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Re: Nighthawk RAX50 Region not changeable - now what?

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Nighthawk RAX50 Region not changeable - now what?

I purchased this router new from Walmart in the U.S. The country region is set to China and I am unable to change it. I've tried the telenet route with no success. My question is should I return the router or just use it as is? It seems to work fine but seems like maybe I'm using unauthorized channels for the U.S. The channels I have available are 36,40,44,48, 52DFS, 56DFS, 60DFS and 64DFS.

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Re: Nighthawk RAX50 Region not changeable - now what?


@tlarm wrote:

I purchased this router new from Walmart in the U.S. The country region is set to China and I am unable to change it. I've tried the telenet route with no success. My question is should I return the router or just use it as is? It seems to work fine but seems like maybe I'm using unauthorized channels for the U.S. The channels I have available are 36,40,44,48, 52DFS, 56DFS, 60DFS and 64DFS.


Recommend you return the item to the vendor.  Wi-Fi channels are only one issue.  Problems can develop down the road when it comes to updating firmware.

 

 

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Re: Nighthawk RAX50 Region not changeable - now what?


@tlarm wrote:

I purchased this router new from Walmart in the U.S. The country region is set to China and I am unable to change it. I've tried the telenet route with no success. My question is should I return the router or just use it as is? It seems to work fine but seems like maybe I'm using unauthorized channels for the U.S. The channels I have available are 36,40,44,48, 52DFS, 56DFS, 60DFS and 64DFS.


Recommend you return the item to the vendor.  Wi-Fi channels are only one issue.  Problems can develop down the road when it comes to updating firmware.

 

 

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Re: Nighthawk RAX50 Region not changeable - now what?

Ok thank you. I just did. 🙂
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