Release Notes for RT6600ax

Version: 1.3.1-9346 Update 9


(2024-03-12)

Important Note

The update will be available for selected regions within the following weeks, although the release time in each region may vary slightly.

Fixed Issues

  1. Fixed the issue where SRM might not be able to establish an IPv6 PPPoE connection in Romania.
  2. Fixed the issue where SRM might not be able to establish a connection with certain ISPs that require more response time.
  3. Enhanced the roaming compatibility of clients between mesh Wi-Fi systems.
  4. Fixed the issue where the web interface of SRM might not respond smoothly.
  5. Fixed multiple security vulnerabilities. (Synology-SA-24:03)

Version: 1.3.1-9346 Update 8


(2023-11-21)

Important Note

The update will be available for selected regions within the following weeks, although the release time in each region may vary slightly.

Fixed Issues

  1. Fixed the issue where the RT6600ax might not be able to complete the boot process.
  2. Fixed the issue where the SRM web interface might be inaccessible.
  3. Fixed the issue where the LED indicators of the RT2600ac might not display properly prior to the initial SRM installation.
  4. Fixed the issue where the CPU utilization might reach 99% when IPv6 6rd was enabled.
  5. Fixed the issue where SRM might display the wrong notifications when there were more than 32 MAC filter rules created.
  6. Fixed the issue where SRM might not be able to automatically reconnect with VPN after rebooting the Synology Router.
  7. Fixed multiple security vulnerabilities. (Synology-SA-23:16)
  8. Fixed a security vulnerability. (Synology-SA-23:08)

Version: 1.3.1-9346 Update 7


(2023-09-21)

Important Note

The update will be available for selected regions within the following weeks, although the release time in each region may vary slightly.

Fixed Issues

  1. Fixed the issue where SRM might not automatically update the system according to the schedule.
  2. Fixed the issue where the Map function in Threat Prevention and Network Tools was not functioning properly.
  3. Fixed a security vulnerability. (Synology-SA-23:13)

Version: 1.3.1-9346 Update 6


(2023-07-27)

Important Note

The update will be available for selected regions within the following weeks, although the release time in each region may vary slightly.

Fixed Issues

  1. Fixed multiple security vulnerabilities. (Synology-SA-23:10)
  2. Minor bug fixes.

Version: 1.3.1-9346 Update 5


(2023-05-04)

Important Note

The update will be available for selected regions within the following weeks, although the release time in each region may vary slightly.

Fixed Issues

  1. Fixed the issue where Internet connection speed might be slow after Threat Prevention was enabled.
  2. Fixed the issue where the Default Policy in Traffic Control might not be enabled after rebooting the router.

Version: 1.3.1-9346 Update 4


(2023-03-23)

Important Note

The update will be available for selected regions within the following weeks, although the release time in each region may vary slightly.

What's New

  1. Added support for Google Pixel 6a USB tethering.
  2. Updated SRM to comply with current Wi-Fi connection laws in Thailand.

Fixed Issues

  1. Fixed the issue where Wi-Fi clients might become disconnected after a few days.
  2. Fixed the issue where SRM might fail to retain the previous Wi-Fi settings after updating the RT2600ac or the MR2200ac from SRM 1.2.5 to 1.3.
  3. Fixed the issue where region compatibility might not be enabled after enabling it through the web interface.
  4. Fixed the issue where wireless clients might be unable to access the Internet when connecting to an additional Wi-Fi point.
  5. Fixed the issue where additional Wi-Fi points might not automatically reconnect to the primary Wi-Fi point.
  6. Fixed the issue where SRM might not generate logs when a mesh Wi-Fi network is established via Ethernet connection.
  7. Fixed the issue where SRM might be unable to correctly save the LED settings on additional Wi-Fi points.
  8. Fixed the issue where the RT6600ax might be unable to connect to the Internet through Frontier Fiber ONT Internet service.
  9. Fixed the issue where the SRM might not be able to display the web interface.
  10. Fixed the issue where the Network Tools are unable to show the map.
  11. Minor bug fixes.

