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USMC1775UCT
Dec 19, 2020Aspirant
AC3200 X6 R8000 NOT WORKING all lights stay on but internet light
My router just stopped working nothing I can do to get any device to see it. I have unplugged it for hours and plugged it back in the lights all come on right away no flashing and they all stay on exc...
USMC1775UCT
Dec 21, 2020Aspirant
When connecting the Internet cable my computer still does not recognise nor does any light come on at the ethernet ports so I have no way to upload any firmware to the device I have tried the 30 seconds Before & After reboot with no success. I have tried different cables and hook up a blkin router everything works when connecting that. Is there another way to connect your router to the computer other than the ethernet because it is not working
michaelkenward
Dec 21, 2020Guru - Experienced User
It is hard to tell from your description if you have followed the instructions in the TFTP link.
This is not an easy thing to do, so it may help to find a video that you can follow to take you through the process step by step:
tftp netgear video - Google Search
This is one of several:
The process is the same regardless of the brand of router.