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==== What is Firmware and what do all those Terms Mean? ==== | ==== What is Firmware and what do all those Terms Mean? ==== | ||
- | === What is " | + | === What' |
In short, flashing is installing new firmware. On a device like a router, firmware is most of the basic programming code which runs most of the major functions on the device. This is similar to the installed operating system and programs on a PC. However, with firmware, updates are usually less frequent, and the device can usually run in a reasonably stable way even without them. | In short, flashing is installing new firmware. On a device like a router, firmware is most of the basic programming code which runs most of the major functions on the device. This is similar to the installed operating system and programs on a PC. However, with firmware, updates are usually less frequent, and the device can usually run in a reasonably stable way even without them. | ||
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=== What's a Build? === | === What's a Build? === | ||
- | A build is one compilation of the firmware. | + | A build is one compilation of firmware. |
Each build is: | Each build is: | ||
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* Includes a certain set of features (e.g. " | * Includes a certain set of features (e.g. " | ||
- | The features included depend on both the router' | + | The features included depend on the router' |
=== How do I Choose which Firmware Build to Use? === | === How do I Choose which Firmware Build to Use? === | ||
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* The feature set you want, that will fit in that amount of Flash RAM. | * The feature set you want, that will fit in that amount of Flash RAM. | ||
- | Some hardware models have two, more hardware versions/ | + | Some hardware models have two or more hardware versions/ |
- | on the FAQ page. | + | For some models, Flash RAM is limited, so it’s also important you choose a build that takes up less storage space than is available. Otherwise, you could run out of Flash RAM and your hardware could be bricked. For help choosing a build that's appropriate for your hardware, see the [[: |
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- | If you're still unsure after reading this page and the Hardware Compatibility page, we recommend you ask on the Tomato forum. | + | |
=== What's " | === What's " |