If the router is "bricked" (lights blinking constantly/no connection), you may need to use a Recovery Mode by holding the Reset button while powering on and accessing a static IP recovery page.
| From version | To version | Allowed? | Procedure | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 2.0.14 → 2.0.10 | Yes | Web UI (preserve settings not recommended) | | 2.0.14 → 2.0.8 | No | Bootloader recovery only, then factory reset | | Any 2.x → 1.x | | Permanent brick risk (different NAND driver) | dwr-m960 a2 firmware