Obi100 firmware fails to update. Help!

[ot91745]

I just got a used Obi100 on eBay, tried to configure it for GV and was told the firmware needed to be updated. I logged into my Obi100's web server, saw it's running version 1.3.0 (Build: 2744). Per info in the forum, I downloaded firmware 1-3-0-2886 (2.1MB). Then on my Obi100's web site, I clicked "Device Update", then I selected the "obi-latest.fw" file I downloaded, and clicked "Update". A green light on my Obi100 flashes rapidly for about two seconds, but it does not appear to be rebooting (because its lights do not go out). I wait a full minute, then check my Obi100's website, and I can see it's still using the old firmware. Why won't the firmware update to version 2886? I need GV to work!!!

Thanks..

[drgeoff]

Maybe the download got corrupted.  Download again and check that the file size is exactly 2243822 bytes.

Possibly you have discovered why the item was being sold. 

[SteveInWA]

Possibly you have discovered why the item was being sold. 

This.  I would never buy a used OBi.  A brand new one, with a hardware warranty, is not very expensive.

[ot91745]

I thought there would be some work around ... I've never seen an electronic device fail so selectively.

I did confirm that the number of bytes is correct, so it's not that the downloaded firmware was corrupted.

Aaaargh!

[ot91745]

Gave up and ordered a new Obi202 for $47.50.