Can't connect/flash WNDR4500 after power outage

Hi all,

due to a power outage my router stoped working. I had all orange leds. I followed this guide

http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22688

but I can't connect to the router to update the firmware.

I did the 30-30-30 steps before attempting the flash. I can't ping the router. I also tried a different cable but no luck. I've also viewed this topic

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Wireless-N-Routers/Manually-updating-firmware-asked-often-but-threads-closed/td-p/1100543

but I am using the correct ipd, gateway.

What should I try to connect to the router?

thx

Firmware

kiwi1342
Jul 28, 2016
Thanks ElaineM. I've already tried that with no luck. I guess I have to buy a new router. Unfortunately I think I won't go with another netgear since Im seeing too many threads about hard resets after power outage. In my area they are quite frequentely :(

5 Replies

microchip8
Master
Jul 27, 2016
You didn't say on which version you are right now. Also, a 30-30-30 procedure has no effect on ARM routers. Further, your topic says R7000 while you list WNDR4500 as model. Which one is it?
- kiwi1342
  Aspirant
  Jul 27, 2016
  hi,
  
  well I have no idea about the post title. I wrote "problem in flashing wdr4500". I really have no idea how it changed (I'll see if I can edit it). I have no idea about the current firmware version :(
  - ElaineM
    NETGEAR Employee Retired
    Jul 28, 2016
    kiwi1342 Try to see if you can ping by assigning a static IP address on your computer.
    
    Since you have factory reset the router, try to assign 192.168.1.5 on your computer. Do this on a computer that's wired directly to the router.
    
    Once done, see if you can still ping the router. If not, it's time to get a new router.

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Can't connect/flash WNDR4500 after power outage