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docs:guide-quick-start:start [2017/02/05 11:50] – [Optional Next Steps] adding part for people coming from sysupgrade bobafetthotmaildocs:guide-quick-start:start [2021/08/02 19:04] – [Quick start guide for OpenWrt installation] vgaetera
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-====== Quick Start Guide - Installing LEDE Release ======+====== Quick start guide for OpenWrt installation ====== 
 +So you want to install OpenWrt on one of your devices.
  
-The steps below install a stable "release" build of LEDE firmware on a routerRelease images of LEDE have a Web GUI and are designed to be used at home where members of your family rely on the network+The following preparation is recommended, before flashing OpenWrt firmware
 +  * Don't rush the installation, take your timeIf something seems weird during installation, find answers first before continuing. 
 +  * Have your device's precise model name at hand, so you are able to select the correct OpenWrt firmware. 
 +  * Have your device's documentation at hand, on how to flash new firmware. 
 +  * When installing and configuring OpenWrt on your Internet router, your Internet-access will obviously be offline for a few minutes. Please ensure that you have all required information offline or have backup Internet access at hand in this time.
  
-At the completion of this procedureyour router will connect to the internet, have a strong password, provide a powerful and attractive web GUI, and enable both Wi-Fi and the SQM software to minimize latency/lag+If you have any questions: 
 +  * Browse this siteespecially the [[docs:guide-user:start|user-guide]] section. 
 +  * Feel free to ask in the [[:contact#forum|OpenWrt forum]]. 
 +  * You can also consult the [[:historicalwiki|old OpenWrt wiki]] if you are looking for legacy information. 
 +  * Follow the [[docs:guide-quick-start:factory_installation|factory install how-to]] to install OpenWrt on your device.
  
-LEDE is based on OpenWrt (https://wiki.openwrt.org/doc/start) -- most of the operational aspects of the two projects are identical.  +==== Quick start guide article list ==== 
-If you have questions, you can search this site, search the [[https://forum.lede-project.org|LEDE Forum]], or look at the pages of the [[https://wiki.openwrt.org|OpenWrt wiki.]] +{{pagequery>* ns:.;sort=ns,title;group;display={title};hidestart;hidejump}}
- +
-===== Prerequisites for these instructions=====  +
-If your situation doesn't match the criteria below, follow the links for more information: +
-  * You plan to install a "Release" build of LEDE. ([[docs:guide-quick-start:developmentinstallation|Or use this alternate procedure for a Development build...]])  +
-  * Your router has a LAN and WAN Ethernet port ([[:docs:user-guide:router-vs-accesspoint|Configuring other devices...]]) +
-  * Your router has at least 8 MBytes of Flash and 64 MBytes of RAM ([[#why_we_require_8_mbytes_of_flash|Why is this important?]]) +
-  * If you have any questions about this process, or want to flash LEDE on another kind of device besides a router, please ask for help on the [[https://forum.lede-project.org/c/installation|Installing and Using LEDE]] category of the [[https://forum.lede-project.org/c/installation|forum]] before beginning this procedure. +
- +
-===== Standard LEDE Installation ===== +
- +
-  - **Install (or "flash") the LEDE firmware image.** Use the [[docs:guide-quick-start:standardflashinginstructions|Standard Flashing Instructions]] to install LEDE on your device, then come back to finish these steps. +
-  - **Connect your computer directly to the newly-flashed device via Ethernet using DHCP** if you haven't already done so. It is important to use an Ethernet connection, even if you flashed using Wi-Fi. Configure your computer to get a DHCP address: the default IP address for the router is 192.168.1.1. +
-  - **Go to http://192.168.1.1** to complete configuration. You will see the LEDE Login page. +
-  - **Set the password.** For security, LEDE ships without a password, and you must set it before you can proceed. To do this: +
-    * Set the Username to "root", leave the password field empty, and click "Login". You will go to the System->Administration page. +
-    * Enter the new password in both fields, then click Save and Apply (at the bottom of the page).  +
-    //NoteUse a good password: it is the first line of defense for your home networkWrite the username ("root") and password, and the IP address of the router, on a sticker on the bottom of the device so you don't forget. Use the username and password for ssh in the future.// +
-  - **Connect the Wide Area Network (WAN) port of the newly-flashed device to “the internet”.** LEDE's WAN port defaults to DHCP, so you can usually use another Ethernet cable to connect the WAN port of your new device into a LAN port of your existing router. You should then be “on the air.” +
-  - **Confirm internet connectivity:** Go to any web page, such as https://google.com - it should work as expected. +
-    * If you cannot connect to the internet, review the steps at [[:docs:guide-quick-start:ts-internetconnectivity|Troubleshooting Internet Connectivity.]] +
-  - **Enable Wi-Fi in the device.** For security, LEDE ships with Wi-Fi turned off. Go to **Network -> Wireless** in the Web GUI to enable Wi-Fi.  +
-  - **Congratulations!** Your device is now a fully operational router. +
- +
-===== Coming from sysupgrade ===== +
- +
-After a sysupgrade you must install again all the packages you installed before the sysupgradealso enable them again if they added system services. +
-After you did so, you can restore the setting backup file you generated before the upgrade from Luci's System -> Backup/Flash Firmware page. +
-You might also want to check [[docs:user-guide:ssh-firmware-upgrade|Installing LEDE from the Command Line]] if you want to see what are the differences between new/old config files or do other advanced-user tasks. +
- +
-===== Optional Next Steps ===== +
- +
-Once the device is working, you can look through the [[:docs:user-guide:start|User Guide]] for ways to customize the device, or use any of these tips: +
-  * Set your default time zone from the **System** page. +
-  * Make your new LEDE device the primary router by connecting it directly to your cable/DSL modem. +
-  * Install other packages from the System -> Software page. Useful packages are snmpd, netperf, and any of your favorites. +
-  * If you want your device to behave as an access point, read [[:docs:user-guide:router-vs-accesspoint|Router vs. Access Point.]] +
- /* Set your Country for the Wi-Fi. This is important to ensure your router meets all the regulations. I can't find the GUI to describe this... -richb-hanover */ +
- +
-==== Why We Require 8 MBytes of Flash ==== +
- +
-This procedure is designed to //work every time// and create a fully-functional router, with GUI and a standard set of packages/capabilities.  Routers with 4 MBytes (or less) of Flash may work, but may require a lot of fussing to include the packages you need. Those instructions are outside the scope of this procedure. +
- +
-If you are purchasing a new router to use with LEDE, we strongly recommend getting one with at least 8 MBytes of Flash memory, and 64 MBytes of RAM to ease installation, and to provide some measure of ability to expand in the future. +
- +
-If you wish to install LEDE on a device with less than 8/64 MBytes Flash/RAM, please ask for help on the [[https://forum.lede-project.org/c/installation|Installing and Using LEDE]] category of the [[https://forum.lede-project.org/c/installation|forum]].+
  
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