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Hanan770
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Sep 30, 2018
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Nighthawk R7000 keeps restarting after firmware upgrade

Hello,   I've tried to upgrade the firmware of my router manually (using the html GUI by uploading the .chk file) to the lateset version (v1.0.9.42_10.2.44) but unfortunately this time it seems t...
  • shadowsports's avatar
    Sep 30, 2018

    Hanan770,

    No.  The TFTP Reflash (method) for recovery is the recommend procedure to recover from this condition. 

     

    Success depends largely on proper configuration and most of all timing .  Don't be discouraged.  It can take 3-4 tries before you get it.  The "window of opportunity" to catch the router listening is brief.  Keep trying, I'm sure you'll get it.