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--- firmware_basics_procedures [2024/03/02 22:27] – [Broadcom CFE miniWebserver Method] -clarify CFE details hogwild
+++ firmware_basics_procedures [2024/05/21 06:49] (current) – hint to select windows 10 to find the firmware restoration utility jamjax
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   - Download and install Asus Firmware Restoration from the Asus website
     - In the Support section of the Asus website, find your router/hardware model.
-    - Click "Software and Utility" and specify your Windows version.
+    - Click "Software and Utility" and specify your Windows version. (Windows 11 users may have to select Windows 10 for the utility to appear.)
     - Find and download the latest version of the Firmware Restoration utility.
     - Install the Firmware Restoration utility. \\ \\
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   - In a web browser, enter: 192.168.1.1 .  Enter Username: "root", Password: "admin". \\ \\ {{::netgear-r7000-freshtomato_logon_prompt.jpg?600}} \\ \\
   - If this fails:
+    - In some initial firmware releases, the username is "admin" and the password is "@newdig"
     - Use a private browser (incognito) window.
     - Clear the browser cache.

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