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Re: R7960P firmware not upgrading
Unable to upgrade the firmware, using webconsole or uploading manually. Customer support doen't stand behind their product quality. And belittles their customers. So pathetic, Netgear lost me as a c...
Was able to flash to latest firmware version using nmrpflash.
Please take a back of the config before using this utility.
https://github.com/jclehner/nmrpflash
Original solution:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-WiFi-Routers/TFTP-Issues-Bricked-R6700v2/m-p/1974041/highlight/true#M168281
I just tried this and did not work for me either.
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Try this,
Disconnect the router from the ISP modem and alll other devices accept 1 wired PC with the FW file.
Using FireFox or MS Edge, Factory reset the router (Besure to clear browser caches as this point) and setup from scratch and skip the setup wizard. Manual configure.
After your at the home page, avoid any Armor or Circle popups.
Go directly in and send the FW udpate file..."
Something to contact NG support about and let them know what your seeing.
I was able to update mine, however mines in wireless bridge mode connected to a different router. Something to try and see if this doe anything differently, otherwise, contact NG support.
JROQ wrote:
I just tried this and did not work for me either.
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Try this,
Disconnect the router from the ISP modem and alll other devices accept 1 wired PC with the FW file.
Using FireFox or MS Edge, Factory reset the router (Besure to clear browser caches as this point) and setup from scratch and skip the setup wizard. Manual configure.
After your at the home page, avoid any Armor or Circle popups.
Go directly in and send the FW udpate file..."