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: Always perform the update via an Ethernet cable connected to a yellow LAN port. Updating over Wi-Fi is unstable and can lead to permanent failure. Step-by-Step Update Guide tenda n301 v6 firmware update verified
| Risk | Consequence | |------|-------------| | | No LED response, cannot enter recovery mode. | | Backdoor inserted | Malware added by third parties. | | Wrong hardware target | Flashing v5 firmware on v6 corrupts radio calibration data. | | Boot loop | Router restarts endlessly after flashing. | References (selective) : Always perform the update via