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Selecta
Dec 18, 2022Aspirant
RBR50 Router Firmware corrupt - not able to flash - cannot connect - no IP visibility
5 Replies
- SelectaAspirant
Continual white flashing LED ring on router - satellites solid magenta - tried everything - power light is green - cannot connect to PC to TfTpd64 - super frustrated - can anyone advise why wont connect on direct 192.168.1.1 or via TfTpd64
- IP address: 192.168.1.10
- Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
- Default gateway: 192.168.1.
disappointed that Netgear are not offering free support as this corruption happened in a auto - update
Just so painful!
- KevinLiTNETGEAR Moderator
Hello Selecta,
Welcome to the NETGEAR Community!
I understand that you are using the TFTP method on your RBR50. Please keep in mind that at times it will take more than one attempt to be successful. Please navigate to the link below for step-by-step instructions on how to TFTP to your Orbi router RBR50.
How to TFTP to Orbi router:
Please let me know if you have any additional questions!
Best,
Kevin
Community Team
- FURRYe38Guru - Experienced User
Make sure you enable tftp: https://www.thewindowsclub.com/enable-tftp-windows-10
Video walk through using a tftp client. Use the built in one for windows 10 though. the video is more of an example of how its done:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9DLrLQrpaw
Mac TFTP: https://www.petenetlive.com/KB/Article/0001247
Try nmrpflash:
https://github.com/jclehner/nmrpflash