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jwrich4
Feb 11, 2019Aspirant
Orb Firmware Update
August 2018, received an email there was new firmware for my router. I installed it and bricked the router. It took 3 days (Netgear doesnt have overnight or one day service for it's non-business cust...
CrimpOn
Feb 11, 2019Guru - Experienced User
I just read more carefully. August of 2018? Email notice? When does your warranty expire?
jwrich4
Feb 11, 2019Aspirant
Warrenty expired a year prior. Because I was following NetGears suggestion and upgrading the firmware when it "bricked" they sent me another. I just spoke with Customer Service and explained my desire NOT to go through this again. They had nothing to except "it probably wont happen again." Comforting...