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Is the Mercusys MA86XE still getting security updates?

It depends on the hardware version printed on the label under the device: support ends between 17 May 2027 and 31 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.

Depends on the hardware version

Security updates end, depending on the hardware version

17 May 2027to 31 December 2029
Device
Mercusys MA86XE (device)
Source
MERCUSYS PSTI Statement of Compliance (UK statement)

What 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

2025202620272028202920302031V1V2Today
Security updates per hardware version, to scale. The bar ends on the manufacturer's date; a faded end means "or later".

By hardware version

Dates differ between hardware versions and sometimes between markets. The version is on the label under the device.

Hardware versionStatusSecurity updates untilBasisSource
V1Ending soon17 May 2027Official end date published by the manufacturer.UK statement
V2Supported31 December 2029 or laterMinimum guaranteed by the manufacturer: updates may continue after this date.UK statement

Questions

Is the Mercusys MA86XE still getting security updates?

It depends on the hardware version printed on the label under the device: support ends between 17 May 2027 and 31 December 2029.

What does end of life mean for the Mercusys MA86XE?

After its end of life, the Mercusys MA86XE 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.

  • MA20Nuntil 31 December 2029 Supported
  • MA30Euntil 31 December 2029 Supported
  • MA30Huntil 31 December 2029 Supported
  • MA32Huntil 31 December 2029 Supported
  • MA37BEuntil 31 December 2029 Supported
  • MA37BEHuntil 31 December 2029 Supported
  • MA47BEuntil 31 December 2029 Supported
  • MA60XNBuntil 31 December 2029 Supported
  • MA70XEuntil 31 December 2027 Supported
  • MA72XHuntil 31 December 2029 Supported
  • MA80XEuntil 31 December 2029 Supported
  • MA86XHuntil 31 December 2029 Supported

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