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Warning: Do not upgrade firmware to 1.0.2.144, it bricked my Nighthawk X8 R8500
I have a Nighthawk X8 R8500 and I updated the firmware this morning via the web interface. I believe I updated to v1.0.2.144, but I cannot confirm, as the router will no longer operate. The power LED...
I have owned routers for 7+ years and never experienced a bricked router due to a manufacturer supplied firmware update. I guess Netgear wanted to force people off of these 4 year old devices. I will never purchase any Netgear product again.