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Malrak
Feb 24, 2023Aspirant
NETGEAR Nighthawk CAX30S Modem/Router Bricked by 02/21 Firmware Update.
TL;DR: NETGEAR Nighthawk CAX30S modem/router bricked by NETGEAR's 02/21/2023 firmware update. Because the unit is out of warranty, NETGEAR says there is nothing they can do and I will have to buy a n...
Malrak
Feb 24, 2023Aspirant
How can I do this if the ports do not recognize anything is connected?
FURRYe38
Feb 24, 2023Guru - Experienced User
TFTP or the NMRPFlash program should work, just follow the instructions.
It is possible the mode is in a bad state and TFTP may not work.
- MalrakFeb 24, 2023Aspirant
1. What is NMRPFlash?
2. If the modem/router is in a bad state and cannot accept Tftp....then what?
- FURRYe38Feb 24, 2023Guru - Experienced User
A better TFTP program.
Will have to get you to NG forum moderator.
- MalrakFeb 24, 2023Aspirant
I was just using a TFTP feature built in to windows 11. Do you have a link to any reliable TFTP program?
- FURRYe38Feb 24, 2023Guru - Experienced User
Malrak wrote:
1. What is NMRPFlash?
2. If the modem/router is in a bad state and cannot accept Tftp....then what?> https://community.netgear.com/t5/Cable-Modems-Gateways/My-Nighthawk-CAX30-Cable-Modem-Router-is-not-connecting-to-the/m-p/2296925/highlight/true#M42874