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Pacspud
Apr 27, 2026Aspirant
Manual update to 9.13.2.1 from V9.12.3.3_1.2.20
I had two Orbi 970 systems, both running 9.12.3.3_1.2.20. I tried to manually update one to 9.13.2.1 downloaded from the Netgear support site. The satellites worked fine. The router bricked. I am...
FURRYe38
Apr 28, 2026Guru - Experienced User
What do you mean by bricked?
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Pacspud
May 03, 2026Aspirant
By bricked, I mean the power light flashes amber. The front light flashes a yellow/greenish white (definitely an off color from the usual white that flashes when booting.
It doesn't leave that state. I've left it on for a day plus, I've restarted it... same thing.