Is the Linksys MX4200 still getting security updates?
It depends on the hardware version printed on the label under the device: support ends between 30 September 2027 and 11 December 2029.
The date after which a device gets no more security fixes is also called its end of life (EOL) or end of support.
Security updates end, depending on the hardware version
30 September 2027to 11 December 2029What to do. Find the hardware version on the label under the device (for example "Ver: 3.0"), then read its line in the table.
Support timeline
By hardware version
Dates differ between hardware versions and sometimes between markets. The version is on the label under the device.
| Hardware version | Status | Security updates until | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V2 | Ending soon | 30 September 2027 | Official end date published by the manufacturer. | Singapore |
| All versions | Supported | 11 December 2029 | Official end date published by the manufacturer. | United States |
| All versions | Supported | 11 December 2029 | Official end date published by the manufacturer. | Asia-Pacific |
| All versions | Supported | 11 December 2029 | Official end date published by the manufacturer. | China |
| All versions | Supported | 11 December 2029 | Official end date published by the manufacturer. | Europe |
| All versions | Supported | 11 December 2029 | Official end date published by the manufacturer. | Japan |
| All versions | Supported | 11 December 2029 | Official end date published by the manufacturer. | South Korea |
| All versions | Supported | 11 December 2029 | Official end date published by the manufacturer. | Europe, Middle East and Africa |
| All versions | Supported | 11 December 2029 | Official end date published by the manufacturer. | UK statement |
Questions
Is the Linksys MX4200 still getting security updates?
It depends on the hardware version printed on the label under the device: support ends between 30 September 2027 and 11 December 2029.
What does end of life mean for the Linksys MX4200?
After its end of life, the Linksys MX4200 receives no more security fixes from Linksys. It keeps working, but any vulnerability found later stays open, which makes it an easy target once attackers know about it.
Where does this date come from?
From the manufacturer: Minimum Support Period for Security Updates (Singapore); Linksys Product End of Life (Linksys End-of-Life and End-of-support Products lookup) (SKU MX4200-UK). Each date is shown exactly as published.
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