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--- firmware_basics_procedures [2025/11/15 23:34] – [Asus Firmware Restoration utility Method] hogwild
+++ firmware_basics_procedures [2025/11/16 00:42] (current) – [Asus Firmware Restoration utility Method] hogwild
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     - Click "Software and Utility" and specify your Windows version. \\ (Windows 11 users may have to choose Windows 10 for the program). \\ \\
     - Find/download the latest version of the utility. \\ \\
     - Install the Firmware Restoration program. \\ \\ \\ \\
   - 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 [[:faq|FAQ]] for the file name \\ convention for builds. \\ See the [[:hardware_compatibility|Hardware Compatibility]] wiki page for help choosing \\ an appropriate image file for your hardware. \\ If you're still not sure after reading those, ask for help on \\ the Tomato forum:  [[https://www.linksysinfo.org/index.php?forums/tomato-firmware.33/|Tomato Forum]]
+    - Download an appropriate FreshTomato image file for your router. \\ If you've read the Basic Concepts above, see the [[:faq|FAQ]] for the file name \\ convention for builds. \\ \\ See the [[:hardware_compatibility|Hardware Compatibility]] wiki page for help choosing \\ an appropriate image file for your hardware. \\ If you're still not sure after reading those, ask for help on \\ the Tomato forum:  [[https://www.linksysinfo.org/index.php?forums/tomato-firmware.33/|Tomato Forum]] \\ \\
     - Download the latest Asus firmware for your router so that if the \\ FreshTomato flash fails, you can flash back to Asus firmware. \\  \\ Remember, with no working router, you might be unable to download \\ firmware on your network until it's working again. \\ \\
-  - Clear the NVRAM:
+  - Clear the NVRAM: \\ \\
-    - Clear NVRAM by restoring factory defaults in the Asus interface. \\ This resets settings to defaults and ensures \\ there's enough memory to perform a flash. The process of clearing NVRAM \\ varies, depending on your model. \\ To wipe NVRAM settings within stock Asus firmware:
+    - Clear NVRAM by restoring factory defaults in the Asus interface. \\ This resets settings to defaults and ensures \\ there's enough memory to perform a flash. The process of clearing NVRAM \\ varies, depending on your model. \\ To wipe NVRAM settings within stock Asus firmware: \\ \\
-      - Click on the “Administration” menu.
+      - Click on the “Administration” menu. \\ \\
-      - Click on the “Restore/Save/Upload” Setting tab.
+      - Click on the “Restore/Save/Upload” Setting tab. \\ \\
-      - Beside “Factory Default”, click the Restore button. \\ \\ {{::asus_rt-ac68u-admin-restore_settings.jpg?614|Clearing NVRAM settings in Asus stock firmware}} \\ \\ \\ This method may not work perfectly. If it fails, try the hardware button method below. \\
+      - Beside “Factory Default”, click the Restore button. \\ \\ {{::asus_rt-ac68u-admin-restore_settings.jpg?614|Clearing NVRAM settings in Asus stock firmware}} \\ \\ \\ This method may not work perfectly. If it fails, try the hardware button method below. \\ \\
-    - Wipe NVRAM on most current Asus models using the hardware button method:
+    - 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 NVRAM was cleared. \\ If you have trouble, check the \\ user manual or the manufacturer's FAQ for your model. \\ \\
-  - Configure your PC with a static 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.  \\ In some cases, DHCP might prevent Firmware Restoration from \\ completing the flash. \\ In some cases, DHCP prevents connection to the router after flashing, \\ when the DHCP server isn't yet available. \\ \\
+  - Configure your PC with a static 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.  \\ \\ In some cases, DHCP might prevent Firmware Restoration from \\ completing the flash. \\ \\ In some cases, DHCP prevents connection to the router after flashing, \\ when the DHCP server isn't yet available. \\ \\
-  - 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. \\ \\
-    - Hold down the Reset button while plugging in the power cable \\ again so the power turns on.
+    - Hold down the Reset button while plugging in the power cable \\ again so the power turns on. \\ \\
-    - Continue to hold Reset until the Power LED starts to slowly flash \\ on and off.
+    - Continue to hold Reset until the Power LED starts to slowly flash \\ on and off. \\ \\
-    - Release the Reset button.
