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IOS App bricks Nighthawk RAX50 when upgrading firmware
I just bought a second hand RAX50 router. First time setup with IOS app. It asks me if I want to upgrade firmware. I answer yes since it is better to do this before all configuration is done. It...
Thx! Your advice is good. I got it working now:smileyhappy: The general description on how to flash with TFTP does not say that it is a very short period that you can upload. Just mentioned flashing orange. On the RAX50 it goes from red to blinking red in about 15 seconds. The period it blinks is like 2 seconds. This is when you need to upload. It is to late when i blinks white.
Hopefully this helps other people who trying to upgrade factory reset router firmware from IOS app.
Glad you got it working! If you mark the answer solved, it might help the next person faster.