Is the Linksys WHW0101 still getting security updates?
It depends on the hardware version printed on the label under the device: support ends between 9 August 2025 and 4 November 2028.
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
9 August 2025to 4 November 2028What 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All versions | Unsupported | 9 August 2025 | Official end date published by the manufacturer. | Australia |
| All versions | Supported | 4 November 2028 | Official end date published by the manufacturer. | United States |
| All versions | Supported | 4 November 2028 | Official end date published by the manufacturer. | Asia-Pacific |
| All versions | Supported | 4 November 2028 | Official end date published by the manufacturer. | Canada |
Questions
Is the Linksys WHW0101 still getting security updates?
It depends on the hardware version printed on the label under the device: support ends between 9 August 2025 and 4 November 2028.
What does end of life mean for the Linksys WHW0101?
After its end of life, the Linksys WHW0101 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 WHW0101-CA). Each date is shown exactly as published.
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