NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.

Forum Discussion

Jcasas334's avatar
Jcasas334
Follower
Dec 18, 2020
Solved

SRX5308 bootloader checksum error

I got the test-light-of-death on this box out of no where, the box bricked hours after making a change to the reboot schedule. the device does not respond at all from any network interface. Connectin...
  • DaneA's avatar
    DaneA
    Jan 04, 2021

    Jcasas334,

     

    I would imagine the box could be recovered with a tftp load via the console. Is there a procedure and the proper files available to un-brick this box?

    So far, there is no procedure to unbrick the SRX5308.  You will need to replace it.  

     

     

    Regards,

     

    DaneA

    NETGEAR Community Team

DaneA's avatar
DaneA
NETGEAR Employee Retired
Jan 04, 2021

Jcasas334,

 

I would imagine the box could be recovered with a tftp load via the console. Is there a procedure and the proper files available to un-brick this box?

So far, there is no procedure to unbrick the SRX5308.  You will need to replace it.  

 

 

Regards,

 

DaneA

NETGEAR Community Team

NETGEAR Academy

Boost your skills with the Netgear Academy - Get trained, certified and stay ahead with the latest Netgear technology! 

Join Us!

ProSupport for Business

Comprehensive support plans for maximum network uptime and business peace of mind.

 

Learn More