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Mark_Faucette
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Jul 18, 2022

Reinstall original firmware on R6700v3 router

I made the mistake of installing ExpressVPN on my R6700v3 router.  I need to neuter the router and reinstall the original firmware. I downloaded the firmware from Netgear, but all I got was a chk fi...
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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Jul 18, 2022

You'd have to check on the expressvpn site on how to get back to stock firmware. 

Some 3rd party firmwares have specific methods to get back to stock and not following them can brick your unit. 

So check on their site/forum on how to go back to stock