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eth0 192.168.1.2 f2:11:a1:02:03:b1 eth0 192.168.1.2 f2:11:a1:02:03:b1
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A firmware image file can usually be downloaded directly from
Netgear's FTP servers: for the Netgear EX2700 for example, download
ftp://updates1.netgear.com/ex2700/ww/fileinfo.txt. At the top there
should be an entry like this:
```
[Major1]
file=EX2700-V1.0.1.8.img
...
```
The download link for the latest firmware image for this device is thus:
ftp://updates1.netgear.com/ex2700/ww/EX2700-V1.0.1.8.img. Substitute
`ex2700` for your device (`wndr4300`, `wndr3700`, `r6100`, etc.).
Now we can start `nmrpflash`. The argument for the `-a` option needs Now we can start `nmrpflash`. The argument for the `-a` option needs
to be a *free* IP address from the same subnet as the one used by your to be a *free* IP address from the same subnet as the one used by your
network interface. We'll use `192.168.1.254`. The firmware image file network interface. We'll use `192.168.1.254`. Power on your device immediately
can usually be downloaded directly from Netgear's FTP servers. after starting `nmrpflash`.
Power on your device immediately after starting `nmrpflash`.
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$ nmrpflash -i eth0 -a 192.168.1.254 -f EX2700-V1.0.1.8.img $ nmrpflash -i eth0 -a 192.168.1.254 -f EX2700-V1.0.1.8.img