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firmware_basics_procedures [2023/11/12 19:02] – [AsusWRT Web Interface Method] -formatting hogwild | firmware_basics_procedures [2024/03/02 22:21] – [Broadcom CFE miniWebserver Method] -clarify, condense hogwild | ||
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- 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 " |
- When the upgrade process completes, reboot the router by turning it off and on again. \\ \\ | - When the upgrade process completes, reboot the router by turning it off and on again. \\ \\ | ||
- Reset the router to defaults by pressing the Reset button on the back of the router for at least 3 seconds. \\ \\ {{:: | - Reset the router to defaults by pressing the Reset button on the back of the router for at least 3 seconds. \\ \\ {{:: | ||
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* SDK6 MIPS & ARM Models (like the Asus RT-N18U or RT-AC68U): \\ Since release 2022.3, you can upgrade from AsusWRT to FreshTomato or vice versa via the web interface. | * SDK6 MIPS & ARM Models (like the Asus RT-N18U or RT-AC68U): \\ Since release 2022.3, you can upgrade from AsusWRT to FreshTomato or vice versa via the web interface. | ||
* SDK7 routers (like RT-AC3200) and SDK714 routers (like the RT-AC5300, RT-AC3100): \\ Since release 2022.6, these models support upgrades via the web interface. | * SDK7 routers (like RT-AC3200) and SDK714 routers (like the RT-AC5300, RT-AC3100): \\ Since release 2022.6, these models support upgrades via the web interface. | ||
- | * Asus RT-AC19000U | + | * Asus RT-AC1900U |
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==== Broadcom CFE miniWebserver Method ==== | ==== Broadcom CFE miniWebserver Method ==== | ||
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+ | Modern routers use CFE (Common Firmware Environment) to bootstrap your router. CFE can be accessed in a number of ways, the most basic of which is to use the console and connect via a serial interface. | ||
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+ | For a subset of devices, CFE has been preset to run the convenient miniWeb server interface (as in above image). CFE allows you to install any compatible firmware on your device, making the router largely " | ||
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+ | If you already have Freshtomato on your device, you can change the CFE timeout setting by adjusting the// Boot Wait Time// parameter in the [[advanced-misc|Miscellaneous]] menu. | ||
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- | This .zip file has the following MD5SUM value: | + | This .zip file has the following MD5SUM value: |
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