Version: 1.3.1-9346 Update 3


(2022-12-22)

Important Note

The update will be available for selected regions within the following weeks, although the release time in each region may vary slightly.

Fixed Issues

  1. Fixed multiple security vulnerabilities. (Synology-SA-22:23, Synology-SA-22:25)

Version: 1.3.1-9346 Update 2


(2022-11-10)

Important Note

The update will be available for selected regions within the following weeks, although the release time in each region may vary slightly.

What's New

  1. Updated the system to comply with UKCA Wi-Fi connection laws on RT6600ax in the United Kingdom.

Fixed Issues

  1. Fixed the issue where clients on 802.11ac Wi-Fi network might not be able to connect to Synology Router.
  2. Fixed the issue where SRM might show the wrong LED status when a NAS with Wake-on-LAN enabled is connected.
  3. Fixed the issue where the IPTV & VoIP page on SRM 1.3.1 might not work properly when SRM was configured with M1-Fiber.
  4. Fixed the issue where the password rotation for the guest network might no longer work after restoring SRM settings.
  5. Fixed the issue where firewall rules might not work properly.
  6. Fixed the issue where Wi-Fi speeds might drop when a mesh system contains Wi-Fi points with older SRM versions.
  7. Fixed the issue where the IPTV could not switch channels after a certain number of times.
  8. Fixed a security vulnerability regarding dnsmasq (CVE-2022-0934).
  9. Minor bug fixes.

Version: 1.3.1-9346 Update 1


(2022-08-24)
  1. Fixed the issue where the RT2600ac might reboot during a speed test.
  2. Fixed the issue where the MR2200ac might disconnect from the mesh Wi-Fi system when configured with a wireless backhaul connection.
  3. Fixed the issue where clients might receive secondary DNS information in place of the primary one and vice versa.
  4. Fixed the issue where the DHCP function might fail under certain circumstances.
  5. Fixed the issue where file transfers using certain MacBook models connected to the RT6600ax might fail over time.
  6. Fixed the issue where IPv6 relay might fail when Synology Router was configured with PPPoE.
  7. Minor bug fixes.

Version: 1.3.1-9346


(2022-08-24)

What's New

  1. Supports a new installation wizard.
  2. Revamped login style page.
  3. Supports VLAN and other relevant SRM 1.3 functions for WRX560, RT2600ac and MR2200ac.
  4. Supports utilizing WRX560 and RT2600ac as a Wi-Fi point in a mesh Wi-Fi system.
  5. Supports compatibility of mesh Wi-Fi system between RT6600ax, WRX560, RT2600ac, and MR2200ac.
  6. Improved device startup speed.
  7. Improved accuracy of device name recognition.

Fixed Issues

  1. Fixed the issue where DoH might get incorrect IP addresses.
  2. Fixed the issue where the IGMP proxy version might be incorrect.
  3. Fixed the issue where DDNS might not update automatically.
  4. Fixed the issue where encrypted folders might not open correctly.
  5. Fixed the issue where DHCP might fail to add new reserved clients.
  6. Fixed multiple security vulnerabilities (Synology-SA-22:09).
  7. Fixed an issue where the Wi-Fi connection may not be stable when an RT2600ac was added to the mesh Wi-Fi system.
  8. Fixed an issue where an IPv6 network may not work normally when a KPN profile was in use.
  9. Adjusted the MR2200ac's light intensity display rules.
  10. Minor bug fixes.

Known Issues and Limitations

  1. MR2200ac with SRM 1.2 or earlier is not compatible with RT6600ax in a mesh Wi-Fi system.
  2. SRM 1.3 and above are only compatible with DS router 2.0 and above.
  3. Wireless Repeater mode (WDS mode) is not supported.
  4. Restoring configurations between SRM 1.2 and SRM 1.3 is not supported.
  5. Smart Connect Scheme is not supported.
  6. Wi-Fi Performance Test is not supported.
  7. Cloud Station is not supported.
  8. WEP is not supported.

