Model netgear_wnr612v2

Flashing via TFTP

  • Download the factory firmware image offered above to your Computer.
  • Configure a computer with static IP /24 and a TFTP server. On Debian or Ubuntu you can use either the tftpd-hpa or tftpd server packages.
  • Rename the downloaded firmware image to `` and place it in the tftp server’s root directory. (If using tftpd-hpa this is /var/lib/tftpboot/; if tftpd, it is /srv/tftp/) You can test that the file is downloadable with tftp localhost and get .
  • Connect the computer to one of the router’s Ethernet ports while the router is off. Press and keep pressed the router’s reset button and power it up. After about 7-10 seconds release the reset button. The power LED will flicker rapidly for ~3 seconds, indicating download of the firmware file.
  • The router will write the firmware to flash during ~40 more seconds of occasional power LED blinks, and then will reboot by itself, ready for use.
Netgear WNR612 v2
Latest release 18.06.2 Discontinued
Device Type WiFi Router
Vendor Netgear
Model WNR612
Flash 4 MB warning
RAM 32 MB
CPU Atheros AR7240 (ar71xx-ath79)
1 x 400MHz
Ethernet ports 0 x GBit — 3 x 100Mbit
WiFi

2.4Ghz: b/g/n

Switch Atheros AR7240
Bootloader U-Boot
Power Supply 7.5 VDC, 1.0 A
Serial check_circle
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