Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2022 4:39 Post subject: R7000P Can't apply changes or flash
Greetings,
I just changed my firmware for the default netgear to the most recent DD-WRT flash. However, after installing and resetting numerous times, every time I make a change and hit apply, the browser says "This site can't be reached". I have also tried flashing it but it does the same thing. I would assume I didn't follow the initial installation instructions properly, but I'm not sure how to proceed.
Joined: 08 May 2018 Posts: 14126 Location: Texas, USA
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2022 5:22 Post subject:
Well, "most recent" is relative. Does this mean you flashed 49741 or? The apply button has some weight to it, and services restart, and you may run into the situation which you have described. This is why it is recommended to hit "save" until you are done with configuration changes and then hit "reboot" on the Services -> Services or Administration -> Management tab. _________________ "Life is but a fleeting moment, a vapor that vanishes quickly; All is vanity"
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Joined: 01 Dec 2021 Posts: 289 Location: Maryland, United States
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2022 18:56 Post subject:
When I switched my R7000P to DD-WRT before the upgrade I did a reset with a paper clip for 15 seconds and after loading DD-WRt I did another paper clip reset. I noticed after the switch all the functions were not available, so I did a firmware upgrade with the bin file and all the setting were now available.
One thing I have experienced, it may take a while for the GIU to become fully responsive since it appears internal settings may take a while to apply. I use Firefox and when that happens I clear the history and cache then close the browser and wait about 10 minutes. I then find DD-WRT GUI to work again, and I can change settings.