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R8000 cashing after Firmware upgrade

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R8000 cashing after Firmware upgrade

Hi Team, Is someone can help. My router is not starting after installing latest firmware update. It's only showing  flashing power light. looks like fireware is crashed.

Model: R8000|Nighthawk X6 AC3200 Smart WIFI Router
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Re: R8000 cashing after Firmware upgrade


@add_leo wrote:

It's only showing  flashing power light looks like fireware is crashed.


Yes. A classic case of broken firmware.

 

How did you update te firmware? Not, I hope, using wifi and the onboard "update" tool.

 

If a standard factory reset fails, there is more severe, recovery reset, that you could try: 

 

    • Press reset for 30 seconds
    • Keep pressing reset while removing power
    • Keep pressing reset for another 30 seconds while apply power

If it works, you may be able to use the usual manual method (see below) to flash the firmware again.

 

Download the latest firmware for your device – or an older version if that is what you want – and read the Release Notes for how to install it.

 

How do I manually upgrade firmware to my NETGEAR router? | Answer | NETGEAR Support

 

If that fails, you are into TFTP country.

 

How to upload firmware to a NETGEAR router using Windows TFTP | Answer | NETGEAR Support

 

This also explains how to enable TFTP on a Windows PC.

 

TFTP isn't the easiest operation, so if you are forced to use it try a web search for videos that guide you through the process.

 

For example:



Different device, but the approach is the same.

 

The good news is that TFTP has rescued many a dead device.

 

 

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