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Router R6230 stops working after attempted firmware update
I was looking at my router with the android app. It said there was a firmware update available so I said to install it. It immeadeately said the update failed. I clicked the button to try again and...
Try resetting by pushing and holding reset for up to 30 seconds. If that doesn't help
You can try recoving it with tftp or nmrpflash.
are you on windows? if so, follow this guide
https://kb.netgear.com/000059634/How-to-upload-firmware-to-a-NETGEAR-router-using-Windows-TFTP
just make sure you enable tftp
https://www.thewindowsclub.com/enable-tftp-windows-10
and here's a video walk through using a tftp client. Use the built in one for windows 10 though. the video is more of an example of how its done.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9DLrLQrpaw
and if that doesn't work, you can try using nmrpflash
https://github.com/jclehner/nmrpflash
Thanks for the suggestions. It seems I am unable to reset the router. I have tried many times. The interesting thing is that if I hold the reset button while powering on the router (as was discussed in one of your suggestions), The power light stays on and the internet and wifi lights flash alternately. I am sure this means something, but I have not a clue. I tried both tftp and nmrpflash. In all cases they indicate no responce from the router.