Version: 1.3-9193 Update 1


(2022-05-24)

Important Note

The update will be available for selected regions within the following weeks, although the release time in each region may vary slightly.

Fixed Issues

  1. Fixed multiple security vulnerabilities regarding Netatalk (Synology-SA-22:06).
  2. Fixed the issue where the IGMP proxy might not work properly with the ISP profile (Telfort, XS4ALL, and KPN).
  3. Fixed the issue where SRM might reset the firewall rules of Site-to-Site VPN.
  4. Minor bug fixes.

Version: 1.3-9193


(2022-05-11)

Important Note

The update will be available for selected regions within the following weeks, although the release time in each region may vary slightly.

What's New

  1. Supports splitting multiple local networks (VLANs), applying independent network settings to each VLAN, and creating trunk ports on the primary network.
  2. Added support for mDNS protocol on all local area networks.
  3. Support configuring independent firewall rules for each local area network.
  4. Added Ethernet port status display to Network Center.
  5. Supports configuring independent QoS settings for each local area network.
  6. Supports bridging Wi-Fi SSID with existing VLAN ID to extend wireless networks when the router is in wireless AP mode.
  7. Supports setting corresponding SSIDs for different local area networks (VLAN).
  8. Added a new Wi-Fi Client page to Wi-Fi Connect.
  9. Supports using Google Account and Apple ID to sign in to Synology Account.

Known Issues and Limitations

  1. MR2200ac with SRM 1.2 or earlier is not compatible with RT6600ax in a mesh Wi-Fi system.
  2. SRM 1.3 is only compatible with RT6600ax; support for RT2600ac and MR2200ac will be added in an upcoming release.
  3. SRM 1.3 and above are only compatible with DS router 2.0 and above.
  4. Wireless Repeater mode (WDS mode) is not supported.
  5. Restoring configurations between SRM 1.2 and SRM 1.3 is not supported.
  6. Smart Connect Scheme is not supported.
  7. Wi-Fi Performance Test is not supported.
  8. Extended NSS is not supported.
  9. Cloud Station is not supported.
  10. WEP is not supported.

Version: 1.3.1-9346 Update 9


(2024-03-12)

Important Note

The update will be available for selected regions within the following weeks, although the release time in each region may vary slightly.

Fixed Issues

  1. Fixed the issue where SRM might not be able to establish an IPv6 PPPoE connection in Romania.
  2. Fixed the issue where SRM might not be able to establish a connection with certain ISPs that require more response time.
  3. Enhanced the roaming compatibility of clients between mesh Wi-Fi systems.
  4. Fixed the issue where the web interface of SRM might not respond smoothly.
  5. Fixed multiple security vulnerabilities. (Synology-SA-24:03)

Version: 1.3.1-9346 Update 8


(2023-11-21)

Important Note

The update will be available for selected regions within the following weeks, although the release time in each region may vary slightly.

Fixed Issues

  1. Fixed the issue where the RT6600ax might not be able to complete the boot process.
  2. Fixed the issue where the SRM web interface might be inaccessible.
  3. Fixed the issue where the LED indicators of the RT2600ac might not display properly prior to the initial SRM installation.
  4. Fixed the issue where the CPU utilization might reach 99% when IPv6 6rd was enabled.
  5. Fixed the issue where SRM might display the wrong notifications when there were more than 32 MAC filter rules created.
  6. Fixed the issue where SRM might not be able to automatically reconnect with VPN after rebooting the Synology Router.
  7. Fixed multiple security vulnerabilities. (Synology-SA-23:16)
  8. Fixed a security vulnerability. (Synology-SA-23:08)

Version: 1.3.1-9346 Update 7


(2023-09-21)

Important Note

The update will be available for selected regions within the following weeks, although the release time in each region may vary slightly.

Fixed Issues

  1. Fixed the issue where SRM might not automatically update the system according to the schedule.
  2. Fixed the issue where the Map function in Threat Prevention and Network Tools was not functioning properly.
  3. Fixed a security vulnerability. (Synology-SA-23:13)

Version: 1.3.1-9346 Update 6


(2023-07-27)

Important Note

The update will be available for selected regions within the following weeks, although the release time in each region may vary slightly.

