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--- faq [2023/06/04 19:57] – [The Web Interface (GUI) is Slow or not Responding] hogwild
+++ faq [2023/06/04 23:08] – [How do I Get a 3G/4G/5G USB modem to work?] -condense hogwild
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 If you have the Original Netgear firmware installed, **you must** use an initial build to install FreshTomato the first time. The initial zip files contain firmware with a ".chk" extension that a Netgear router can use to install FreshTomato.
-After you've installed an initial build, you can upgrade to any appropriate FreshTomato version you wish. Regular build zip files contain firmware files with a .trx extension.
+After you've installed an initial build, you can upgrade to any appropriate FreshTomato version you wish. Regular build zip files contain firmware files with a .trx extension. For details on how to flash Netgear routers, see the [[firmware_basics_procedures|Installing FreshTomato]] HOWTO.
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 Support for modem dongles in FreshTomato is a somewhat complex topic. However, here is some information to help you get your USB modem running.
-FreshTomato has functions to automate the process of installing/configuring 3G/4G/5G connected USB modems. However, those functions are limited. One limitation is that generally, the FreshTomato build on your router must contain the the Plug and Play VendorID and DeviceID of your modem. If it's not included, the modem may not be detected or configured properly.
+FreshTomato has functions to automate the process of installing/configuring 3G/4G/5G connected USB modems. However, those functions are limited. One limitation is that generally, the FreshTomato build on your router must contain the the Plug and Play VendorID (VID) and DeviceID (PID) of your modem. If it's not included, the modem may not be detected or configured correctly.
-First, check the [[dongle_compatibility|3G/4G/5G compatibility]] wiki page to see if your modem is supported in FreshTomato. Whenever possible, that page will also contain the modem's Vendor ID and Device ID(s).
+First, check the [[dongle_compatibility|3G/4G/5G compatibility]] page to see if FreshTomato supports your modem. When possible, that page will contain the modem's Vendor ID and Device ID(s).
 Next, in FreshTomato's [[nas-usb|USB Support]] menu, verify that USB support is enabled. Then, enable the //3G/4G USB modem support// option in that same menu.
-If you don't know the make/model of your router, connect it to your router and ensure USB Support and 3G/4G USB mode support are enabled, as above. Then log on to FreshTomato and use the lsusb command to check to if its output lists your modem's Vendor ID (make) and Product ID (model).
+If you don't know the make/model of your modem, connect it to your router and ensure USB Support and 3G/4G USB mode support are enabled. Then log on to FreshTomato and use the lsusb command to check to if its output lists your modem's Vendor ID (make) and Product ID (model).
-It is NOT recommended that to enable a PIN on the SIM card used in your modem. Doing so may prevent it from working.
+You should NOT enable a PIN on your modem's SIM card. Doing so may prevent it from working with FreshTomato.

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