NETGEAR RAX50 Router Firmware 1.0.2.72

Changes:

- Fixes security issues.
- Fixes the issue where if the VLAN/bridge mode feature is enabled and the router is in AP mode, the user cannot log in to the router web interface and the console print crash message displays.
- Fixes the issue where the attached device table includes typos if 250 devices are commented to the router.
- Fixes the issue where the clients in access control page display abnormally when the router is changed from AP mode to router mode.
- Fixes the issue where the connection type for disconnected wired clients display as wireless devices.
- Fixes the issue where the GUI displays issues and browser compatibility issues occur in QoS related pages.
- Fixes the issue where the "Enable AX" feature is disabled after enabling the “Turn off wireless by scheduled” feature.
- Fixes the issue where sometimes the user can input less than eight characters for the WiFi password and successfully save it.
- Fixes the issue where the router cannot sync time from local when NTP service shutdown
- Fixes the issue where sometimes a "www.routerlogin.net didn't send any data" message displays when the router runs CD less with a static IP.
- Fixes the issue where the version number in the Android Nighthawk app is incomplete.
- Fixes the issue where blocked wired clients can access LAN side service (as HTTP service)
- Fixes the issue where the default channel is always set to 44 for 5G NA regions
- Fixes the issue where the device name in the Media Server page does not change if the device name is changed using the Nighthawk app.
- Fixes the issue where the download speed performance drops via TCP port 80.
- Fixes the issue where in AP mode, in the client IP address for the connection status always displays as 0.0.0.0.
- Fixes the issue where the GUI menu placement of some router functions don’t’ display correctly in bridge mode.
- Fixes the issue where the router web interface shows a "404 not found" message after clicking Search button
- Fixes the issue where the “Checking for new firmware” message displays redundant digits in the new version number.
- Fixes the issue where the admin account Settings page style is different from other pages.
- Fixes the issue where guest network status on the GUI main page does not display correctly.
- Fixes the issue where the priority cannot be modified in the Attached Devices page
- Fixes the issue where the Access Control page does not display normally for MacBooks.
- Fixes the issue where the Nighthawk app and router web interface does not show all attached devices if 253 devices are connected. Fixes the issue where the WAN PC cannot access Router GUI via IPv6 address
- Fixes the issue where in iOS Nighthawk app, some special characters in the SSID display incorrectly.
- Fixes the issue where the guest network is available during boot but the guest network is disabled in setting.

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.