N300 Wifi Range Extender not working after update

Question

Hello! I was trying to reset my wifi extender to connect it to a different network on the extender settings link provided with the product. I hadn't been on it since I got the extension last year in probably November 2019 to set it up, and then saw that there was an update. It said there were several bug fixes, so I considered it and went to update it before looking into how to switch networks. As soon as the update was completed and the wifi extender resets, it tells me it cannot connect to the internet on my phones wifi settings and I can no longer access the extender's settings URL. The screen won't load and remains blank. Can someone help?

plemans · Answer

What are the led's on it doing?&nbsp;Did you try a factory reset? push and hold reset while its powered on for 7-15 seconds?&nbsp;then you can follow the install guide

Hazhir · Answer

I have the same issue and I tried to factory reset but it doesn’t work at allPower LED Keeps turning on and offPlease someone help

Hotrod1969 · Answer

Exactly the same issue here. Just updated the unit. It was working perfectly before, now no signal and blinking power light. Tried factory reset, made no difference. Any answers from NetGear ??

plemans · Answer

this is the community forum, you won't see much from netgear on here.&nbsp;a blinking power light tends to indicate corrupt firmware.&nbsp;are you on windows? if so, follow this guidehttps://kb.netgear.com/000059634/How-to-upload-firmware-to-a-NETGEAR-router-using-Windows-TFTP&nbsp;just make sure you enable tftp&nbsp;https://www.thewindowsclub.com/enable-tftp-windows-10&nbsp;and here's a video walk through.&nbsp;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9DLrLQrpaw&nbsp;and if that doesn't work, you can try using nmrpflashhttps://github.com/jclehner/nmrpflash&nbsp;If that doesnt' fix it, start your own thread so we can better assist you instead of jumping on another thread.&nbsp;

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N300 Wifi Range Extender not working after update

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