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Enomwoyi
Jan 26, 2022Aspirant
AC2300 nighthawk router flashing lights
My R7000P Nighthawk AC2300 router has started flashing lights in a weird sequence when plugged into the power. I've tried holding down the reset button for 30 seconds, I've tried different outlets. W...
plemans
Jan 26, 2022Guru - Experienced User
Only other thing I'd try would be nmrpflash.
https://github.com/jclehner/nmrpflash
another thing to check is the power supply. I've seen a bad power supply cause bootup issues.
- EnomwoyiJan 26, 2022Aspirant
Thank you for the suggestion! I have ordered a 12v5a power supply to test out, which should arrive on Friday. I will update whether or not this solution works, then try the netgear unbrick github suggestion.
- plemansJan 27, 2022Guru - Experienced User
Not sure if the power supply option will work. Was just something to try.
Usually people have one sitting around that matches voltage/polarity that they can try.
- EnomwoyiJan 27, 2022Aspirant
I downloaded the nmrpflash software and am able to open it, but whenever i type a command it instantly closes. the bottom of the command prompt says " press any key to exit". I'm not able to type any commands?