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BARTSBUTT58
Aspirant
Dec 21, 2020

WIFI EXTENDER WN3000RPV3

hi there I recently whilst upgrading my firmware lost all firmware from my wifi extender how can I reinstall the firmware so I can use the extender.I have tried factory reset to no avail. when I plu...
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BARTSBUTT58
Aspirant
Dec 21, 2020

Hi there 

I just tried to flash it but it is coming up that the firmware download is corrupted 

 

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plemans
Guru
Dec 21, 2020

what is telling you its corrupted? 

If you're able to go through the extenders interface, then you don't need tftp. 

So whats telling you this?

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    BARTSBUTT58
    Aspirant
    Dec 21, 2020

    sorry for lack of info TFTP tells me after I try to upgrade firmware just sits there telling me failed

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      plemans
      Guru
      Dec 21, 2020

      many things can go wrong with tftp. Sometimes you have to try a few times. Watch the video to ensure you're doing it properly.

      and if tftp doesn't work, try nmrp flash.