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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 " | ||
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- | However, sometimes on the first boot after flashing, the hardware may seem buggy or unexpected things may happen. If this happens, reboot the hardware once or twice more, and clear your browser cache before | + | However, sometimes on the first boot after flashing, the hardware may seem buggy or unexpected things may happen. If this happens, reboot the hardware once or twice more, and clear your browser cache before |
If problems continue, try the following steps, in order: | If problems continue, try the following steps, in order: | ||
- | - Cleared | + | - Clear your web browser cache again |
- | - Erased | + | - Erase NVRAM at least twice, and; |
- | - Rebooted | + | - Reboot |
- | If the router is still acting buggy or incorrectly at that point, we recommend | + | If the router is still acting buggy or incorrectly at that point, we recommend you request help on the Tomato forum. |