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Jluc's avatar
Jluc
Initiate
May 03, 2020
Solved

WN3000RPv3 can't upgrade firmware : failed to upgrade

Hello All,

 

I put back to work an old WIFI EXTender WN3000RPv3 today.

 

It works like a breeze (well not very fast compared to my ORBI...) but when I want to update the firmware (my very first move when installed) : I can't.

If I ask the extender to fetch the last available firmware (it is presently in 1.0.1.24) it says : none available.

If I go to the web site and download it : upgrade fails when I feed to img file 1.0.2.80. It thinks for a dozen of secons, then error message. Same result with 1.0.2.78.

 

I don't feel very secure with such an old firmware on the waves around my home...!

 

Please any help ?

 

Thanks in advance,

Jluc

  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    May 04, 2020

    version 1.0.2.52 fixed a firmware upgrade bug. 

    try installing that version first. 

    also, make sure you're extracting the firmware. Many just "open" the file but dont' fully extract it. 

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  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    May 04, 2020

    version 1.0.2.52 fixed a firmware upgrade bug. 

    try installing that version first. 

    also, make sure you're extracting the firmware. Many just "open" the file but dont' fully extract it. 

    • Jluc's avatar
      Jluc
      Initiate
      May 04, 2020

      Many thanks !

      I upgraded to 1.0.2.52 then to 1.0.2.80. Perfect.

      Best regards,

      Jluc.