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RAX120 Bricked?
Bought the RAX120 last night. Went to set it up and went to update firmware like the app suggested and now it won't do anything. All lights are solid and reset button doesn't work to reset and I...
IMHO, best way to brick a Netgear router is to do a firmware update using the app. You will find lots of similar experiences on this forum. Only good way as noted above using a Ethernet connection to a PC or MAC.
Thanks for the feedback. I tried that multiple times. Even held in up to 1 minute and lights never change.
Tried the hold in reset for 30 secs. Kept held in while unplugged for 30 secs. Kept held in and plugged back in to power and helf for another 30 secs and still the same results.
Don't see or hear the fan kick on just all lights are solid.
Might have gotten a bad one. If you'd had it longer I'd recommend tftp or nmrpflash. But since you just bought it, I'd exchange it.
I'd also recommend doing the firmware update over a hardwired connection. Tends to have the best results.
IMHO, best way to brick a Netgear router is to do a firmware update using the app. You will find lots of similar experiences on this forum. Only good way as noted above using a Ethernet connection to a PC or MAC.