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Manually updating firmware - asked often but threads closed
I have a WNDR4500 I received from a friend. The green power light blinks continiously which tells me that the firmware is corrupt. I know this question has been asked many times before but I am stuck...
The IP address and subnet mask you picked are not good choices. Try the following:
IP Address: 192.168.1.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Router: 192.168.1.1
Then retry step 4.
I would think that the IP address of the router is hard coded into the router. My Mac can see it as connected but for the life of me I can't figure out how to determine the IP address of what it sees. As far as giving it back, I knew it wasn't working when he gave it to me but I wanted to take the challenge to see if I could fix it. If I can't fix it, it goes into the trash. While working on the problem I realized that the router was going to be a problem based on the number of support topics I found on this site on that model. I'm open to suggestions regarding a reliable model.
Assign static through System Preference > Network > TCP/P > Configure IPv4 should set to Manually and type in your IP address
Make sure that the Router address is the default IP of the router (192.168.1.1).
Thanks doraemon. That gave me some progress but I'm still missing something. I wasn't sure what valid IP numbers are for my computer so I set them as follows
I tried pinging 192.168.1.1 but that fails. Regardless, I tried uploading the file to the router. When I reboot the router and wait until a light indicates I'm connected but the routher system bootup light is still solid orange, I get the following error:
If I wait until the system light turns to a flashing green, I get the following error
The password I'm using is 'password'
Many thanks for your help! I hope this thread will give detailed steps for Mac users having problems with other models as the Netgear help missess details.
The IP you assigned looks good. However, for this to work you must be able to ping the router.
Reset again the router. Make sure to use a paperclip to ensure that it's really pushed down (sometimes that's the trick).
I have encountered one user who have followed different TFTP steps.
Use this one instead http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22688/~/how-to-upload-firmware-to-a-netgear-router-using-tftp
Op started out with misleading subject title. tftp is used when router is sick. Normal healthy router does not need tftp. And when as you find out you are able to ping the router with /t switch TTL=100 should be coming along to be successful using tftp. In old days dd-wrt had a feature for option to pause for certain amount of time for CFE bootloader to make it easier to use tftp. Otherwise you have to try a few times.
VE6CGX the router was 'sick.' It had the flashing green power light indicating corrupt firmware which is why I figured I had to manually update the firmware. I had no access to the menu items then I initially tried using it and was unable to get a ping response. The stock solution I referenced from Netgear lacks information on how to manually set the IP addresses for Windows, Mac, and Linux and doesn't tell you recommended values. This thread clarified both those items (at least for Mac systems) and hopefully will be useful for others as the methods apply to currently shipping routers.
