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tmac16
Feb 18, 2021Aspirant
Nighthawk RAX50 Only Solid Power LED
I recently tried to update the firmware from the Nighthawk app on my moble phone over Wifi and now only the Power LED is lit white and solid. Tried the factory reset for 7-15 second with no luck. A...
plemans
Feb 18, 2021Guru - Experienced User
I usually don't recommend updating via the app. Not sure why netgear still does the the forum members rarely do.
Tftp can be a bit finicky. Sometimes takes a few attempts to get it working.
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 using a tftp client. Use the built in one for windows 10 though. the video is more of an example of how its done.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9DLrLQrpaw
and if that doesn't work, you can try using nmrpflash
- tmac16Feb 18, 2021Aspirant
Hi plemans,
Thanks for the reply. I did try the windows TFTP but I get a "Connect request failed" message. Also this procedures states the same as the Tftpd64 where the link on the router is blinking or solid and amber. Mine is a solid white only, with nothing else. Not sure how much that matters.
- plemansFeb 18, 2021Guru - Experienced User
did you try the nmrpflash?
- tmac16Feb 18, 2021Aspirant
Going to try that now, but wanted to reply since you took the time to help and I wanted to you to know I am working the process. The nmrpflash looks a little more involved so that will take me some time to read and figure out.
Thanks!