R8500 bricked - 30/30/30 doesn't work - what next ..?

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Hello Netgear Gurus,Yesterday (Sunday 11th March 2018) I logged into my R8500 to find a firmware update available - unfortunately I didn't note which version...&nbsp; Anyway, this usually work OK, takes a few minutes but I had the time.Applied the firmware ... progress bar completed ... went downstairs and noticed the router rebooting - all seemed well.30 minutes later the router is still sat with the power LED blinking orange ... I left it alone ...Another 30 minutes later the router is *STILL* sat with the power LED blinking orange.Tried a power cycle ... Router LEDs go through a self test but eventually the power LED goes to blinking orange and no access to the router ...I tried a factory reset ... same thing ...I try a few more factory resets - just to be sure ... same thing ...I try the 30/30/30 trick ... still a brick.By now I've remove all network/modem cables so the only thing plugged in is the power supply.I try the 30/30/30 trick a few time more ... still the same ... totally dead exccept the orange blinking power LED.What are my options..?Can't I flash the firmware from a USB stick..?I bought it in April 2016 and Netgear is saying I no longer have Support unless I buy more support options.&nbsp; Is this worth it..?Or am I left with a £400 door stop..?Thanks for any wisdom you can share...&nbsp;Charles K&nbsp;

shadowsports · Accepted Answer

Greetings,TFTP can be used to recover the router in most situations.&nbsp;&nbsp;You don't have to download the utility if you have windows 10,&nbsp;it's a windows feature that can be enabled.&nbsp; You will use it to reflash the FW.&nbsp; Very well documented.&nbsp;Timing is everything, so don't be discouraged if you don't get it the very first time&nbsp;you try.&nbsp;&nbsp;https://kb.netgear.com/22688/How-to-upload-firmware-to-a-NETGEAR-router-using-TFTP&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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R8500 bricked - 30/30/30 doesn't work - what next ..?

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