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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...
Pacspud
May 03, 2026Aspirant
By two... I mean two routers (RBE971) with two satellites each. Used in different homes to avoid confusion, I'm not trying to connect them all together.
However, the second system is now in the same state. I didn't try to update it, it went offline in the middle of the night and now does the same thing... power light just flashes amber and it never boots up.
FURRYe38
May 04, 2026Guru - Experienced User
Can try a 30-30-30 reset and see if this can bring the system back online.
Press reset for 30 seconds while power is ON.
Keep pressing reset for 30 seconds while removing power
Keep pressing reset for another 30 seconds while apply power
If this fails, you'll need to make contact with NG support.