New Features and Enhancements:
- Supports the speed test feature in the Nighthawk app.
- Supports the China region.
Security Fixes:
- PSV-2019-0029
Bug Fixes:
- Fixes incorrect attributes in the analytics feature.
- Fixes the incorrect publish time algorithm in the analytics feature.
- Fixes the issue where there is no 2.4 GHz password when the extender only connects to the root AP’s 5 GHz network.
- Fixes the issue where the FTP access fails when using Microsoft Edge.
- Fixes the issue where the Android Nighthawk app displays “Extender Not Found” when a new extender is added from the router view.
- Fixes the issue where the WEP guest network fails after switching the root AP security from WEP to WPA2.
- Fixes the incorrect image bug in the iOS and Android Nighthawk app.
Firmware Update Instructions:
Download Link: http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/EX8000/EX8000-V1.0.1.202.zip
To update your extender’s firmware, follow the instructions in your extender’s user manual. To view your extender’s user manual, visit https://www.netgear.com/support/product/EX8000.aspx#docs.