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mui's avatar
mui
Aspirant
Aug 03, 2022
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R8000 bricked

I have attempted tftp & nmrpflash numerous times but there were never any "flashing light" moment.. is the router certified gone? Thanks..

 

  • sounds like its truly bricked. You could always try the serial port method of recovering it but I'm not sure how much more time/$ I'd invest in it. 

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  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User

    What are the lights on it doing? (all of them, color, blinking, etc)

    what error are you getting when you tried tftp/nmrpflash? 

    Did you try a different power supply? (I've seen the wrong ones used and cause issues or ones going bad)

    • mui's avatar
      mui
      Aspirant

      Power: solid half red & half white

      2.4ghz, 5ghz1, 5ghz2, USB3.0, USB2.0: solid white

      and the rest are not on at all.. 

       

      tftp had #0 block, and doesn't seem to be loading anything at all 

      nmrpflash had Error: Ethernet cable is unplugged, i have tried different cables but still the same..

       

      I will try to find a different adaptor to try and let you know.

      • plemans's avatar
        plemans
        Guru - Experienced User

        what do you mean half red half white. Does it blink on/off those colors? 

        Is it red for a period of time and then switches to white? 

         

        Is the wifi broadcasting?