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faq [2025/08/22 23:33] – [Log Location Default] -condense hogwildfaq [2025/10/27 22:22] (current) – [Device Name Defaults] -spelling (typically) hogwild
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 | Hardware model | Specifies the router or access point model number. | | Hardware model | Specifies the router or access point model number. |
 | ARM/MIPS/AX | Specifies the build is intended for devices with ARM, MIPS, or AX (Broadcom with 802.11ax WiFi) CPU architecture. | | ARM/MIPS/AX | Specifies the build is intended for devices with ARM, MIPS, or AX (Broadcom with 802.11ax WiFi) CPU architecture. |
-| Wireless Driver (optional) | NG  -  Indicates whether the New Generation Broadcom binary wireless driver is in the build. \\ Broadcom never released the driver source code, so developers rely on binary drivers. \\ Builds for newer hardware required the newer wireless driver and a newer software development\\ kit (SDK).  These builds were called "NG" ("New Generation") driver builds.\\ RT-N - indicates the build's driver supports 802.11n. \\ RT-AC - indicates the build's driver supports 802.11ac. |+| Wireless Driver (optional) | NG  -  Indicates whether the build includes the New Generation Broadcom binary wireless driver. \\ Broadcom never released the driver source code, so developers rely on binary drivers. \\ Builds for newer hardware required the newer wireless driver and a newer software development\\ kit (SDK).  These builds were called "NG" ("New Generation") driver builds. \\ \\ RT-N - indicates the build's driver supports 802.11n. \\ \\ RT-AC - indicates the build's driver supports 802.11ac. |
 | Release name | e.g. 2021.3  - indicates the third release in the year 2021. \\ It does NOT indicate the 3rd month of 2021! | | Release name | e.g. 2021.3  - indicates the third release in the year 2021. \\ It does NOT indicate the 3rd month of 2021! |
 | Build Type | e.g. (Mini / AIO / VPN) - indicates the features included. See [[:feature_matrix|Feature matrix]] to learn more. | | Build Type | e.g. (Mini / AIO / VPN) - indicates the features included. See [[:feature_matrix|Feature matrix]] to learn more. |
 | NVRAM size | (32K / 64K / 128K)  -  Optional. For models with multiple hardware revisions \\ where each revision may include more or less NVRAM. | | NVRAM size | (32K / 64K / 128K)  -  Optional. For models with multiple hardware revisions \\ where each revision may include more or less NVRAM. |
-| NOSMP  | (Optional)  -  This is a special build with single core CPU where Symmetric Multi Processing is intentionally disabled.  |+| NOSMP  | (Optional)  -  This special build with single core CPU has Symmetric Multi Processing is intentionally disabled.  |
 | Custom  | (Optional) - identifies a build that includes or excludes a certain feature (set).  | | Custom  | (Optional) - identifies a build that includes or excludes a certain feature (set).  |
 |   | Reserved for future use  | |   | Reserved for future use  |
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   * 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 VPN function. \\ \\    * tinc - is a logical tunnel interface used by the tinc VPN function. \\ \\ 
-  * pppX - is a PPP connection, typicall to your ISP.\\ \\ +  * pppX - is a PPP connection, typically to your ISP.\\ \\ 
   * wg0 - is an interface used by the Wireguard function. \\   * wg0 - is an interface used by the Wireguard function. \\
  
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-===== Can I use a FreshTomato Backup Configuration File across Different Releases/Router Models? =====+===== Can I use a Backup Configuration File across Different Releases/Router Models? =====
  
-Using backup .cfg files across different releases or router models is NOT recommended. At best, some functions may not work properly. At worst, restoring incompatible settings from a backup file can cause system instability, erratic behavior, or other problems.+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, erratic behavior, or other problems.
  
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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. 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. For details on how to flash Netgear routers, see the [[firmware_basics_procedures|Installing FreshTomato]] HOWTO.+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/4G/5G compatibility]] page to see if your modem is supported. When possible, that page will list the modem's Vendor ID and Device ID(s). First, check the [[dongle_compatibility|3G/4G/5G compatibility]] page to see if your modem is supported. When possible, that page will list 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, if your release includes a //3G/4G USB modem support// option, enable it.+Next, in FreshTomato's [[nas-usb|USB Support]] menu, verify that USB support is enabled. Then, if your release includes a //3G/4G USB modem support// option, enable it. Newer builds no long have this option, and it is enabled by default.
  
 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'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 if its output lists your modem's Vendor ID (make) and Product ID (model).
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 In modem mode, the device operates normally, and allows the host device to communicate with most modem functions. In modem mode, the device operates normally, and allows the host device to communicate with most modem functions.
  
-In storage emulation mode, the modem emulates a storage device, like a CDROM or USB flash drive. This makes it easier to install drivers on PC operating systems, since drivers are right on the device.+In storage emulation mode, the modem emulates a storage device, like a CDROM or USB flash drive. Having drivers right on the device makes it easier to install them on PC operating systems.
  
 However, FreshTomato already include USB modem drivers in the form of kernel modules. The modem, though, won't accept communication commands in storage mode. It must be switched to modem mode to accept commands. However, FreshTomato already include USB modem drivers in the form of kernel modules. The modem, though, won't accept communication commands in storage mode. It must be switched to modem mode to accept commands.
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 For more advanced users, you can get detailed information about usb_modeswitch here: [[https://www.draisberghof.de/usb_modeswitch/|Draisberghof Software-usb_modeswitch]] For more advanced users, you can get detailed information about usb_modeswitch here: [[https://www.draisberghof.de/usb_modeswitch/|Draisberghof Software-usb_modeswitch]]
  
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 +WORK IN PROGRESS 
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 +The 03 value indicates LTE only.\\ The 02 value indicates WCDMA only.\\ The 02 value indicates GSM only.\\ The 030201 value indicates the order of LTE->WCDMA->GSM.\\ The 0302 value indicates the order of LTE->WCDMA, without GSM.\\ The 00 value is not combined with other values, indicating automatic network access order that is determined by the board. 
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 +So our "Auto" is "00", 4G only -> "03", 3G only -> "02", 4G/3G/2G -> "030201", etc... 
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