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Nighthawk R8500 Amber Flashing Power Light after Firmware Update
I updated the R8500's firmware utilizing the Router’s internet interface from version 1.0.2.136 to 1.0.2.144. After the update, the Router has a blinking amber light. Steps attempted to resolve ...
> [...] After the update, the Router has a blinking amber light. [...]
That'd be the Power indicator? If so, then TFTP would be next step.
> I attempted to upload the software to the router using TFTP as
> outlined here: [...]That's not a very good guide for the command-line TFTP client program
on a Mac.https://community.netgear.com/t5/x/x/m-p/1766879
> [...] [netascii]
That was the clue.
> [...] After the update, the Router has a blinking amber light. [...]
That'd be the Power indicator? If so, then TFTP would be next step.
> I attempted to upload the software to the router using TFTP as
> outlined here: [...]
That's not a very good guide for the command-line TFTP client program
on a Mac.
https://community.netgear.com/t5/x/x/m-p/1766879
> [...] [netascii]
That was the clue.
Doh! Thanks for pointing that out. I got the router working now. Thank again!