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XR500 Nighthawk - Flashing power light - Firmware issue?
Hi all, Hoping someone might be able to help as I'm currently at my wits end with my router and Netgear! I've seen this problem floating about in several discussions but i've tried everything to...
many things can go wrong using tftp as well as its sensitive to timing. Sometimes you have to try several times.
are you on windows? if so, follow this guide
https://kb.netgear.com/000059634/How-to-upload-firmware-to-a-NETGEAR-router-using-Windows-TFTP
just make sure you enable tftp
https://www.thewindowsclub.com/enable-tftp-windows-10
and here's a video walk through.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9DLrLQrpaw
and if that doesn't work, you can try using nmrpflash
Good advice above, the windows TFTP method through Command Prompt is what I usually suggest, try that and let us know how you get on.