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firmware_basics_procedures [2022/04/29 19:30] – [AsusWRT web GUI / Interface] m_ars | firmware_basics_procedures [2023/04/30 18:17] – [Netgear R-series] -clarity hogwild | ||
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==== AsusWRT web GUI / Interface ==== | ==== AsusWRT web GUI / Interface ==== | ||
- | Note: This way is only possible for images starting with release 2022.3 and up. | + | This way is only possible for images starting with release 2022.3 and up. |
To upgrade the firmware please log-in to the router web GUI and navigation to Advanced Settings > Administration > Firmware Upgrade tab | To upgrade the firmware please log-in to the router web GUI and navigation to Advanced Settings > Administration > Firmware Upgrade tab | ||
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An easy way to do this is to wait until the router has fully started (usually 2-3 mins). After that, just press the reset button for at least 3 seconds. (router will erase nvram and reboot) | An easy way to do this is to wait until the router has fully started (usually 2-3 mins). After that, just press the reset button for at least 3 seconds. (router will erase nvram and reboot) | ||
- | Further Notes: Starting with release 2022.3 and up the user can upgrade from AsusWRT to FreshTomato or FreshTomato to AsusWRT via GUI, both directions are possible now! | + | **Note 1:** Starting with release 2022.3 and up the user can upgrade from AsusWRT to FreshTomato or FreshTomato to AsusWRT via GUI, both directions are possible now! (only for SDK6 mips & arm - ex. RT-N18U, RT-AC68U) |
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+ | **Note 2:** SDK7 router (RT-AC3200) and SDK714 router (like RT-AC5300, RT-AC3100) will support upgrade via GUI starting with release 2022.6 | ||
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+ | **Note 3:** To upgrade Asus RT-AC1900U you may need to use the FreshTomato firmware image for Asus RT-AC68U. | ||
==== Asus Firmware Restoration Utility Method ==== | ==== Asus Firmware Restoration Utility Method ==== | ||
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+ | ===== Flashing Netgear Hardware ===== | ||
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+ | ==== Netgear R-series ==== | ||
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+ | //With Netgear stock firmware installed// | ||
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+ | If you have a Netgear R-series router with original Netgear firmware installed, you must first flash your router with one of the " | ||
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+ | //With FreshTomato installed// | ||
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+ | If you already have some version of FreshTomato installed, you can upgrade to newer releases using regular build files. These will contain firmware files ending with the .trx file extension. | ||
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+ | Example for R7000 [[https:// | ||
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===== FCC Regulation Change Affecting Wireless Routers ===== | ===== FCC Regulation Change Affecting Wireless Routers ===== | ||
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