Enhancements:

• Firmware upgrade checks at the day zero configuration page in standalone mode.
• Now MAC ACL supports 512 wireless clients in standalone and Insight mode. 
• The added hostname in the client event notifications in standalone and Insight mode. 

Bug Fixes:

• Fixes issues when client isolation is enabled and certain users can still access local resources.
• Fixes device UI freeze when navigating from management mode settings to the general tab. 

Security Issues:

• Fixes security vulnerability issues.

For more information about security vulnerabilities, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/security/.

Known Issues:

• Radio buttons don't display during a day zero configuration of the access point.
  Workaround: The AP dashboard loads later.
• MAC ACL does not work as expected when MAC Randomization is enabled on the wireless clients.
  Workaround: Disable MAC Randomization on the devices.
• 802.11r-based Fast Roaming fails for Samsung Galaxy S10 clients when connected to a WPA2-Enterprise SSID where Protected Management Frames (PMF) is enabled.
  Workaround: Disable PMF.
• The instant Captive Portal feature does not work for clients connected to an OWE SSID on a newly onboarded access point.
  Workaround: Reapply Captive Portal configuration from Insight.
• Issues in the Insight Instant Mesh WiFi can cause the access point to operate on a non-optimum channel.
  Workaround: Configure the access point to use a static channel.
• Client connectivity and throughput-related interoperability issues can occur with certain Windows, Android, and iOS client OS versions, or when WPA3/WPA2 mixed mode security is enabled on the SSID.
  Workaround: Upgrade to the latest available Windows/Android/iOS OS version, and update the WiFi client to the latest driver.
• Interoperability issues can occur with certain clients when the Band Steering feature is enabled.
  Workaround: Disable this feature if client interoperability issues are observed.
• Some clients might not show the pop-up login screen when connected to the Instant Captive Portal SSID.
  Workaround: Launch a web browser and enter the URL for the captive portal authentication page into the browser's address field. For example, open any http web site such as http://NeverSSL.com. 
• Some special characters are not supported in Instant Captive Portal SSIDs.
  Workaround: We recommend against using special characters in the SSID name.
• While using the Facebook Wi-Fi feature, some iOS devices and Android devices might not display the Facebook Authentication page automatically.
  Workaround: The user can launch a web browser to display the Facebook Authentication page.
• After updating to a newer firmware version, the local browser interface might not show the latest changes.
  Workaround: Clear the web browser cache.
• WPA3 Personal/WPA3 enterprise does not work with iPad mini.
  Workaround: Configure the security as WPA3 Personal Mixed (WPA3+WPA2) Security.

Firmware Update Instructions:

Download Link: https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/WAC540/WAC540_564_firmware_V9.5.6.4.zip

If the WAC540/WAC564 is connected to the Insight cloud, perform a firmware update through the firmware schedule policy, or manually perform a firmware update using the Insight app or device UI.

After updating to the latest firmware, make sure to update your version of the NETGEAR Insight app for the best functionality and user experience.

To update your product’s firmware in standalone mode, follow the instructions in your product’s user manual. To find your user manual, visit https://www.netgear.com/support/, enter your model number in the search box, and click the Documentation button on the product.