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bjtjaden
Jul 21, 2019Aspirant
Firmware update failed - router not working now
I attempted to upgrade our Nighthawk R7000P router firmware to version 1.3.1.64 but the upgrade failed. Now the router doesn’t work and the power led light is blinking Amber. What can I do to fix the ...
Appreciate the direction. Moved to the correct forum. Have a great weekend!
I plan on it.
Enjoy.
- michaelkenwardJul 22, 2019Guru - Experienced User
That's good.
192.168.1.1
is the default for most Netgear routers.
It uses 192.168.0.1 for DSL modem/routers.
- shadowsportsJul 22, 2019Hero
Figured that, which is why I asked for the IP information above. I knew it would likely point you in the right direction.
Cheers!
I have tried everything nothing will communicated with the router firmware 1.0.9.88 update hung my router and nothing I do will help.
- michaelkenwardJul 22, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Tiscoj wrote:
I have tried everything nothing will communicated with the router firmware 1.0.9.88 update hung my router and nothing I do will help.
While I did suggest that you look at this conversation, it wasn't meant to divert you to here.
Stick with your original discussion:
Re: how to recover from failed firmware update - NETGEAR Communities
But do so with more information.
I'm afraid that "I have tried everything" tells us nothing. You may have a very different idea of what "everything" entails.