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firmware_basics_procedures [2025/11/15 23:50] – [Asus Firmware Restoration utility Method] hogwildfirmware_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). \\ \\      - 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. \\ \\      - Find/download the latest version of the utility. \\ \\ 
-    - Install the Firmware Restoration program. \\ \\ \\ \\ +    - Install the Firmware Restoration program. \\ \\ \\ \\
   - Download the appropriate FreshTomato image file:// // \\ \\    - 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]] \\ \\ 
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       - 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. \\ \\ 
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     - Select the correct .trx firmware file for your router. Click "Open". \\ \\ {{::asus_firmware_restoration-browse.jpg?637}}  \\ \\      - 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. \\ \\ 
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 In such cases: In such cases:
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   - Reboot the router once or twice more. \\ \\    - Reboot the router once or twice more. \\ \\ 
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 If problems persist, try the following: If problems persist, try the following:
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   - Clear your web browser cache again. \\ \\    - Clear your web browser cache again. \\ \\ 
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 === For models: === === For models: ===
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   * ea6200   * ea6200
   * ea6350v1   * ea6350v1
 + \\ 
 [[https://www.linksysinfo.org/index.php?threads/linksys-ea6200-ea6350v1-freshtomato-arm-discussion.74916/|Linksys-EA6200/EA6350v1 Freshtomato-ARM & Discussion.]] [[https://www.linksysinfo.org/index.php?threads/linksys-ea6200-ea6350v1-freshtomato-arm-discussion.74916/|Linksys-EA6200/EA6350v1 Freshtomato-ARM & Discussion.]]
  
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 === For models: === === For models: ===
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  \\  \\
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   * ea6300v1   * ea6300v1
   * ea6400   * ea6400
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   * ea6700   * ea6700
   * ea6900v1   * ea6900v1
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 [[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]] [[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. 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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