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firmware_basics_procedures [2023/11/12 18:33] – [Netgear R-series] hogwild | firmware_basics_procedures [2023/11/12 22:56] – [AsusWRT Web Interface Method] hogwild | ||
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- Under Advanced Settings, go to LAN. \\ \\ | - Under Advanced Settings, go to LAN. \\ \\ | ||
- Click on the "DHCP Server" | - Click on the "DHCP Server" | ||
- | - Disable DHCP. Beside " | + | - Disable DHCP. Beside " |
- Under Advanced Settings, go to Administration. \\ \\ {{:: | - Under Advanced Settings, go to Administration. \\ \\ {{:: | ||
- Click on the Firmware Upgrade tab. \\ \\ | - Click on the Firmware Upgrade tab. \\ \\ | ||
- Click Browse... and go select the FreshTomato image file appropriate for your router.\\ \\ {{:: | - Click Browse... and go select the FreshTomato image file appropriate for your router.\\ \\ {{:: | ||
- After selecting the appropriate image file to flash, click Upload. \\ \\ | - After selecting the appropriate image file to flash, click Upload. \\ \\ | ||
- | - You should now see a white progress indicator, with text below saying " | + | - You should now see a white progress indicator, with text below saying " |
- | - Wait until the upgrade process is 100% complete. Do NOT interrupt the process. \\ \\ | + | - When the upgrade process completes, reboot the router by turning it off and on again. \\ \\ |
- | - When the upgrade process completes, reboot the router | + | - Reset the router to defaults |
- | - Now, reset the router to factory | + | |
- The router will erase NVRAM and reboot again. It should now be ready for you to configure it for use. | - The router will erase NVRAM and reboot again. It should now be ready for you to configure it for use. | ||
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To flash using the Firmware Restoration utility: | To flash using the Firmware Restoration utility: | ||
- | - Ensure an Ethernet cable is the only connection between your PC and the router. \\ Disconnect all other Ethernet cables from the router. Other connections can cause problems. \\ Some people have flashed firmware via a Wi-Fi connection. However, for maximum stability, | + | - Ensure an Ethernet cable is the only connection between your PC and the router. \\ Disconnect all other Ethernet cables from the router. Other connections can cause problems. \\ Some people have flashed firmware via a WiFi connection. However, for maximum stability, flash only via Ethernet. \\ Never attempt to flash firmware via a WAN connection. It involves |
- Download and install Asus Firmware Restoration from the Asus website | - Download and install Asus Firmware Restoration from the Asus website | ||
- In the Support section of the Asus website, find your router/ | - In the Support section of the Asus website, find your router/ | ||
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- Download the appropriate FreshTomato image file// // | - Download the appropriate FreshTomato image file// // | ||
- Download an appropriate FreshTomato image file for your router. \\ If you've read the Basic Concepts above, see the [[: | - Download an appropriate FreshTomato image file for your router. \\ If you've read the Basic Concepts above, see the [[: | ||
- | - Download the latest Asus firmware for your router. That way, if the FreshTomato flash fails, you can still flash back to Asus firmware. \\ Remember, without a working router, you might not be able to download firmware on your network until it's working again. \\ \\ | + | - Download the latest Asus firmware for your router |
- Clear the NVRAM | - Clear the NVRAM | ||
- | - Clear NVRAM by restoring factory defaults in the Asus interface. This resets | + | - Clear NVRAM by restoring factory defaults in the Asus interface. This resets settings to defaults and ensures |
- Click on the “Administration” menu. | - Click on the “Administration” menu. | ||
- Click on the “Restore/ | - Click on the “Restore/ | ||
- | - Beside “Factory Default”, click the Restore button. \\ \\ {{:: | + | - Beside “Factory Default”, click the Restore button. \\ \\ {{:: |
- To wipe NVRAM on most current Asus models using the hardware button method: | - To wipe NVRAM on most current Asus models using the hardware button method: | ||
- Unplug the AC adapter from the back of the router. | - Unplug the AC adapter from the back of the router. | ||
- Hold down the WPS button and reinsert the power connector. Continue to hold the WPS button for 30 seconds. | - Hold down the WPS button and reinsert the power connector. Continue to hold the WPS button for 30 seconds. | ||
- Release the WPS button. All front LEDs should blink once to signal that NVRAM was cleared. \\ If you have trouble, check the user manual or the manufacturer' | - Release the WPS button. All front LEDs should blink once to signal that NVRAM was cleared. \\ If you have trouble, check the user manual or the manufacturer' | ||
- | - Configure your PC with a static IP address and disable all WiFi interfaces on your PC.\\ In Rescue Mode, the DHCP server is not available, so your client will need a static IP address. | + | - Configure your PC with a static IP address and disable all WiFi interfaces on your PC.\\ In Rescue Mode, the DHCP server is not available, so your client will need a static IP address. |
- Enable Rescue Mode on the router. Typically, for Asus routers, this is done as follows: | - Enable Rescue Mode on the router. Typically, for Asus routers, this is done as follows: | ||
- Remove the AC adapter plug from the back of the router. | - Remove the AC adapter plug from the back of the router. | ||
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- The utility should begin scanning for your router device, then slowly uploading the firmware. \\ \\ | - The utility should begin scanning for your router device, then slowly uploading the firmware. \\ \\ | ||
- Wait until flashing is complete. **The progress bar is not accurate** regarding completion. | - Wait until flashing is complete. **The progress bar is not accurate** regarding completion. | ||
- | - The router should now respond to communications. Open a web browser to 192.168.1.1 and net mask: 255.255.255.0 . \\ You should see a login screen. Enter username: “root”, and password “admin” to log on.\\ \\ | + | - The router should now let clients connect. Open a web browser to 192.168.1.1 and net mask: 255.255.255.0 . \\ You should see a login screen. Enter username: “root”, and password “admin” to log on.\\ \\ |
- From within FreshTomato, | - From within FreshTomato, | ||
- Under Administration, | - Under Administration, | ||
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- Reboot the router once or twice more. | - Reboot the router once or twice more. | ||
- | - Clear your browser cache before putting the router into operation. Web browsers may cache data that shouldn' | + | - Clear your browser cache before putting the router into operation. |
- Refresh the page. Any problems caused by cached browser data should be gone. | - Refresh the page. Any problems caused by cached browser data should be gone. | ||
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If problems persist, try the following: | If problems persist, try the following: |