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New - RAX45 Firmware Version 1.0.5.106 Released
Enhancements:
Includes enhancements for checking the device password strength
Security Fixes:
Fixes security vulnerabilities.
For more information about security vulnerabilities, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/security/.
Bug Fixes:
- Fixes the issue where the 2.4 GHz guest WiFi cannot be enabled using the Nighthawk app for iOS.
- Fixes the issue where the Wireless and Guest WiFi status can only display the 2.4 GHz SSID.
- Fixes the issue where after changing the guest network SSID, the previous SSID settings display.
- Fixes minor bugs.
Firmware Update Instructions:
Download Link: https://kb.netgear.com/000064501/RAX45-Firmware-Version-1-0-5-106
To update your router’s firmware, follow the instructions in your router’s user manual. To find your router’s user manual, visit https://www.netgear.com/support/product/RAX45.aspx#docs.
https://kb.netgear.com/23960/How-do-I-manually-update-the-firmware-on-my-NETGEAR-router
This article applies to:
- Wireless AX Router Nighthawk (WiFi 6)
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I am trying to use the Nighthawk app to update the firmware on my RAX45 router. I am using the Check for updates function and it errors saying a problem has occur checking for updates. our firmware is currently V1.0.2.82. Any ideas?
I recommend using a wired PC and web browser to apply FW updates:
https://kb.netgear.com/23960/How-do-I-manually-update-the-firmware-on-my-NETGEAR-router
mrgncann wrote:
I am trying to use the Nighthawk app to update the firmware on my RAX45 router. I am using the Check for updates function and it errors saying a problem has occur checking for updates. our firmware is currently V1.0.2.82. Any ideas?
- I am having the same issue. I have to wonder why the app offers to check for firmware updates if the process doesn’t work.
