WRT160N - firmware made it a brick

Question

I have a Linksys by Cisco WRT160N V3 wireless router.  Following instructions on the their website, I downloaded their latest firmware.  Again following their instructions, I updated their hardware and the process completed “successfully.”  As a result, the router is completely useless and in the state known as a “brick”.
Having been a Linksys customer since my very first network card, I figured I was in good hands.  Dealing with such a large and successful hardware company for so many years, I figured I was in good hands.  Having been a hardware/software professional for more than 40 years, I felt easily qualified. But, that is where the logic, goodwill and reputation of Linksys goes out the window.
I called their technical support multiple times.  The argument is since the router is out of warranty, even though it was their damaging firmware and/or instructions, it is my problem.  The bottom line is updating their hardware, with their firmware following their instructions, they have damaged my property and claim no responsibility.  Even one of their own technicians told me and I quote, “it happens to us here sometimes too and I am sorry, but there is nothing I can do”. 
(Mod Note: Edited for guideline compliance.)

Answer 1

You can follow this link to unbrick your router.