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Possible bricked Satellites after downgrading from v4.6.7.5 to v 4.6.3.16

marshall2553
Aspirant

Re: Possible bricked Satellites after downgrading from v4.6.7.5 to v 4.6.3.16

I have the exact same problem and posted about it here .  I've tried pretty much everything and all of my satellites still have the flashing white status light and appear to be in a reboot loop.  I attempted to downgrade via nmrpflash and although it appeared to be successful based on the console output there was no change once I rebooted the satellite.  I guess I should try to get an RMA started at this point.  I've moved on to a Ubiquiti setup, but it would be nice if I could get these working and sell or gift them to someone.  When they work they're great, but the bugs and connectivity issues have been frustrating.

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FURRYe38
Guru

Re: Possible bricked Satellites after downgrading from v4.6.7.5 to v 4.6.3.16

I recommennd you contact NG support and ask about RMA options. 


@marshall2553 wrote:

I have the exact same problem and posted about it here .  I've tried pretty much everything and all of my satellites still have the flashing white status light and appear to be in a reboot loop.  I attempted to downgrade via nmrpflash and although it appeared to be successful based on the console output there was no change once I rebooted the satellite.  I guess I should try to get an RMA started at this point.  I've moved on to a Ubiquiti setup, but it would be nice if I could get these working and sell or gift them to someone.  When they work they're great, but the bugs and connectivity issues have been frustrating.


 

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marshall2553
Aspirant

Re: Possible bricked Satellites after downgrading from v4.6.7.5 to v 4.6.3.16


@FURRYe38 wrote:

I recommennd you contact NG support and ask about RMA options. 


@marshall2553 wrote:

I have the exact same problem and posted about it here .  I've tried pretty much everything and all of my satellites still have the flashing white status light and appear to be in a reboot loop.  I attempted to downgrade via nmrpflash and although it appeared to be successful based on the console output there was no change once I rebooted the satellite.  I guess I should try to get an RMA started at this point.  I've moved on to a Ubiquiti setup, but it would be nice if I could get these working and sell or gift them to someone.  When they work they're great, but the bugs and connectivity issues have been frustrating.


 



How do I go about doing that?  I purchased them in August of last year.  When I view my NG account the support options for my RBR853 are basically post here, purchase new hardware or purchase a support contract.  I tried the first option and the other two are not happening.  If I go to the "Contact Us" page and try to open a support case I only get knowledgebase suggestions and a link to purchase a support contract.  The phone support options say "Create a case before calling".  My free tech support ran out in November, though it does show that they're covered by the hardware warranty until August 2022.

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KMDonlon
Luminary

Re: Possible bricked Satellites after downgrading from v4.6.7.5 to v 4.6.3.16

The links I posted do work, from what I have read nmrpflash doesn't seem to work, using windows and TFTP worked for me multiple times... I hope you try this and have success.

https://kb.netgear.com/000059633/How-to-upload-firmware-to-a-NETGEAR-router-using-TFTP-client
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marshall2553
Aspirant

Re: Possible bricked Satellites after downgrading from v4.6.7.5 to v 4.6.3.16

Thanks.  I tried TFTP but got a "Connect request failed" error each time.  Maybe it was a timing thing, the satellite reboots fairly quickly and I could see the connection dropping sporadically on my PC.  When you say it worked for you, was that after downgrading from 4.6.7.5 to 4.6.3.16?

 


@KMDonlon wrote:
The links I posted do work, from what I have read nmrpflash doesn't seem to work, using windows and TFTP worked for me multiple times... I hope you try this and have success.

https://kb.netgear.com/000059633/How-to-upload-firmware-to-a-NETGEAR-router-using-TFTP-client

 

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KMDonlon
Luminary

Re: Possible bricked Satellites after downgrading from v4.6.7.5 to v 4.6.3.16

Yes, I downgraded several times from both versions... did you follow the sequence exactly and use the external program listed?

I wish I could help more on this since I had no problem restoring, I really hope you get your satellite back up and running 👍
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FURRYe38
Guru

Re: Possible bricked Satellites after downgrading from v4.6.7.5 to v 4.6.3.16

Please reach out to a forum moderator to see what options you may have:

@Blanca_O @KevinLiT 


@marshall2553 wrote:


 

How do I go about doing that?  I purchased them in August of last year.  When I view my NG account the support options for my RBR853 are basically post here, purchase new hardware or purchase a support contract.  I tried the first option and the other two are not happening.  If I go to the "Contact Us" page and try to open a support case I only get knowledgebase suggestions and a link to purchase a support contract.  The phone support options say "Create a case before calling".  My free tech support ran out in November, though it does show that they're covered by the hardware warranty until August 2022.


 

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marshall2553
Aspirant

Re: Possible bricked Satellites after downgrading from v4.6.7.5 to v 4.6.3.16

I used the TFTP client built into Windows 11, but otherwise followed the instructions in that support article.  I may give it a try with the GUI client, but I doubt that will make a difference.

 


@KMDonlon wrote:
Yes, I downgraded several times from both versions... did you follow the sequence exactly and use the external program listed?

I wish I could help more on this since I had no problem restoring, I really hope you get your satellite back up and running 👍

 

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NGSvensk
Apprentice

Re: Possible bricked Satellites after downgrading from v4.6.7.5 to v 4.6.3.16

My 850 Satellight was bricked after a downgrading from v4.6.7.5 to v 4.6.3.16 firmware.  It was replaced under warranty.  It may have had an exsiting  hardware issue as I could not factory reset it by using the reset button for about the last 3  firmware versions.   I do not recommned downgrading firmware andthe 800 series of Orbis.

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