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| docs:guide-quick-start:factory_installation [2018/08/13 17:23] – [Locate and download the OpenWrt firmware] only 30% of all supported devices have "factory" in their installation image name tmomas | docs:guide-quick-start:factory_installation [2018/08/13 17:31] – [Flash the firmware] tmomas | ||
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| ==== Troubleshooting ==== | ==== Troubleshooting ==== | ||
| - | * If you can only find a OpenWrt " | + | * If you can not find " |
| - On the OpenWrt Techdata page of the device, check the fields "Forum Topic URL" and " | - On the OpenWrt Techdata page of the device, check the fields "Forum Topic URL" and " | ||
| - | - Look for the corresponding device page in the older OpenWrt wiki, if that has any custom installation descriptions | + | - Look for the corresponding device page in the OpenWrt wiki, if that has any custom installation descriptions. |
| - Search the OpenWrt forum for existing discussion threads about the device name or open a new topic in the OpenWrt forum, asking for instructions. | - Search the OpenWrt forum for existing discussion threads about the device name or open a new topic in the OpenWrt forum, asking for instructions. | ||
| * If you can't find your device in the Table of Hardware, you can consult the [[https:// | * If you can't find your device in the Table of Hardware, you can consult the [[https:// | ||
| - | * If you have accidentally browsed the generic OpenWrt download folders to locate your device, you might see some more download files matching your device. Ignore those other files for your device: you only want the " | + | |
| ===== Verify the downloaded firmware file ===== | ===== Verify the downloaded firmware file ===== | ||
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| - Connect to the device via Ethernet cable (Only fallback to wireless, if the device has no Ethernet connection options) | - Connect to the device via Ethernet cable (Only fallback to wireless, if the device has no Ethernet connection options) | ||
| - | - Ensure that the OpenWrt firmware file that you are about to flash, matches your router model and is called **" | + | - Ensure that the OpenWrt firmware file that you are about to flash, matches your router model and is called **" |
| - Log into the device' | - Log into the device' | ||
| - Wait while the device writes the firmware image to its flash memory. This can take several minutes (the Device Page may state an expected time for this process). At the end, the device will reboot automatically. | - Wait while the device writes the firmware image to its flash memory. This can take several minutes (the Device Page may state an expected time for this process). At the end, the device will reboot automatically. | ||