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    RT-AC66U stuck in rescue mode & i/o errors fw uploads

    Yeah, that doesn't work. As I said, I've done everything conventional. Unless there's a specific fw version I've missed, I think the problem is more fundamental. The serial connection reports i/o errors each time I boot or load fw. It always boots directly into rescue mode no-matter what I do...
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    RT-AC66U stuck in rescue mode & i/o errors fw uploads

    Thanks for the response. I'm not sure what the exact initial fw was as the thing had been in a closet for a couple of years, but I'm near certain it was stock asus. I've been through all the steps you specified here already (way too many times) and my problem isn't getting into rescue mode, its...
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    RT-AC66U stuck in rescue mode & i/o errors fw uploads

    My router came up properly, I configured it, then it somehow got stuck in rescue mode (power LED blinks slowly). I have tried EVERYTHING to do with resetting and wiping nvram and loading new firmware (old, new, stock, merlin, tomato) via the Mac Restoration tool, the CFE web GUI firmware loader...
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