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darebee
Aspirant
Dec 27, 2016
Solved

R8500 Firwmare 1.0.2.86 Bricked Router

I logged on to my router this AM and noticed the update for  1.0.2.86. I upgraded but the router never came back online. The power light is blinking amber even after a reset (didn't seem to do anyth...
bricked
Firmware
Router
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    darebee
    Dec 28, 2016

    Called Netgear support and received an RMA so they can send me a replacement.

     

    Thanks,

    -Darren

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darebee
Aspirant
Dec 28, 2016

Called Netgear support and received an RMA so they can send me a replacement.

 

Thanks,

-Darren

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ElaineM
NETGEAR Employee Retired
Dec 29, 2016

darebee Thank you for the update!