How to Firmware Upgrade Netgear router AX1800 RAX20

How to Firmware Upgrade Netgear router AX1800 RAX20


Your router will need periodic firmware updates. This is normal as improvements are made. This video will show you step by step how to upgrade the router firmware.

Also shows "How to backup your router settings"


Release Notes for Firmware Version 1.0.2.82

Current GUI Language Version: 1.0.2.64_2.1.46.1

New GUI Language Version: 1.0.2.82_2.1.46.1

Current Firmware Version 1.0.2.64

New Firmware Version 1.0.2.82

Release Notes:

1. [New Features and Enhancements] Supports notifications for new devices.

2. [New Features and Enhancements] Supports Smart Parental Controls.

3. [Security Fixes] This firmware addresses security vulnerabilities.

4. [Bug Fixes] Fixes the issue where the device name for Android devices displays incorrectly.

5. [Bug Fixes] Fixes the issue where the speed test results display incorrectly.

6. [Bug Fixes] Fixes the issue where DDNS can't be enabled in AP mode.

7. [Bug Fixes] Fixes the issue where the Nighthawk app displays a "Router Not Found" message when string table file is too big.

8. [Bug Fixes] Fixes the issue where the installation might fail when a static IP address is set after a factory reset.

9. [Bug Fixes] Fixes the issue where IPTV might freeze after 10 seconds.

10. [Bug Fixes] Fixes the issue where the Armor activation might fail after the router reboots.

11. [Bug Fixes] Fixes the issue where if the Smart Connect feature is enabled, the Enable SSID Broadcast feature does not work correctly.

12. [Bug Fixes] Fixes the issue there the router web interface is not accessible from a wired computer using IPv6 address.

13. [Bug Fixes] Fixes the issue where the Attached Devices page do not show the correct number of devices connected.

14. [Bug Fixes] Fixes the issue where the iQoS database might fail to update.

15. [Bug Fixes] Fixes the issue where the 2.4GHz WiFi settings are not configurable using the Nighthawk app for iOS.

16. [Bug Fixes] Fixes the issue where the 5 GHz WiFi settings change back to the default settings if the changes were made during the installation using the Nighthawk app for iOS.

17. [Bug Fixes] Fixes the issue where an "Update error" message displays when the firmware is updated using the Nighthawk app or web interface.

18. [Bug Fixes] Fixes the issue where client devices cannot get an IPv6 address if the router is set as "Use DHCP server."