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Firmware update email wndr 4500
I got a email today to update my firmware on my wndr4500 for security reasons. After the update the Router no longer functions. I cant even login to it to it to downgrade the firmware. This update ha...
Thats not waht I was told. While holding in the rest button then power on ur router lights will blink. It worked for me. I did a lot of research on this problem. My router had a blinking greeen power light. This indicates a curupt firmware issue. I found a fix this is what I did.
change ipv4 ip use the following ip 192.168.1.2
download tftp2
Enter 198.162.1.1 for server
pasword for router =password
Browse to ur path where the firmware u want to use is located.
Click update.I was able to do this and fix my wndr4500. Im I happy I had to do extra work to fix this not at all
Bummer. Did you see this?
How to resolve amber LEDs or a blinking power LED on NETGEAR routers | Answer | NETGEAR Support
No, I hadn't seen that post. I have downloaded the info and will give it a shot. This will be the second time I have pulled this router out of the trash can in the last two three days.. LOL. Thank you for bringing this to my attention. ITMT, I did replace this router with a Nighthawk AC2300, but if I can salvage my WNDR, I know of a good home.. :)
michaelkenward wrote:Bummer. Did you see this?
How to resolve amber LEDs or a blinking power LED on NETGEAR routers | Answer | NETGEAR Support
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Good luck. You may need it.
AC2300 isn't a Netgear model number. Do you mean the R7000P?
Yeah, my bad... it's the AC2300 class.. it is, indeed the Nighthawk R7000P. While its a nice upgrade, I would have preferred to NOT spend the $200 bucks right now.. :)
michaelkenward wrote:Good luck. You may need it.
AC2300 isn't a Netgear model number. Do you mean the R7000P?
DrRussKennewick wrote:Yeah, my bad... it's the AC2300 class.. it is, indeed the Nighthawk R7000P. While its a nice upgrade, I would have preferred to NOT spend the $200 bucks right now.. :)
michaelkenward wrote:Good luck. You may need it.
AC2300 isn't a Netgear model number. Do you mean the R7000P?
Latest update is, the procedure was a complete failure, with no ping response from the router. So, for the third and last time I have tossed the WNDR 4500 into the trash and will now enjoy my R7000P, until it quits.. ;) Thanks for the input!