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R8000P firmware download failure
Still unable to run update, tried multiple browsers, and from IOS AP. IOS AP goes through motions and reboots, but never shows new verison. From firefox I see this and then fails to update new GU...
Device was purchased Aug 12, 2020 paid $279.00 plus tax, but should not matter, a device should accept the firmware required without question. The device is not damaged, the process to upgrade the firmware is. A user should not have to maintian a support contract to load firmware.
For some reason the .50 version won't accept a firmware update.
so you're option is to try to contact support and see if they'll replace the router, or you can try the workaround I suggested.
Or you can leave it as is.
Up to you.