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stefaanbolle
Guide
Dec 19, 2017
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Firmware is invalid.

I cannot upload a new firmware or perform a web update. I always receive Firmware is invalid (update via Genie) or This firmware file is incorrect! Please get the firmware file again and make sure i...
Firmware
Troubleshooting
  • stefaanbolle's avatar
    stefaanbolle
    Dec 24, 2017

    Hi,

    A TFTP firmware upgrade did the trick. I did not succeed with the instructions posted in your link to the Netgear kb, however I googled somewhat and found below tool which did the trick.

    Thanks!

     

    Netgerar firware recovery tool (all credits go to the creator!): https://github.com/jclehner/nmrpflash/releases

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stefaanbolle
Guide
Dec 21, 2017

Thanks!

I always update to the latest ersion, especially if mentioned security fixes.

I will try the tftp path tonight

stefaanbolle's avatar
stefaanbolle
Guide
Dec 24, 2017

Hi,

A TFTP firmware upgrade did the trick. I did not succeed with the instructions posted in your link to the Netgear kb, however I googled somewhat and found below tool which did the trick.

Thanks!

 

Netgerar firware recovery tool (all credits go to the creator!): https://github.com/jclehner/nmrpflash/releases