Is the Mercusys MR27BE still getting security updates?

The manufacturer guarantees security updates for the Mercusys MR27BE until 10 December 2028 or 31 December 2029, 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.

Supported

Security updates guaranteed until, depending on the version

10 December 2028to 31 December 2029
Device
Mercusys MR27BE (router)
Source
MERCUSYS PSTI Statement of Compliance (UK statement)

What to do. Keep automatic updates on, or check for new firmware every few months. Nothing else to do for now.

Support timeline

2025202620272028202920302031V1V1.20V2Today
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
V1Supported10 December 2028Official end date published by the manufacturer.UK statement
V1.20Supported31 December 2029 or laterMinimum guaranteed by the manufacturer: updates may continue after this date.UK statement
V2Supported31 December 2029 or laterMinimum guaranteed by the manufacturer: updates may continue after this date.UK statement

Questions

Is the Mercusys MR27BE still getting security updates?

The manufacturer guarantees security updates for the Mercusys MR27BE until 10 December 2028 or 31 December 2029, depending on the hardware version.

What does end of life mean for the Mercusys MR27BE?

After its end of life, the Mercusys MR27BE 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.

  • AC12G30 September 2024 to 17 May 2027 Varies
  • MB110-4Guntil 31 December 2029 Supported
  • MB112-4Guntil 31 December 2029 Supported
  • MB113-4Guntil 31 December 2029 Supported
  • MB115-4Guntil 31 December 2029 Supported
  • MB135-4Guntil 31 December 2029 Supported
  • MB230-4Guntil 31 December 2029 Supported
  • MB235-4Guntil 31 December 2029 Supported
  • MB520-5Guntil 31 December 2029 Supported
  • MR30Guntil 31 December 2029 Supported
  • MR47BEuntil 31 December 2029 Supported
  • MR50Guntil 31 December 2029 Supported

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