Fixed Issues

  1. Fixed multiple security vulnerabilities. (Synology-SA-23:10)
  2. Minor bug fixes.

Version: 1.3.1-9346 Update 5


(2023-05-04)

Important Note

The update will be available for selected regions within the following weeks, although the release time in each region may vary slightly.

Fixed Issues

  1. Fixed the issue where Internet connection speed might be slow after Threat Prevention was enabled.
  2. Fixed the issue where the Default Policy in Traffic Control might not be enabled after rebooting the router.

Version: 1.3.1-9346 Update 4


(2023-03-23)

Important Note

The update will be available for selected regions within the following weeks, although the release time in each region may vary slightly.

What's New

  1. Added support for Google Pixel 6a USB tethering.
  2. Updated SRM to comply with current Wi-Fi connection laws in Thailand.

Fixed Issues

  1. Fixed the issue where Wi-Fi clients might become disconnected after a few days.
  2. Fixed the issue where SRM might fail to retain the previous Wi-Fi settings after updating the RT2600ac or the MR2200ac from SRM 1.2.5 to 1.3.
  3. Fixed the issue where region compatibility might not be enabled after enabling it through the web interface.
  4. Fixed the issue where wireless clients might be unable to access the Internet when connecting to an additional Wi-Fi point.
  5. Fixed the issue where additional Wi-Fi points might not automatically reconnect to the primary Wi-Fi point.
  6. Fixed the issue where SRM might not generate logs when a mesh Wi-Fi network is established via Ethernet connection.
  7. Fixed the issue where SRM might be unable to correctly save the LED settings on additional Wi-Fi points.
  8. Fixed the issue where the RT6600ax might be unable to connect to the Internet through Frontier Fiber ONT Internet service.
  9. Fixed the issue where the SRM might not be able to display the web interface.
  10. Fixed the issue where the Network Tools are unable to show the map.
  11. Minor bug fixes.

Version: 1.3.1-9346 Update 3


(2022-12-22)

Important Note

The update will be available for selected regions within the following weeks, although the release time in each region may vary slightly.

Fixed Issues

  1. Fixed multiple security vulnerabilities. (Synology-SA-22:23, Synology-SA-22:25)

Version: 1.3.1-9346 Update 2


(2022-11-10)

Important Note

The update will be available for selected regions within the following weeks, although the release time in each region may vary slightly.

What's New

  1. Updated the system to comply with UKCA Wi-Fi connection laws on RT6600ax in the United Kingdom.

Fixed Issues

  1. Fixed the issue where clients on 802.11ac Wi-Fi network might not be able to connect to Synology Router.
  2. Fixed the issue where SRM might show the wrong LED status when a NAS with Wake-on-LAN enabled is connected.
  3. Fixed the issue where the IPTV & VoIP page on SRM 1.3.1 might not work properly when SRM was configured with M1-Fiber.
  4. Fixed the issue where the password rotation for the guest network might no longer work after restoring SRM settings.
  5. Fixed the issue where firewall rules might not work properly.
  6. Fixed the issue where Wi-Fi speeds might drop when a mesh system contains Wi-Fi points with older SRM versions.
  7. Fixed the issue where the IPTV could not switch channels after a certain number of times.
  8. Fixed a security vulnerability regarding dnsmasq (CVE-2022-0934).
  9. Minor bug fixes.

Version: 1.3.1-9346 Update 1


(2022-08-24)
  1. Fixed the issue where the RT2600ac might reboot during a speed test.
  2. Fixed the issue where the MR2200ac might disconnect from the mesh Wi-Fi system when configured with a wireless backhaul connection.
  3. Fixed the issue where clients might receive secondary DNS information in place of the primary one and vice versa.
  4. Fixed the issue where the DHCP function might fail under certain circumstances.
  5. Fixed the issue where file transfers using certain MacBook models connected to the RT6600ax might fail over time.
  6. Fixed the issue where IPv6 relay might fail when Synology Router was configured with PPPoE.
  7. Minor bug fixes.

