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| faq [2025/08/22 23:37] – [Can I use a FreshTomato Backup Configuration File across Different Releases/Router Models?] -condense hogwild | faq [2025/08/22 23:39] (current) – [Netgear R-series Routers] hogwild | ||
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| - | ===== Can I use a FreshTomato | + | ===== Can I use a Backup Configuration File across Different Releases/ |
| - | Using 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, | + | Using FreshTomato |
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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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