Is the Netgear RN524X still getting security updates?
The Netgear RN524X stopped receiving security updates on 1 April 2019. New vulnerabilities will not be fixed.
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 ended on
1 April 2019What to do. Replace it. Until then, turn off remote administration and UPnP, and keep it off the Internet.
Support timeline
Questions
Is the Netgear RN524X still getting security updates?
The Netgear RN524X stopped receiving security updates on 1 April 2019. New vulnerabilities will not be fixed.
What does end of life mean for the Netgear RN524X?
After its end of life, the Netgear RN524X receives no more security fixes from Netgear. 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: NETGEAR Enterprise Products EOL List (Dec2025 Release), End Of Service Date column. Each date is shown exactly as published.
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