing new FW updates. NG may not push this to there auto update services immediately and may activate the newer FW update being seen on there auto update services at a later time. User will have the choice to manually update if you want too.
To Manually update FW on the router if this isn't seen on the routers web page:
https://kb.netgear.com/23960/How-do-I-manually-update-the-firmware-on-my-NETGEAR-router
NOTE: Use a wired PC and web browser to update router FW.
https://kb.netgear.com/22697/How-do-I-install-my-NETGEAR-router-using-the-router-web-interface
If continued problems are seen after a FW update, it's recommended to try a >factory reset and setup from scratch with out loading any saved configurations from backup files.
https://kb.netgear.com/9665/How-do-I-perform-a-factory-reset-on-my-NETGEAR-router
https://kb.netgear.com/24233/How-do-I-erase-the-configuration-settings-on-my-Nighthawk-router
NOTE: Recommend setting the default DHCP IP address pool range to the following after applying and a factory reset: 192.168.#.100 to 192.168.#.200.
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Let us know how it works for you...
So I tested my RAX120v2.
1. Connected behind a Orbi 970 with a 10Gb LAN Port.2. Connected behind a SXR30 Pro with NG GS-108 1Gb 8-port switch in between.
1 6ft CAT6 UTP cable connecting the RAX120 to it's source device while in AP mode.
1Gb Windows 10x64 PC
First test is with RAX in AP mode connected with it's MG port to the Orbi 970 10Gb LAN port and 1 wired PC connected to the RAX120v2 LAN port in back. RAX was first set up in router mode and it's Internet port section there set to the 5GB Internet port and applied. Then AP mode was configured for static IP and the configuration applied:
Wired PC connected to LAN 4 port.
Second test is with the RAX in AP mode with it's INTERNET port connected to the NG GS-108 swithch connected behind Orbi SXR30 router and 1 wired PC connected to the RAX120v2 LAN port in back. RAX was first set up in router mode and it's Internet port section there set to the Main Internet port and applied. Then AP mode was configured for static IP and the configuration applied:
Wired PC connected to LAN 4 port.
Third test is with the RAX in AP mode with it's INTERNET port connected to the NG GS-108 switch connected behind Orbi SXR30 router and 1 wired PC connected to the RAX120v2 MG Port:
Wired PC connected to the MG port.
Throughout all testing configurations above, I never saw any speed results below 900Mbps for the DOWN and 50Mpbs for the UP while the RAX120 was in AP mode.
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For anyone with a RAX120v2 and out of warranty and would like an alternative to NG stock FW:
OpenWRT 24.10 has official support for RAX120
Just got released: https://downloads.openwrt.org/releases/24.10.0-rc1/targets/qualcommax/ipq807x/Any support and technical information needed regarding OpenWRT, please review and consult with OpenWRT support and forum information.
Good Luck.Firmware 1.2.9.52 causes the same random reboot issue I had with this router out the box.
I re-installed firmware RAX120-V1.2.8.43-rc and turned off auto-update this time. It is the only firmware version that fixes the random reboot issue for me.
Would need to know more to better determine what that mysterious reboot was.
What all features is enabled and CPU and memory usages need to be checked.
NG directly fixed a reboot issue that users were seeing with older versions of FW. I ran v.52 on my v2 and never saw this after FW was loaded. Factory reset and setup from scratch is recommended after v.52 is loaded.
mrmooocow wrote:
Firmware 1.2.9.52 causes the same random reboot issue I had with this router out the box.
I re-installed firmware RAX120-V1.2.8.43-rc and turned off auto-update this time. It is the only firmware version that fixes the random reboot issue for me.
I have a RAX120V1 that would slow down then drop both frequencies randomly. This was before the firmware update 1.2.9.52. The cooling fan would run for short bursts of time while under heavy loads. I even enabled the fan to run continuously but that did not stop the dropouts. I noticed the area under the router was very warm and decided that the wood shelf the router was sitting on was impeding the cooling of the router. I found some small round felt pads that I could put under the routers feet to elevate the router. I kept stacking the pads until the router stopped resetting (approx. 1"). I now have a router that does not spontaneously dropout and can carry heavy internet traffic at the speed of my ISP plan. BTW I also switched all cabling to CAT6A as well. I am happy with the results!
