Is the Mercusys AC12G still getting security updates?
It depends on the hardware version printed on the label under the device: support ends between 30 September 2024 and 17 May 2027.
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 2024to 17 May 2027What 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V1 | Unsupported | 30 September 2024 | Official end date published by the manufacturer. | UK statement |
| V3 | Ending soon | 17 May 2027 | Official end date published by the manufacturer. | UK statement |
Questions
Is the Mercusys AC12G still getting security updates?
It depends on the hardware version printed on the label under the device: support ends between 30 September 2024 and 17 May 2027.
What does end of life mean for the Mercusys AC12G?
After its end of life, the Mercusys AC12G receives no more security fixes from Mercusys. 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: MERCUSYS PSTI Statement of Compliance. Each date is shown exactly as published.
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