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Router not working after trying to update
Got a notice to update the firmware. Did it through the app but then the router stopped working halfway through the update and will not connted to my ethernet chord. Helpz
Tried doing a factory reset, but can't find where to begin the set up again.
- Zach
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You can try recoving it with tftp or nmrpflash.
are you on windows? if so, follow this guide
https://kb.netgear.com/000059634/How-to-upload-firmware-to-a-NETGEAR-router-using-Windows-TFTP
just make sure you enable tftp
https://www.thewindowsclub.com/enable-tftp-windows-10
and here's a video walk through using a tftp client. Use the built in one for windows 10 though. the video is more of an example of how its done.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9DLrLQrpaw
and if that doesn't work, you can try using nmrpflash