Version: 1.3.1-9346


(2022-08-24)

What's New

  1. Supports a new installation wizard.
  2. Revamped login style page.
  3. Supports VLAN and other relevant SRM 1.3 functions for WRX560, RT2600ac and MR2200ac.
  4. Supports utilizing WRX560 and RT2600ac as a Wi-Fi point in a mesh Wi-Fi system.
  5. Supports compatibility of mesh Wi-Fi system between RT6600ax, WRX560, RT2600ac, and MR2200ac.
  6. Improved device startup speed.
  7. Improved accuracy of device name recognition.

Fixed Issues

  1. Fixed the issue where DoH might get incorrect IP addresses.
  2. Fixed the issue where the IGMP proxy version might be incorrect.
  3. Fixed the issue where DDNS might not update automatically.
  4. Fixed the issue where encrypted folders might not open correctly.
  5. Fixed the issue where DHCP might fail to add new reserved clients.
  6. Fixed multiple security vulnerabilities (Synology-SA-22:09).
  7. Fixed an issue where the Wi-Fi connection may not be stable when an RT2600ac was added to the mesh Wi-Fi system.
  8. Fixed an issue where an IPv6 network may not work normally when a KPN profile was in use.
  9. Adjusted the MR2200ac's light intensity display rules.
  10. Minor bug fixes.

Known Issues and Limitations

  1. MR2200ac with SRM 1.2 or earlier is not compatible with RT6600ax in a mesh Wi-Fi system.
  2. SRM 1.3 and above are only compatible with DS router 2.0 and above.
  3. Wireless Repeater mode (WDS mode) is not supported.
  4. Restoring configurations between SRM 1.2 and SRM 1.3 is not supported.
  5. Smart Connect Scheme is not supported.
  6. Wi-Fi Performance Test is not supported.
  7. Cloud Station is not supported.
  8. WEP is not supported.

Version: 1.3-9193 Update 1


(2022-05-24)

Important Note

The update will be available for selected regions within the following weeks, although the release time in each region may vary slightly.

Fixed Issues

  1. Fixed multiple security vulnerabilities regarding Netatalk (Synology-SA-22:06).
  2. Fixed the issue where the IGMP proxy might not work properly with the ISP profile (Telfort, XS4ALL, and KPN).
  3. Fixed the issue where SRM might reset the firewall rules of Site-to-Site VPN.
  4. Minor bug fixes.

Version: 1.3-9193


(2022-05-11)

Important Note

The update will be available for selected regions within the following weeks, although the release time in each region may vary slightly.

What's New

  1. Supports splitting multiple local networks (VLANs), applying independent network settings to each VLAN, and creating trunk ports on the primary network.
  2. Added support for mDNS protocol on all local area networks.
  3. Support configuring independent firewall rules for each local area network.
  4. Added Ethernet port status display to Network Center.
  5. Supports configuring independent QoS settings for each local area network.
  6. Supports bridging Wi-Fi SSID with existing VLAN ID to extend wireless networks when the router is in wireless AP mode.
  7. Supports setting corresponding SSIDs for different local area networks (VLAN).
  8. Added a new Wi-Fi Client page to Wi-Fi Connect.
  9. Supports using Google Account and Apple ID to sign in to Synology Account.

Known Issues and Limitations

  1. MR2200ac with SRM 1.2 or earlier is not compatible with RT6600ax in a mesh Wi-Fi system.
  2. SRM 1.3 is only compatible with RT6600ax; support for RT2600ac and MR2200ac will be added in an upcoming release.
  3. SRM 1.3 and above are only compatible with DS router 2.0 and above.
  4. Wireless Repeater mode (WDS mode) is not supported.
  5. Restoring configurations between SRM 1.2 and SRM 1.3 is not supported.
  6. Smart Connect Scheme is not supported.
  7. Wi-Fi Performance Test is not supported.
  8. Extended NSS is not supported.
  9. Cloud Station is not supported.
  10. WEP is not supported.