Nighthawk AX4 AX3000 Firmware upgrade failed

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Jmursyd wrote:

 

 

Over the weekend the automatic firmware upgrade for my AX3000 failed for some reason, now the router will not respond with  just a flashing red led.

Which device? AX3000 is not a unique Netgear model number. Many devices come with the AC/AX tag, but it is essentially a label that Netgear, and others, attach to hardware to describe wifi speeds.

Look at the label on the device for the Model Number. And, if there is one, include the "V" bit to show the hardware version. If there is no V number, then you have V1.

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I have followed the KB - https://kb.netgear.com/000064624/How-do-I-upload-firmware-to-my-NETGEAR-router-using-TFTP-on-Apple-macOS

 it looks like the firmware has been transferred to the router but does not seem to 'activate' into flash memory and after a reboot the router is back to a flashing red led.

 

 

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TFTP isn't the easiest things to get right. Did you find the videos that try to guide you through it? Here's one. Different device but same approach.

You could also try this:

Search - NETGEAR Communities – nmrpflash

Disclaimer: Just another user with time on their hands.