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Zombiepunch84
Feb 16, 2021Aspirant
R6080 took a crap during update
So when I was updating the firmware the other day it was almost done and my Internet went down so netgear basically has been flashing 2 lights it's the power symbol and the 3 dot symbol and I can't ge...
- Feb 16, 2021
had issues with that as well..said screw it and got another one!
Zombiepunch84
Feb 16, 2021Aspirant
Yep been trying since last night.i was only able to get 2 lights back after holding power and reset button down
plemans
Feb 16, 2021Guru - Experienced User
You can try recoving it with tftp or nmrpflash.
are you on windows? if so, follow this guide
https://kb.netgear.com/000059634/How-to-upload-firmware-to-a-NETGEAR-router-using-Windows-TFTP
just make sure you enable tftp
https://www.thewindowsclub.com/enable-tftp-windows-10
and here's a video walk through using a tftp client. Use the built in one for windows 10 though. the video is more of an example of how its done.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9DLrLQrpaw
and if that doesn't work, you can try using nmrpflash
- Zombiepunch84Feb 16, 2021AspirantI'm on able to get a Hotspot xfinity connection on phone currently.i can't even connect my phone to p.c
- benthekulFeb 16, 2021Guide
Couldn't you use your phone as a hotspot?
- Zombiepunch84Feb 16, 2021Aspirant
had issues with that as well..said screw it and got another one!