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Alex19
Jan 28, 2020Initiate
Bricked EX6120 after attempted firmware update
Hi Guys, I bricked my EX6120 whilst attempting a firmware update. I've searched the forum which suggests its possible to reflash the device via ethernet. All the links on how to do this appear to be ...
- Jan 28, 2020
You can flash it via tftp
https://kb.netgear.com/000059634/How-to-upload-firmware-to-a-NETGEAR-router-using-Windows-TFTP
Also, make sure to enable tftp from within windows.
https://www.thewindowsclub.com/enable-tftp-windows-10
and here's a video of someone on youtube flashing an extender.
plemans
Jan 28, 2020Guru - Experienced User
You can flash it via tftp
https://kb.netgear.com/000059634/How-to-upload-firmware-to-a-NETGEAR-router-using-Windows-TFTP
Also, make sure to enable tftp from within windows.
https://www.thewindowsclub.com/enable-tftp-windows-10
and here's a video of someone on youtube flashing an extender.
- Alex19Jan 29, 2020Initiate
Hi plemans
Thank you so much. Followed the youtube video and it worked like a dream. Much easier than I was expecting. Its made my day!
- VosgienJun 24, 2022GuideHello, I did all the steps, it no longer flashes, remains green but when I reconnect to its location of another outlet, it flashes again, I may have done wrong
- plemansJun 24, 2022Guru - Experienced User
When the light is solid, are you able to go through setup using the installation assistant?