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 ==== How Can I Check the Integrity of my Downloaded Build File? ==== ==== How Can I Check the Integrity of my Downloaded Build File? ====
  
-MD5SUM files are available in each website folder containing firmware. You are strongly advised to run a hash program against the .zip file of the build you downloaded. Then, compare the value in that program with the listed hash value for that build in the MD5SUM file. If the two don't match, your download is corrupt, **and you shouldn't flash with that file** or you could damage your router. Try downloading it again and performing the hash check until the hashes match.+MD5SUM files are available in each website folder containing firmware. You are strongly advised to run a hash program against the .zip file of the build you downloaded. Then, compare the value in that program with the listed hash value for that build in the MD5SUM file. If the two don't match, your download is corrupt. **Don't flash with that file** or you could damage your router. Try downloading it again and performing the hash check until the hashes match.
  
  
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 Unless some type of permanent storage is configured, "/var/log/messages" is stored in RAM. As a result, it will not survive a router reboot.(( Unless some type of permanent storage is configured, "/var/log/messages" is stored in RAM. As a result, it will not survive a router reboot.((
-If you enabled **Log To Remote System** your logs are obviously retained on the remote server as well.+If you enabled **Log To Remote System** your logs are retained on the remote server as well.
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 FreshTomato has functions to automate the process of installing/configuring 3G/4G/5G connected USB modems. However, those functions are limited. One limitation is that generally, the FreshTomato build on your router must contain the the Plug and Play VendorID (VID) and DeviceID (PID) of your modem. If it's not included, the modem may not be detected or configured correctly. FreshTomato has functions to automate the process of installing/configuring 3G/4G/5G connected USB modems. However, those functions are limited. One limitation is that generally, the FreshTomato build on your router must contain the the Plug and Play VendorID (VID) and DeviceID (PID) of your modem. If it's not included, the modem may not be detected or configured correctly.
  
-First, check the [[dongle_compatibility|3G/4G/5G compatibility]] page to see if FreshTomato supports your modem. When possible, that page will contain the modem's Vendor ID and Device ID(s).+First, check the [[dongle_compatibility|3G/4G/5G compatibility]] page to see if your modem is supported. When possible, that page will list the modem's Vendor ID and Device ID(s).
  
 Next, in FreshTomato's [[nas-usb|USB Support]] menu, verify that USB support is enabled. Then, enable the //3G/4G USB modem support// option in that same menu. Next, in FreshTomato's [[nas-usb|USB Support]] menu, verify that USB support is enabled. Then, enable the //3G/4G USB modem support// option in that same menu.
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