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People are discussing a Netgear router bug in OpenWrt involving the R6220 and hostapd probe requests, while also circling a product guide for the Nighthawk RAXE500. The mix suggests both troubleshooting interest around older hardware and continued attention on Netgear’s high-end Wi‑Fi 6E gear.

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Key Takeaway Netgear is in the spotlight for both a specific OpenWrt bug on the R6220 and renewed interest in the Nighthawk RAXE500.
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Netgear is in the spotlight for both a specific OpenWrt bug on the R6220 and renewed interest in the Nighthawk RAXE500.

People are discussing a Netgear router bug in OpenWrt involving the R6220 and hostapd probe requests, while also circling a product guide for the Nighthawk RAXE500. The mix suggests both troubleshooting interest around older hardware and continued attention on Netgear’s high-end Wi‑Fi 6E gear.

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SmallNetBuilder · 983d ago
NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 Product Guide: Everything You Need to Know

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OpenWrt Forum · 14h ago
[BUG v25.12.x] Netgear R6220, ramips/mt7621 - hostapd: handle_probe_req: send failed

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Bug affected device Netgear R6220
Featured product NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500

What to Watch

  • Track OpenWrt forum updates for fixes to the R6220 hostapd probe-request bug. OpenWrt Forum
  • Watch the Nighthawk RAXE500 product guide for any updated specs, pricing, or availability notes. SmallNetBuilder

What Changed

  • NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 Product Guide: Everything You Need to Know SmallNetBuilder
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Netgear is the first company to receive conditional approval to sell its routers in the US following a recent FCC ban.

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