+    - Release the Reset button. \\ \\
     - Move quickly to step 7. Firmware Restoration has a timeout period.\\  If flashing doesn't occur,  \\ you'll have to enable Rescue mode again. \\ \\
-  - Flash FreshTomato
+  - Flash FreshTomato \\ \\
-    - Run Firmware Restoration. Click "Browse..."
+    - Run Firmware Restoration. Click "Browse..." \\ \\
     - Select the correct .trx firmware file for your router. Click "Open". \\ \\ {{::asus_firmware_restoration-browse.jpg?637}}  \\ \\
-    - Click "Upload". Ignore any warnings that the firmware is incompatible. \\ Click "OK" at the prompt.
+    - Click "Upload". Ignore any warnings that the firmware is incompatible. \\ Click "OK" at the prompt. \\ \\
-    - The utility should begin scanning for your router device, then slowly \\ uploading the firmware. \\ \\
+    - The utility should begin scanning for your router, then slowly \\ uploading the firmware. \\ \\
-  - Wait until flashing is complete. **The completion progress bar isn't accurate**.  \\ Flashing is complete only when the power LED comes back on. \\ Be patient. This portion can take up to 45 minutes. \\ DO NOT PANIC if the program says the upload isn't complete, or if it hangs. \\ Wait another 10 to 15 minutes. \\ When the process is complete, the router should automatically turn on and off.
+  - Wait until flashing is complete. **The completion progress bar isn't accurate**.  \\ Flashing is complete only when the power LED comes back on. \\ Be patient. This portion can take up to 45 minutes. \\ \\ DON'T PANIC if the program says the upload isn't complete, or if it hangs. \\ \\ When the process is complete, the router should automatically turn on and off.
-    - 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.\\ \\
+    - 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, clear NVRAM contents again:
+  - From within FreshTomato, clear NVRAM contents again: \\ \\
-    - Under Administration, click Configuration.
+    - Under Administration, click Configuration. \\ \\
     - In Restore Default Configuration, choose //Erase all data in NVRAM memory//. Click "OK". \\ \\ {{freshtomato-erase_nvram.jpg?654}}
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 In such cases:
-  - Reboot the router once or twice more.
+ \\
-  - Clear your browser cache before putting the router in operation. \\ Web browsers may cache data that shouldn't be cached.
+  - Reboot the router once or twice more. \\ \\
+  - Clear your browser cache before putting the router in operation. \\ Web browsers may cache data that shouldn't be cached. \\ \\
   - Refresh the page. Any problems caused by cached browser data \\ should disappear.
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 If problems persist, try the following:
-  - Clear your web browser cache again.
+ \\
-  - Erase NVRAM once more.
+  - Clear your web browser cache again. \\ \\
+  - Erase NVRAM once more. \\ \\
   - Reboot the router at least twice more.
  \\
-If the router still acts strangely at that point, you should request help on the Tomato Web forum.
+If the router still acts strangely at that point, it's best to request help on the Tomato Web forum.
  \\
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 === For models: ===
+ \\
- \\
   * ea6200
   * ea6350v1
+ \\
 [[https://www.linksysinfo.org/index.php?threads/linksys-ea6200-ea6350v1-freshtomato-arm-discussion.74916/|Linksys-EA6200/EA6350v1 Freshtomato-ARM & Discussion.]]
  \\
+ \\
 === For models: ===
  \\
   * ea6300v1
   * ea6400
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   * ea6700
   * ea6900v1
+ \\
 [[https://www.linksysinfo.org/index.php?threads/guide-flash-linksys-ea6300v1-ea6400-ea6500v2-ea6700-ea6900v1-0-1-1-with-tomato.73877/|How to flash Linksys EA6300v1, EA6400, EA6500v2, EA6700, EA6900v1.0/1.1 with Tomato]]
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 If you're still not sure what to do, post an question on the [[https://www.linksysinfo.org/index.php?forums/tomato-firmware.33/|Tomato forum]] to avoid problems.
-You should also read the Notes section at the bottom of this page for details on general flashing basics.
+It's also a good idea to read the Notes section at the bottom of this page for details on general flashing basics.

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