RAX120V1 router
CM2000 modem
Good to hear that getting more air flow under the router helped.
Something I keep under the bottom of mine:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IGSATZY
Thanks for sharing.
Enjoy.
KenNdaBoro wrote:
I have a RAX120V1 that would slow down then drop both frequencies randomly. This was before the firmware update 1.2.9.52. The cooling fan would run for short bursts of time while under heavy loads. I even enabled the fan to run continuously but that did not stop the dropouts. I noticed the area under the router was very warm and decided that the wood shelf the router was sitting on was impeding the cooling of the router. I found some small round felt pads that I could put under the routers feet to elevate the router. I kept stacking the pads until the router stopped resetting (approx. 1"). I now have a router that does not spontaneously dropout and can carry heavy internet traffic at the speed of my ISP plan. BTW I also switched all cabling to CAT6A as well. I am happy with the results!
RAX120V1 router
CM2000 modem
11 Days uptime on my RAX120v2:
Found one bug while in bridge mode.
Link rate and connection status are not correctly being displayed when connected to SSID signal:
Otherwise working so far in bridge mode.
Anyone curious on where IPv6 features are on the RAX120, it's located here on the WEB UI:
I use Hardware Version RAX120v2 in AP Mode on Firmware Version 1.2.9.52. I've got two pieces of this router. I want to use all of the 6 Ethernet Ports as the simple LAN switch. Why on Multi-GIG Port the upload is truncatet to 1MBps transfer? The download in the same time gives full speed of 600MBps from ISP on tests. Ther is no QoS active in AP mode. If I hot-swap my Cat.6 shielded cable from "Muliti-Gig" Port to the "Internet" port , there is no speed limit instantly for upload (200MBps to ISP)and download (600MBps from ISP)..I confirmed this behaviour on two pieces of RAX120v2 hardware - it is not incident, The same problem.with Multi-Gig port upload. My cable is ok and my ISP has no such limits like 1MBps. The other end of this Cat.6 STP cable sits in stable old 3com 8 port Gigabit switch. It shouldn't be a rocket speed challenge.
Can't You init the port driver correctly or You lost something unchecked in your code in AP mode. I have made factory reset on 1.2.9.52 firmware and I made setup from a scratch.
Did you first set the MG port for Internet connection while in router mode, then change from router mode to AP mode?
What is the brand and model host router that the RAX is connecting to?
What is the connection rate seen on the host router when the MG port is connected? Be sure the RAX is connecting to a MG port on the host router as well.
What CAT# LAN cable are you using between the RAX and host router? CAT6A STP is recommended.
Tou wrote:
I use Hardware Version RAX120v2 in AP Mode on Firmware Version 1.2.9.52. I've got two pieces of this router. I want to use all of the 6 Ethernet Ports as the simple LAN switch. Why on Multi-GIG Port the upload is truncatet to 1MBps transfer? The download in the same time gives full speed of 600MBps from ISP on tests. Ther is no QoS active in AP mode. If I hot-swap my Cat.6 shielded cable from "Muliti-Gig" Port to the "Internet" port , there is no speed limit instantly for upload (200MBps to ISP)and download (600MBps from ISP)..I confirmed this behaviour on two pieces of RAX120v2 hardware - it is not incident, The same problem.with Multi-Gig port upload. My cable is ok and my ISP has no such limits like 1MBps. The other end of this Cat.6 STP cable sits in stable old 3com 8 port Gigabit switch. It shouldn't be a rocket speed challenge.
Can't You init the port driver correctly or You lost something unchecked in your code in AP mode. I have made factory reset on 1.2.9.52 firmware and I made setup from a scratch.
