Netgear DG834G 1.02.00 -> 1.03.00 Firmware = Dead router

Anyone else had problems with Netgear's 1.03.00 firmware?

Upon installation of the above firmware the router died completely, even
the reset switch does nothing. Its going back to netgear, but was this a
freak event, or is this firmware fscked?

Mark

"Mark Dixon" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news(E-Mail Removed)...
> Anyone else had problems with Netgear's 1.03.00 firmware?
>
> Upon installation of the above firmware the router died completely, even
> the reset switch does nothing. Its going back to netgear, but was this a
> freak event, or is this firmware fscked?
>
> Mark

Upgraded mine last week and its been fine - no issues

cheers

Mark

Similar problem once on a DG824m
"Mark Dixon" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news(E-Mail Removed)...
> Anyone else had problems with Netgear's 1.03.00 firmware?
>
> Upon installation of the above firmware the router died completely, even
> the reset switch does nothing. Its going back to netgear, but was this a
> freak event, or is this firmware fscked?
>
> Mark

Mark Dixon <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
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> Anyone else had problems with Netgear's 1.03.00 firmware?
>
> Upon installation of the above firmware the router died
> completely, even the reset switch does nothing. Its going back
> to netgear, but was this a freak event, or is this firmware
> fscked?
>
I upgraded one yesterday without problem. There are heavy warnings
about only doing it via a wired link, not over wireless.

On Wed, 17 Dec 2003 10:01:45 +0000, Frank le Spikkin wrote:

> I upgraded one yesterday without problem. There are heavy warnings
> about only doing it via a wired link, not over wireless.

Yeah, I upgraded over a wired link - didn't help. Sounds like it must have
been a fluke.

Mark

>Yeah, I upgraded over a wired link - didn't help. Sounds like it must have
been a fluke.

Nope. Flaky software, firmware and hardware comes as std. with Netgear !
Regards,
Martin

On Wed, 17 Dec 2003 20:44:29 +0000, Martin² wrote:

> Nope. Flaky software, firmware and hardware comes as std. with Netgear !

Ouch. What would you recommend as an alternative?

Mark

>> Nope. Flaky software, firmware and hardware comes as std. with Netgear !

Mark:
>Ouch. What would you recommend as an alternative?
After I struggled for 7 days trying to get Netgear stuff to work I returned
it.
Bought Draytek Vigor 2600We and couple of Orinoco USB adapters.
Up and running in 15 mins, never missed single bit since May install.
Regards,
Martin

Mark Dixon <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:<(E-Mail Removed)>.. .
> Anyone else had problems with Netgear's 1.03.00 firmware?
>
> Upon installation of the above firmware the router died completely, even
> the reset switch does nothing. Its going back to netgear, but was this a
> freak event, or is this firmware fscked?
>
> Mark

Mark, I just had the same problem. I setup a new unit and got it
working then noticed there was a firmware upgrade available on
netgears website for 1.03.00, mine was showing 1.02.00. I downloaded
it and followed the instructions and using the wired connection
updated the firmware. After the update all I now get is the flashing
power and test leds on the router. I have reset it, etc but does not
make any difference. Have you managed to sort the problem ?

Abaid

(E-Mail Removed) (Abaid) wrote in message news:<(E-Mail Removed). com>...
> Mark Dixon <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:<(E-Mail Removed)>.. .
> > Anyone else had problems with Netgear's 1.03.00 firmware?
> >
> > Upon installation of the above firmware the router died completely, even
> > the reset switch does nothing. Its going back to netgear, but was this a
> > freak event, or is this firmware fscked?
> >
> > Mark
>
> Mark, I just had the same problem. I setup a new unit and got it
> working then noticed there was a firmware upgrade available on
> netgears website for 1.03.00, mine was showing 1.02.00. I downloaded
> it and followed the instructions and using the wired connection
> updated the firmware. After the update all I now get is the flashing
> power and test leds on the router. I have reset it, etc but does not
> make any difference. Have you managed to sort the problem ?
>
> Abaid

Mark & Abaid - just wanted to add my voice to this: I had exactly the
same problem. Updated over wired connection (with wireless card
disabled) and got the flashing power/test lights. Re-set buttons had
no effect.

Netgear support say send the kit back.

Now, comes the dodgy bit. I did this from a laptop, but it seems that
at the same time that the router died, something happened to the
wireless card on my desktop machine. XP reports it as correctly
installed and functioning, but it no longer seems to broadcast or
receive any networks.

I know nothing of how radio transmitters/receivers work, so this may
be a stupid question but, could the router have emitted an
over-powerful signal and knackered the PC card aswell?

Trevor.