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Team_Z
Dec 28, 2020Aspirant
I have a Nighthawk R6230 router. After I did the software update for it today, it died.
OK, after I installed the update for my router today, it basically bricked it. It doe's not give a WIFI signal anymore. in fact the power light doesn't even stay lit. I tried doing a factory reset an...
plemans
Dec 28, 2020Guru - Experienced User
Start with a 30/30/30 reset.
Push and hold reset for 30 seconds while powered on.
power it off and continue to hold reset for 30 seconds.
power it back on while still holding reset for another 30 seconds.
See if that helps. Try connecting a pc/laptop to it via etherent to access/use it.