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Wifi range extender flashing green light
I installed the extender and set up my network. After that process, I was asked if I wanted to update the firmware. I had to step away for a few minutes after that started. Afterwards, I saw only a green blinking light -no router or device light. I have turned off/on and get a solid amber boot light, then blinking green light. I have tried resetting to factory settings and nothing happens, just blinking green light continues. Pushing the WPS button, nothiing happens -no blinking WPS light. I have tried plugging in by ethernet with no results -no Device light.
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Usually if its blinking green, something went wrong during the update and its stuck. You can force install the firmware to the device. Any time you do an update I recommend doing it over a hardwired connection. I know the option is there to auto update but most of the problems happen from that features. To force the firmware to it, you have to use a tftp procedure.
https://kb.netgear.com/000059634/How-to-upload-firmware-to-a-NETGEAR-router-using-Windows-TFTP
also make sure to enable tftp from within windows 10 (if thats what you're using)
https://www.thewindowsclub.com/enable-tftp-windows-10
