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| faq [2025/08/22 22:50] – [Device Name Defaults] -Add entry for "pppX to list" hogwild | faq [2025/08/22 23:39] (current) – [Netgear R-series Routers] hogwild | ||
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| For more help choosing a build, see the [[: | For more help choosing a build, see the [[: | ||
| - | When browsing firmware folders | + | When browsing firmware folders, a subfolder named " |
| - | The other subfolders, such as K26RT-AC and K26RT-N contain dedicated builds, meant for specific router models. Unless you're experienced, | + | Other subfolders, such as "K26RT-AC" |
| - | If you have a Netgear R-series router | + | If your Netgear R-series router |
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| ==== How Can I Check the Integrity of my Downloaded Build File? ==== | ==== How Can I Check the Integrity of my Downloaded Build File? ==== | ||
| - | MD5SUM files are available in each website folder | + | MD5SUM files are available in each website folder |
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| //Q: What are some common device names used to represent router interfaces/ | //Q: What are some common device names used to represent router interfaces/ | ||
| - | \\ This can become a complex topic rather quickly. In general, there will be physical interfaces, such as " | + | \\ This can become a complex topic. |
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| * ethX - is a physical interface. \\ It can represent either Ethernet or WiFi interfaces. \\ \\ | * ethX - is a physical interface. \\ It can represent either Ethernet or WiFi interfaces. \\ \\ | ||
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| * vlanX - identifies a VLAN (a logical separation). \\ \\ | * vlanX - identifies a VLAN (a logical separation). \\ \\ | ||
| * tunXX - is an OpenVPN interface.\\ (For example, tun13 = client3, tun21 = server1). \\ \\ | * tunXX - is an OpenVPN interface.\\ (For example, tun13 = client3, tun21 = server1). \\ \\ | ||
| - | * tinc - is a logical tunnel interface used by the tinc function. \\ \\ | + | * tinc - is a logical tunnel interface used by the tinc VPN function. \\ \\ |
| - | * wg0 - is an interface used by the Wireguard function. | + | * pppX - is a PPP connection, typicall to your ISP.\\ \\ |
| - | * pppX - is a PPP connection, typicall to your ISP. | + | * wg0 - is an interface used by the Wireguard function. \\ |
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| Some structures, like additional SSIDs (Virtual Wireless LANs) will create sub-interfaces. Thus, it's common to see interfaces with periods in them. For example, " | Some structures, like additional SSIDs (Virtual Wireless LANs) will create sub-interfaces. Thus, it's common to see interfaces with periods in them. For example, " | ||
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| + | ===== Can I use a Backup Configuration File across Different Releases/ | ||
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| + | Using FreshTomato backup .cfg files across different releases or router models is NOT recommended. At best, some functions may not work properly. At worst, it can cause system instability, | ||
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| + | * Configuration variables may have changed or been removed, \\ leading to incorrect or incomplete settings. | ||
| + | * New settings introduced in newer releases will not be present \\ in older backups. | ||
| + | * The backup configuration file includes hardware-specific model \\ information that identifies the device on which the settings were saved. | ||
| + | * Across releases or models, The NVRAM state can become inconsistent, | ||
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| - | If you've set a different path/ | + | If you've set a different path/ |
| Unless some type of permanent storage is configured, "/ | Unless some type of permanent storage is configured, "/ | ||
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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 " | 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 " | ||
| - | 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 | + | 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 more on how to flash Netgear routers, see the [[firmware_basics_procedures|Installing FreshTomato]] HOWTO. |
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| First, check the [[dongle_compatibility|3G/ | First, check the [[dongle_compatibility|3G/ | ||
| - | Next, in FreshTomato' | + | Next, in FreshTomato' |
| 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 if its output lists your modem' | 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 if its output lists your modem' | ||
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