I just flashed my firmware from 138 to 140, and now the router seems to be stuck in a loop.
I've tried everything:
reset-10 seconds
power-off, reset down, power on, reset for 10 seconds
Hold the WiFi button for 25 seconds (not able to to telnet to 223)
30/30/30
Turn off, hold WPS button, turnon, hold WPS for 10 seconds
How do I clear the nvram if I can't get a telnet connection to the box?
Hmm, so it just does reboot loops, flashing lights, repeat? if so then you may have to call Netgear and ask A) can a serial console be used to reprogram the box manually, and b) where you can get one. I can't think of any other "soft" ways of resetting other than letting it sit somewhere unplugged for a long time (I don't know if that actually works that was supposed to be a joke). try this. do the 30 30 30 trick. that really is supposed to clear things out. connect your laptop to the router and go to your IP address (192.168.1.1) . try once again to install R8000-V1.0.3.36.1.1.25.chk. try both through the cable and if that doesn't work see if you can connect wirelessly or another cat5e/cat6 cable. Mmaybe a bad Cat5e/cat6 cable? worth a shot. I hope this works. -Ed
Hello,
It happened to me too, the only way i found to solve that was to unplugg the wan port's rj45 cable till orange power led turns to white.
Hope that'll help.
BR