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R6700v2 firmware update brick my router
So I logged into the admin page where you manage the wireless router. I seen that I had an alert to update my router firmware. So I accepted the update let everything run. When I go back and check up ...
> [...] the power light is like a orange color [...]
Solid? Flashing?
> [...] it isn't broadcasting the wifi signal [...]
Wired connection?
You may be a candidate for the TFTP recovery scheme. See, for
example:https://community.netgear.com/t5/x/x/m-p/1622096#M102004
But you will need a computer with a wired (Ethernet) connection to make
that work.
> [...] the power light is like a orange color [...]
Solid? Flashing?
> [...] it isn't broadcasting the wifi signal [...]
Wired connection?
You may be a candidate for the TFTP recovery scheme. See, for
example:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/x/x/m-p/1622096#M102004
But you will need a computer with a wired (Ethernet) connection to make
that work.