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firmware_basics_procedures [2024/11/10 20:46] – [What is Firmware and what do all those Terms Mean?] -Formatting hogwildfirmware_basics_procedures [2024/11/10 21:30] (current) – [What is Firmware and what do all those Terms Mean?] -Condense, clarity hogwild
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 Make sure to carefully choose a FreshTomato build appropriate for your hardware model. Choosing the wrong build/version could brick your router if it's not appropriate for your hardware. (See bricking section below). Make sure to carefully choose a FreshTomato build appropriate for your hardware model. Choosing the wrong build/version could brick your router if it's not appropriate for your hardware. (See bricking section below).
  
- \\+For help choosing an appropriate build for your hardware, see the [[hardware_compatibility|Hardware compatibility]] wiki page. For more guidance on how to choose a build, see the How Do I Choose a Build? section on the  page. If you're still unsure after you've read both those pages, we recommend you ask for advice on the Tomato forum.\\
  
-When choosing a build, you need to make note of:+When choosing a build, you need to note:
  
   * The router/AP model   * The router/AP model
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-Some hardware models have two or more hardware versions/revisions. Some of these may contain different chipsets than others. Flashing the firmware to the "same" model hardware, but wrong version or revision could brick your hardware.+Some router models have two or more hardware versions. Some of these may contain different chipsets than others. Flashing the firmware to the "same" model hardware, but wrong hardware version could brick your hardware.
  
 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 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.
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-For help choosing a build that's appropriate for your hardware, see the [[:hardware_compatibility|Hardware compatibility]] wiki page. For more guidance on how to choose a build, see the //How Do I Choose a Build?// section on the [[:faq|FAQ]] page. If you're still unsure after you've read both those pages, we recommend you ask for advice on the Tomato forum. 
  
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   * The brand/model/revision of your hardware.   * The brand/model/revision of your hardware.
   * The age of your hardware.   * The age of your hardware.
-  * Whether the vendor allows that hardware to be flashed from the \\ firmware it came with.+  * Whether the vendor allows that hardware to be flashed \\ from the firmware it came with.
   * Which firmware you're trying to flash: stock (vendor), or FreshTomato.   * Which firmware you're trying to flash: stock (vendor), or FreshTomato.
  
firmware_basics_procedures.txt · Last modified: by hogwild

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