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RAX45 Bricked After Firmware Update
Router had a firmware update and was tracking progress on the app. Upgrade process never finished and router was rebooted. It is now not functional. The power LED is just on solid, but none of the...
krk_ wrote:
The power LED is just on solid, but none of the Ethernet ports have link lights, WiFi indicators off, etc.
If the LED is "solid white" that is usually a sign that the firmware on the router is OK.
Before you embark on drastic measures that could drag you deeper into the mire, start simple.
You don't say if you have tried anything.
First try a simple reboot (power on/off).
If that fails, restart the network as specified:
- Turn off and unplug modem.
- Turn off router and computers.
- Plug in and turn on modem. Wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
- Turn on the router and wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
- Turn on computers and rest of network.
If that fails, the next one to try is the simple "factory reset", as Leopoldo154 suggests.
Still stuck? I used to suggest the 30:30:30 reset:
- Press reset for 30 seconds
- Keep pressing reset while removing power
- Keep pressing reset for another 30 seconds while apply power
Then someone who understands these things, and whose views I trust, told me here that it doesn't work on newer routers. They even suggested that it could be harmful, but as you have a kaput router, there isn't much to lose.
No progress? Then you are finally into TFTP territory. At least you will have ruled out the simpler and safer options.
Thank you. Tried most of these but the 30:30:30 item. TFTP is not an option currently because I can’t even get link on any of the Ethernet ports.
krk_ wrote:
Thank you. Tried most of these but the 30:30:30 item. TFTP is not an option currently because I can’t even get link on any of the Ethernet ports.No link detected or the LEDs don't work?
