Bug Fixes:
- Fixed de-authentication issues for the PMF (Protected Management Frame) supported wireless stations.
- Fixed - Facebook Wifi captive portal issue for non-default VLANs.
NETGEAR Insight Fixes:
- Fixed - Access Points goes offline randomly in Insight App and Cloud portal due to Internet fluctuations.
Security Fixes:
- PSV-2019-0061-No rate limiting on login form - WAC505 - V5.0.10.2.
- PSV-2019-0084 - WAC510 - SSH Login does not enforce any rate limiting.
- PSV-2019-0083 -The Insight Managed Smart Cloud Wireless Access Point (WAC505/ WAC510) can be remotely rebooted by an unauthorized user.
Known Issues:
- While using the Facebook Wi-Fi feature, some iOS devises and Android devices might not automatically display the Facebook Authentication page. The user must launch the web browser to display the Facebook Authentication page.
- The user might need to clear the web browser cache to get the latest web management interface changes after updating to a newer firmware version.
Firmware Update Instructions:
Download Link : https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/WAC505/WAC505-510_V8.0.6.4.zip
- Before using a new Access Point, make sure that you are using the latest firmware. To download firmware, visit downloadcenter.netgear.com.
- If the WAC510 AP is operating on firmware v1.2.1.6 or above, update the firmware to latest version.
- If the WAC510 AP is operating on firmware lower than v1.2.1.6, update the firmware to v1.2.1.6 first, and then update the AP to latest firmware.
- If the WAC505 AP is operating on firmware v1.5.2.3 or higher, update to the latest firmware.
If the Access Point is connected to the Insight cloud, perform a firmware update through the firmware schedule policy, or perform a manual device firmware update using the Insight app or local web GUI.
After updating to the latest firmware, make sure to update to the latest version of the NETGEAR Insight app for the best functionality and user experience.
To update your product’s firmware, follow the instructions in your product’s user manual. To find your user manual, visit https://www.netgear.com/support/, enter your model number in the search box, and click the Documentation button on the product page.
Standalone to Insight Mode:
- Make sure that you are running the latest firmware. In the local browser interface, go to Configuration -> System -> Basic -> Management Mode -> select “Insight” -> APPLY.
Note: Install the NETGEAR Insight app v5.0.x on your mobile devices to discover and manage the WAC505 and WAC510 APs.
Router Mode:
- Before using a new Access Point, make sure that you are using the latest firmware.
- If the Access Point is operating in router mode with firmware v1.2.5.12 or lower, make sure to set the default management VLAN ID (1) and default VLAN ID for first DHCP server before updating to the latest firmware.
Unsupported Features:
- Router Mode (WAC505).
- WDS configuration in Router mode (WAC510).
Limitations:
- IE10 and lower versions are not supported.
- In the WAC510 AP, a backup configuration file that was created on a firmware lower than v1.2.0.12 will not be restored on v1.2.0.12 or above through the IE11 browser.