TFTP fails to load image on new Netgear R7800

Installing and Using OpenWrt
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Hi everyone,

I'm trying to install OpenWRT on a new Netgear R7800. I'm using Mac OS X to TFTP the image to the router. I've followed the instructions detailed on the documentation page for the process:

1- Power off the router
2- Press and hold the reset button
3- Power on the router while holding the reset button
4- Wait for the power light to blink on white. Count 10 blinks, then TFTP the image

I have downloaded factory image version 19.07.05 and I use the commands below to upload it to the router (prior to this I have changed my IP to 192.168.1.4/24):

tftp> connect 192.168.1.1
tftp> binary
tftp> rexmt 1
tftp> timeoute 60
tftp> put openwrt-19.07.5-ipq806x-generic-netgear_r7500v2-squashfs-factory.img
Sent 8519809 bytes in 1.6 seconds
tftp>

While the image uploads I've noticed that the power button stops blinking and is off. However after the image is uploaded it (which takes a couple of seconds), the power light starts blinking again forever. Once I power off/on the router, it loads the OEM image again. I've tried with V1 image as well but with the same results.

Is there something I'm doing wrong?

Thanks,
Miliu

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Try renaming the file, use a short(er) name, as described in.

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Should have no impact.
I have successfully TFTP flashed R7800 with long filenames.

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Wrong image. R7500v2 != R7800

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Good spotting !

:slight_smile:

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Thanks everyone! Yes, wrong image, working now.

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