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Cisco has a Firmware Rescue Utility available for scenarios like this. I have personally not had to use it, so I can't provide much step-by-step assistance here - however I hope it is a step in the right direction in restoring service to your router.<br />
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<a href="https://software.cisco.com/download/release.html?mdfid=282414010&softwareid=282465800&release=4.0.0.7&relind=AVAILABLE&rellifecycle=&reltype=latest" rel="ugc">https://software.cisco.com/download/release.html?mdfid=282414010&softwareid=282465800&release=4.0.0.7&relind=AVAILABLE&rellifecycle=&reltype=latest</a>
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Cisco has a Firmware Rescue Utility available for scenarios like this. I have personally not had to use it, so I can't provide much step-by-step assistance here - however I hope it is a step in the right direction in restoring service to your router.

https://software.cisco.com/download/release.html?mdfid=282414010&softwareid=282465800&release=4.0.0.7&relind=AVAILABLE&rellifecycle=&reltype=latest [https://software.cisco.com/download/release.html?mdfid=282414010&softwareid=282465800&release=4.0.0.7&relind=AVAILABLE&rellifecycle=&reltype=latest]

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On some routers the following may help:<br />
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unplug all ethernet cables from the router. Push the reset button for 30 seconds, then, keeping the reset button pushed, disconnect the power and wait another 30 seconds. Then, still pressing the button, reconnect the power and wait a further 30 seconds. Now release the button and wait for about 10 seconds for things to settle. Now check if the router works again.
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On some routers the following may help:

unplug all ethernet cables from the router. Push the reset button for 30 seconds, then, keeping the reset button pushed, disconnect the power and wait another 30 seconds. Then, still pressing the button, reconnect the power and wait a further 30 seconds. Now release the button and wait for about 10 seconds for things to settle. Now check if the router works again.

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I regret to say that did not work.
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Then it looks like it is bricked.
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Yes, the loss of power during the firmware upgrade has wrecked the chip. <br />
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My guess is that a new router (newer type of router as well) will be cheaper than repairing the old one.
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Yes, the loss of power during the firmware upgrade has wrecked the chip.

My guess is that a new router (newer type of router as well) will be cheaper than repairing the old one.

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@GEMCC - Yes, unfortunately. Thanks for following up.
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@GEMCC - Yes, unfortunately. Thanks for following up.

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Hello,<br />
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I lost power during the firmware upgrade and now I am not able to access the router. &nbsp;I can ping the IP address, but I am not able to access the GUI. &nbsp;I pressed the reset button for 30 seconds but still nothing.<br />
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Please help.<br />
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Have a great day,<br />
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Don
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Hello,



I lost power during the firmware upgrade and now I am not able to access the router.  I can ping the IP address, but I am not able to access the GUI.  I pressed the reset button for 30 seconds but still nothing.



Please help.



Have a great day,



Don

Lost power during firmware upgrade on RV042G

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