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XR500 Firmware got corrupted after upgrade - Brick Router HELP
Hi everybody! This is my first Netgear Router even though I have experience with network equipment. I was very exicted to try this amazing router, I have to import it. Got it today, set every...
Furry! thanks that was exactly how I fixed, I was trying with the tftp2.exe app without success then I tried Tftpd64 and is back!.
Glad you chime in.
Do you recommend an specific firmware?
What is the best method to update the firmware? (I have now access to the DumaOS)
I appreciated your help.
Glad you got it working.
I recommend downloading any FW files to a PC and having a wired PC connected to the router and doing FW updates that way. Using Firefox or Opera browsers. Factory reset the router after the FW is loaded and setup from scratch.
What FW version is currently loaded?