Killed my Netgear Router DG834GT Power cut mid firmware update.

[malice19]

Hi all,

I no that there is probably not much i can do about this but if any thing is possible to fix it then I’m sure I can get the answer from you smart bunch!

I was running a firmware update to the router over the network to the router and it almost got to the end of the update when it came up connection lost.

My little brother then came up the stairs saying what’s going on with the internet as the connection keeps cutting out and the lights on the router kept on flashing
and going mad. So he had the bright idea to pull out the power and plug it in.

So the power was cut just before the end of the update and now i can not connect to it by
192.168.0.1

Router still works as a router for the network but can not access the menu or connect to the net.


I know the chances of fixing this is slim as cutting the power on any thing mid way of running a firmware update is BAD, but i thought i could find an magic answer here.

Cheers

[malice19]

I can still get an IP address from the router but can not access the menu by 192.168.0.1

Is there a way i can force the firmware update on the router with out using the netgear menu?

CHeers

[Agent]

Can you Telnet into it? (if it runs a server)

[adam1701]

reset to default?
hold reset button for 30 seconds, while holding it unplug power (turn it off) and then turn it back on, while holding reset button

[duc]

What you need is the recovery utility at: http://kbserver.netgear.com/release_notes/d102417.asp

Follow the instructions and (if it isn't dead) it should get your router up and running again.

The program isn't Vista compatible thought.

[GoNz0]

u may need to hold the reset while you plug in the power lead to get it to go into "ive crapped out" mode and allow the firmware recovery to see the modem

[malice19]

Can you Telnet into it? (if it runs a server)

I have herd of this but i am not sure how to do this...?

[malice19]

reset to default?
hold reset button for 30 seconds, while holding it unplug power (turn it off) and then turn it back on, while holding reset button

Thanks but have tried this and still no joy.

[malice19]

What you need is the recovery utility at: http://kbserver.netgear.com/release_notes/d102417.asp

Follow the instructions and (if it isn't dead) it should get your router up and running again.

The program isn't Vista compatible thought.

Yeah i found this prog on the netgear site under DG834GT but only prob is that after it asks which network connection to use it displays devices and there is nothing in the list

[malice19]

u may need to hold the reset while you plug in the power lead to get it to go into "ive crapped out" mode and allow the firmware recovery to see the modem

Oh, ok will give this ago tonight... so hopefully it will then show in the recovery prog under devices.

[mycarsavw]

I have herd of this but i am not sure how to do this...?

Start > Run > "cmd" > "telnet 192.168.0.1"

Various commands can be found in a quick Google search

http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum...fm/415945.html

If you're on Vista, you need to enable/install telnet first.

Start > Control Panel > Programs & Features > Turn Windows Features on and off > Enable Telnet Client

[peterb]

You need to read the manual for the router very carefully. The update loader is usually (not always) either in firmware or in a protected area of EPROM so even if the reflash fails (as this has) you can still upload the operating system.

There are various methods of doing this - other posters have suggested some of them - but you need to see what the default IP address of the router is under these fault conditions.

When something unexpected like this happens - best plan is to stop whatever you are doing and assess the situation and find out as much as you can - rushing in to command line and telnet commands without thinking about what you are doing can quickly make a bad situation worse - so read and research before doing anything hasty.

[malice19]

reset to default?
hold reset button for 30 seconds, while holding it unplug power (turn it off) and then turn it back on, while holding reset button

u may need to hold the reset while you plug in the power lead to get it to go into "ive crapped out" mode and allow the firmware recovery to see the modem

OH ENJOY!!!! You Guys are Legends!

After reading your posts again and holding the reset buttons in, then powering it on, it did then go into "Ive crapped out" mode LOL! Then the recovery software picked it up and flashed it.

Thanks alot guys i owe you one!

[malice19]

Thanks to every one else for all there posts!
Hexus users sure know there stuff ; )

[Fraz]

Give your little brother a punch from everyone at Hexus

[malice19]

Give your little brother a punch from everyone at Hexus

HA first thing i did b4 i even looked at the router... but i think he should get some more with love from Hexus.

Its ok now he does not go any where near any thing with flashing lights now he..he..