Orbi WiFi 7 RBE973

R8500 Reboot Loop

rlaroch1
Guide

Re: R8500 Reboot Loop

Tested an essentially similar E8350: it did the job; ran like a top.

Presently running a TP-Link Archer AC3200. Runs solid as a rock. Under rated IMHO.

The R8000 I had was the most impressive. It had top notch range, speed and stability. Which is why (if the day ever comes when I successfully find a solution) I'm excited about this R8500. #patience

 

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pablocr
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Re: R8500 Reboot Loop

Just got this router only changed the SSID via the app and now its in a reboot loop, reset does not work, is there an article or phone number to permanently fix this?
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rlaroch1
Guide

Re: R8500 Reboot Loop

I wish I knew the answer to that. Sounds like it's in the same exact condition as mine. I even hooked up the serial interface, invoked a blinking amber power light (restore mode) tried to tftpd the firmware with puTTY and that - sadly - didn't work. Somehow it doesn't seem right that such an expensive product would so easily brick!!!!!

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ElaineM
NETGEAR Employee Retired

Re: R8500 Reboot Loop

@pablocr Kindly register your router and submit an open case.

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