How can I get a Netgear GS748Tv1 bootloader?

We own a Netgear GS748Tv1 (serial 141*). Sadly, due to a firmware update gone wrong, the bootloader got flashed away into oblivion.

Since the warranty is expired, Netgear will not help us (this comes from their support staff). The firmware on their support site does not seem to include a bootloader.

We would like to avoid replacing the hardware since we are a non-profit and cannot really afford it now.

Can you help me find a suitable bootloader? A full image of a similar but still working device's flash memory would be just as good.

Solution 1:

Not sure if it is any help to you, but I found an old page with Beta firmware you may be able to try?

http://kbserver.netgear.com/release_notes/d102705.asp

http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/13184 <- Or this one?

Maybe worth checking out. Another option might be to see if you can contact someone that has one listed on ebay. They may be able to get you the file at a small cost, it beats buying another one!