Is the Linksys MX5501 still getting security updates?
The manufacturer guarantees security updates for the Linksys MX5501 until 11 December 2029 or 30 April 2030, depending on the hardware version.
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 guaranteed until, depending on the version
11 December 2029to 30 April 2030What to do. Keep automatic updates on, or check for new firmware every few months. Nothing else to do for now.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | China |
| 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 | 30 April 2030 | Official end date published by the manufacturer. | Asia-Pacific |
| All versions | Supported | 30 April 2030 | Official end date published by the manufacturer. | Europe, Middle East and Africa |
Questions
Is the Linksys MX5501 still getting security updates?
The manufacturer guarantees security updates for the Linksys MX5501 until 11 December 2029 or 30 April 2030, depending on the hardware version.
What does end of life mean for the Linksys MX5501?
After its end of life, the Linksys MX5501 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: Linksys Product End of Life (Linksys End-of-Life and End-of-support Products lookup) (SKU MX5501-KE). Each date is shown exactly as published.
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