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RE360 v.1 turned into a brick

RE360 v.1 turned into a brick
RE360 v.1 turned into a brick
Sunday - last edited Yesterday
Model: RE360  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version:

Good afternoon!

During the firmware update of the microcontroller, my RE360 v.1 turned into a brick...

There is no way to get into its shell either by IP address or through a link. When the voltage is applied, the light circle around the WPS button turns pink (red) for a few seconds and goes out.

The POWER indicator is blue and it does not respond to button clicks.

It also does not respond to pressing the RESET button.

At the same time, I noticed an interesting feature - if you do not touch the device for a few minutes after turning it on, it allows you to press the POWER button once and reboot, after which nothing will happen again.

I also noticed that if you connect to the device via cable and set the IP address 192.168.0.254 in the network adapter settings, you will see that packets are being exchanged.

I tried to restore it through the Tftpd64 program, but I can't create a connection.

I tried setting IP addresses - 192.168.0.66, 192.168.0.68, 192.168.0.86, 192.168.0.254

But no connection was established.

What are my questions about?

What is the correct recovery IP address for RE360 v.1?

What is the correct name for the recovery file (re360v1_tp_recovery.bin or just tp_recovery.bin)?

I would be eternally grateful for any help, advice, or recommendations.

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Re:RE360 v.1 turned into a brick-Solution
Yesterday - last edited Yesterday

  @ortigr 

 

In general the procedure for unvricking the RE360 should as follows:

To unbrick your TP-Link RE360 Wi-Fi Extender after a bad firmware update or interruption, you should first perform a hard factory reset to clear out corrupted memory. If a reset fails, you can use TP-Link's emergency recovery mode to force-flash the original firmware.
Step 1: Perform a Hard Factory Reset
  1. Plug the RE360 into a wall outlet and wait for it to power on.
  2. Locate the Reset button (often a small pinhole on the side or bottom).
  3. Use a paperclip or pin to press and hold the button for at least 8 to 10 seconds.
  4. Release the button and wait for the device to reboot. If the Power LED begins flashing rapidly, the reset was successful.
Step 2: Emergency Firmware Recovery
If the device remains unresponsive or inaccessible, it may require the emergency firmware recovery procedure:
  1. Go to the official TP-Link Download Center and search for RE360.
  2. Download the firmware version that specifically matches your hardware version (e.g., V1 or V2).
  3. Extract the downloaded zip/rar file. You will need the .bin or .trx file inside.
  4. Rename the extracted firmware file to recovery.bin (this is crucial for the recovery loader to find it).
  5. Connect an Ethernet cable directly from your PC to the RE360's Ethernet port.
  6. Assign a Static IP Address to your computer's network adapter (e.g., IP: 192.168.0.10, Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0, Default Gateway: 192.168.0.254).
  7. Unplug the RE360's power cable.
  8. Press and hold the Reset button, and while holding it, plug the power cable back in.
  9. Keep holding the Reset button for about 5–10 seconds. This forces the device into recovery mode to search the Ethernet connection for a recovery file.
Once in recovery mode, the device will locate your recovery.bin file, flash it automatically, and reboot.
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Re:RE360 v.1 turned into a brick-Solution
Yesterday - last edited Yesterday

  @ortigr 

 

In general the procedure for unvricking the RE360 should as follows:

To unbrick your TP-Link RE360 Wi-Fi Extender after a bad firmware update or interruption, you should first perform a hard factory reset to clear out corrupted memory. If a reset fails, you can use TP-Link's emergency recovery mode to force-flash the original firmware.
Step 1: Perform a Hard Factory Reset
  1. Plug the RE360 into a wall outlet and wait for it to power on.
  2. Locate the Reset button (often a small pinhole on the side or bottom).
  3. Use a paperclip or pin to press and hold the button for at least 8 to 10 seconds.
  4. Release the button and wait for the device to reboot. If the Power LED begins flashing rapidly, the reset was successful.
Step 2: Emergency Firmware Recovery
If the device remains unresponsive or inaccessible, it may require the emergency firmware recovery procedure:
  1. Go to the official TP-Link Download Center and search for RE360.
  2. Download the firmware version that specifically matches your hardware version (e.g., V1 or V2).
  3. Extract the downloaded zip/rar file. You will need the .bin or .trx file inside.
  4. Rename the extracted firmware file to recovery.bin (this is crucial for the recovery loader to find it).
  5. Connect an Ethernet cable directly from your PC to the RE360's Ethernet port.
  6. Assign a Static IP Address to your computer's network adapter (e.g., IP: 192.168.0.10, Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0, Default Gateway: 192.168.0.254).
  7. Unplug the RE360's power cable.
  8. Press and hold the Reset button, and while holding it, plug the power cable back in.
  9. Keep holding the Reset button for about 5–10 seconds. This forces the device into recovery mode to search the Ethernet connection for a recovery file.
Once in recovery mode, the device will locate your recovery.bin file, flash it automatically, and reboot.
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Re:RE360 v.1 turned into a brick
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Thank you so much for your recommendations. The second step allowed me to instantly log into the device's web interface via the standard IP (192.168.0.254) and replace the firmware with the desired one. As I thought, this type of device needs its own IP address, which will allow you to enter emergency access mode. Thanks again so much for your help!
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