[SOLVED] Steps for debrick unresponsive R7000 (softbricked)

[carlosroque]

I created an account just so I can post my thanks!

this is the only method that worked on my Nighthawk X6 R8000

I am happily surfing the webs now

[mjpoplaw]

Worked great on my "BRICKED" R7000..... WOW!

Used Windows 10, TFTP enabled,  IP address changed per instructions, ethernet cable to port 1 of the R7000, used the lastest firmware.  Took about 2-3 minutes to loard the firmware.

THANK YOU!!!

[moxyaus]

I could actually really do with understanding how to put this router R7000p into SFTP mode.  Any pointers?

Cheers

Moxy

[mjpoplaw]

As I understand it after resetting the R7000 to factory default and cycling the power it will accept a firmware update via TFTP.  I'm not sure if resetting to factory default is necessary but mine was in that state when I ran through the procedure.

[jroyalty]

I updated with a firmware update this morning and now the router is unresponsive. 

I am using an apple computer so i am not sure how to go about fixing this.  

There is only the amber light blinking after reboot and when I hit the reset button and turned it on, the power light blinks white. 

Can anyone help? 

Thank you. 

[antinode]

> Can anyone help?

   Possibly.  Keeping alive this years-old thread with all its obsolete
information may not be the best way, however.

> I am using an apple computer [...]

   The Mac details can be found by following a link from:

      https://community.netgear.com/t5/x/x/m-p/1622096