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Aspirant

Feb 24, 2023

NETGEAR Nighthawk CAX30S Modem/Router Bricked by 02/21 Firmware Update.

TL;DR: NETGEAR Nighthawk CAX30S modem/router bricked by NETGEAR's 02/21/2023 firmware update. Because the unit is out of warranty, NETGEAR says there is nothing they can do and I will have to buy a n...

FURRYe38

Guru - Experienced User

Feb 24, 2023

Please downgrade the FW to v1.4x:

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Cable-Modems-Gateways/My-Nighthawk-CAX30-Cable-Modem-Router-is-not-connecting-to-the/td-p/2296430/jump-to/first-unread-message

Try a different PC or laptop as well.

DarrenM

Malrak

Aspirant

Feb 24, 2023

How can I do this if the ports do not recognize anything is connected?

FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Feb 24, 2023
TFTP or the NMRPFlash program should work, just follow the instructions.

It is possible the mode is in a bad state and TFTP may not work.
- Malrak
  Aspirant
  Feb 24, 2023
  1. What is NMRPFlash?
  
  2. If the modem/router is in a bad state and cannot accept Tftp....then what?
  - FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Feb 24, 2023
    A better TFTP program.
    
    Will have to get you to NG forum moderator.