NETGEAR RAX29 Router Firmware 1.0.5.70

New features:

- Support Smart Parental Control.

Bug Fixes: 

- Improved USB performance.
- Fixes the issue where when there is no traffic for more than 5 minutes, the PPPoE connection cannot be automatically terminated.
- Fixes the issue where there are no WAN connection Logs for idle time.
- It Fixes the issue where the block sites function with IPv6 on is fail sometimes.
- Fixes the issue where the WAN host can't get ICMP reply from internal LAN client by enabling "Allow external IPv6 hosts ping internal IPv6 hosts"
- Fixes the issue where when input incorrect username or password 3 times, the "Router Password Reset" page doesn't display.
- Fixes the issue where after disabling WiFi radio both 2.4G and 5G, the "WPS Wizard" function doesn't show gray, and the "Turn off wireless signal by schedule" function still works.
- Fixes the issue where the "GNU GPL" document content spells wrong, and the "GNU GPL" link option is wrong.
- Fixes the issue where after port triggering customer rule, it can't establish an inbound connection.
- Fixes the issue where the QoS status cannot display when setting up the router as AP or Bridge mode.
- Fixes the issue where the DHCP/PPPoE/PPTP Connection Status display is incomplete.
- Fixes the issue where after the browser switch to a different language, GUI doesn't show a prompt: "Do you want to switch from language A to language B?".
- Fixes the issue where lots of unused space at bottom of the web GUI.
- Fixes the issue where “my device name” on the Armor portal does not update accordingly after being changed from GUI.
- Fixes the issue where GUI language version-related info showed abnormal in the FW detection page.
- Fixes the issue where when the IPv6 function is disabled, the LAN PC still gets an IPv6 gateway.
- Fixes the issue where after enabled IPv6 PPPoE, the router cannot automatically change IPv4 PPPoE to “always-on”.
- Fixes the issue where there is no "Days" info on the "Show Statistics" page.
- Fixes the issue where the gateway IP Address shows "null" when DUT is in bridge mode
- Fixes the issue where when disabling armor by app, GUI still shows Armor as activated.
- Fixes the issue where the Armor icon doesn’t be removed in AP mode.
- Fixes the issue where there is no warning message in GUI when NTP sync failed.
- Fixes the issue where WAN PC can't ping LAN PC success when "Allow external IPv6 hosts ping internal IPv6 hosts" is enabled.
- Fixes the issue where during the WPS period, the user still can set up other Wi-Fi settings.
- Fixes the issue where the attached Devices icon always shows as a computer.
- Fixes the issue where the “Disable Port Triggering" option is checked by default.

Security Fixes:

- Fixes security vulnerabilities.

Firmware Upgrade Instruction

- Note: To avoid wireless disconnect issues during the firmware download process, NETGEAR recommends that the firmware upgrade be performed on a computer with a wired connection.
- Write down all the settings that were changed from the default values as you may need to re-enter them manually.
- Download and extract the new firmware to a convenient place such as your desktop.
- Log in to the router using a Web browser.
- Click ADVANCED tab > Administration > Firmware Upgrade.
- Click Browse and find the file you just downloaded.
- Click Upload. Do not interrupt the upgrade while the router does this step.

Important Note:

- The upgrade process is complete when the on screen progress bar completes. If the power LED light turns amber and blinks, power cycle the router to complete the upgrade.
- If the upgrade progress bar on web GUI doesn't display correctly during the firmware upgrade, you can still check the status using the Power LED. The Power LED should be blinking (amber) during firmware upgrade. After the firmware upgrade is complete and the system boots up, it changes to a steady amber color.
- Please DO NOT power off or reboot the device during the firmware upgrade, otherwise, it may result in corrupt firmware and cause the device not to work.

About Router Firmware:

Before you consider downloading this firmware, go to the system information page of the router and make sure that the currently installed version isn't either newer or matching this release.

Due to the large variety of router models and different methods for upgrading the device, it is highly recommended that you read and, above all, understand the installation steps before you apply the new firmware, even if you are a power user.

In theory, these steps shouldn't be much of a hassle for anyone, because manufacturers try to make them as easy as possible, even if they don't always succeed. Basically, you must upload the new firmware to the router through its administration page and allow it to upgrade.

If you install a new version, you can expect increased security levels, different vulnerability issues to be resolved, improved overall performance and transfer speeds, enhanced compatibility with other devices, added support for newly developed technologies, as well as several other changes.

If you're looking for certain safety measures, remember that it would be best if you perform the upload using an Ethernet cable rather than a wireless connection, which can be interrupted easily. Also, make sure you don't power off the router or use its buttons during the installation, if you wish avoid any malfunctions.

If this firmware meets your current needs, get the desired version and apply it to your router unit; if not, check with our website as often as possible so that you don't miss the update that will improve your device.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.