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...

plemans

Guru - Experienced User

Dec 30, 2020

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

https://github.com/jclehner/nmrpflash

Pez_Beats

Guide

Dec 30, 2020

Thanks, will give it another go and let you know if it works!

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XR500 Nighthawk - Flashing power light - Firmware issue?