NETGEAR RAXE450 Router Firmware 1.0.12.96

Bug Fixes:

- Fixes the issue where a configuration through the router web interface causes a port conflict.
- Fixes the issue where the router web interface shows that the guest WiFi network is active even though you set up a WiFi schedule that specifies that the guest WiFi network must be inactive during that time.
- Fixes the issue where the router has low throughput when QoS is enabled.
- Fixes the issue where you cannot use the Nighthawk app to pause or restart parental controls for a client if you already blocked the client in the router web interface.
- Fixes the issue where you might be unable to select certain 5 GHz channels if the country setting is Australia.
- Fixes the issue where the router can’t send the log via Outlook.
- Fixes the issue where the router does not send the log if you configure the option to send the log when it is full.
- Fixes the issue where all Ethernet LAN ports go down if you change the Internet subnet mask.
- Fixes the issue where the link aggregation options are masked in the router web interface when the router functions in access point (AP) mode.
- Fixes the issue where the router web interface shows a warning message when you select port 1 or the Multi-Gig port in VLAN bridge mode.
- Fixes the issue where admin password protection is not enabled by default for ReadyShare HTTPS (via Internet) and FTP (via Internet).
- Fixes the issue where access point (AP) mode is not masked in the router web interface when WAN aggregation is enabled.
- Fixes the issue where the router web interface doesn’t show MAC address information on the Attached Devices page when QoS is enabled
- Fixes the issue where the router web interface displays an incorrect text format.
- Fixes the issue where the router allows the user name and password for PPPoE to be longer than 63 characters.

Security Fixes:

- Fixes security vulnerabilities.

Known Issues:

- The Nighthawk app and router web interface don’t successfully complete the OOKLA speed test in PPPoE mode, but the speed test does work normally if you run it from the OOKLA web portal or OOKLA app.
- Clients cannot connect to the 2.4 GHz band if it functions with a 40 MHz channel width.

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.