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** Plug in one Ethernet cable for your computer into any LAN port | ** Plug in one Ethernet cable for your computer into any LAN port | ||
** Press and hold the reset button | ** Press and hold the reset button | ||
** While holding the reset button, plug the power cable into the router. After you plug in the power cable, continue holding the button for another 4 seconds | ** While holding the reset button, plug the power cable into the router. After you plug in the power cable, continue holding the button for another 4-8 seconds | ||
** Release the reset button | ** Release the reset button | ||
* When RUT2xx/RUT3xx/RUT9xx is in bootloader mode, all ethernet LEDs will start blinking simultaneously. If that is not the case, repeat the steps again. When RUTXxx is in the bootloader mode, the LED of the port with Ethernet cable connected will be lit up. If that is not the case, repeat the steps again. | * When RUT2xx/RUT3xx/RUT9xx is in bootloader mode, all ethernet LEDs will start blinking simultaneously. If that is not the case, repeat the steps again. When RUTXxx is in the bootloader mode, the LED of the port with Ethernet cable connected will be lit up. If that is not the case, repeat the steps again. | ||
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* Type in the relevant address into the URL field of your web browser, upload the image file and click the '''Update''' button. Firmware/bootloader image files can be downloaded from the following links: | * Type in the relevant address into the URL field of your web browser, upload the image file and click the '''Update''' button. Firmware/bootloader image files can be downloaded from the following links: | ||
** [[RUT230 Firmware Downloads|For RUT230]] | ** [[RUT230 Firmware Downloads|For RUT230]] | ||
** [[RUT240 Firmware Downloads|For RUT240]] | ** [[RUT240 Firmware Downloads|For RUT240]] | ||
** [[RUT900 Firmware Downloads|For RUT900]] | ** [[RUT900 Firmware Downloads|For RUT900]] | ||
** [[RUT950 Firmware Downloads|For RUT950]] | ** [[RUT950 Firmware Downloads|For RUT950]] | ||
** [[RUT955 Firmware Downloads|For RUT955]] | ** [[RUT955 Firmware Downloads|For RUT955]] | ||
** [[RUTX08 Firmware Downloads|For RUTX08]] | ** [[RUTX08 Firmware Downloads|For RUTX08]] | ||
** [[RUTX09 Firmware Downloads|For RUTX09]] | ** [[RUTX09 Firmware Downloads|For RUTX09]] | ||
** [[RUTX10 Firmware Downloads|For RUTX10]] | ** [[RUTX10 Firmware Downloads|For RUTX10]] | ||
** [[RUTX11 Firmware Downloads|For RUTX11]] | ** [[RUTX11 Firmware Downloads|For RUTX11]] | ||
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* If everything was done correctly, the update should begin. At this point you can close the browser window. The update will take about '''120 seconds'''. <br> '''Additional note''': don't forget to restore your computer's IP address settings. | * If everything was done correctly, the update should begin. At this point you can close the browser window. The update will take about '''120 seconds'''. <br> '''Additional note''': don't forget to restore your computer's IP address settings. | ||
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** RUTXxx | ** RUTXxx | ||
*** [[RUTXxx Firmware via The Bootloader Menu|Firmware upgrade]] | *** [[RUTXxx Firmware via The Bootloader Menu|Firmware upgrade]] | ||
[[Category:Troubleshooting & Recovery]] | [[Category:Troubleshooting & Recovery]] | ||
Revision as of 17:46, 9 September 2022
Main Page > FAQ > Troubleshooting & Recovery > Bootloader menuThe bootloader menu is a special router state used as a recovery tool in case the router becomes inaccessible even after a factory reset. It can be used to upgrade the router's firmware or bootloader version.
How to
- In order to place the router into the bootloader menu state, follow these steps:
- Unplug all cables from the router
- Plug in one Ethernet cable for your computer into any LAN port
- Press and hold the reset button
- While holding the reset button, plug the power cable into the router. After you plug in the power cable, continue holding the button for another 4-8 seconds
- Release the reset button
- When RUT2xx/RUT3xx/RUT9xx is in bootloader mode, all ethernet LEDs will start blinking simultaneously. If that is not the case, repeat the steps again. When RUTXxx is in the bootloader mode, the LED of the port with Ethernet cable connected will be lit up. If that is not the case, repeat the steps again.
- Regardless of what the router's IP address was before, the IP address of the router when it's in the bootloader menu state is always 192.168.1.1.
So in order to reach the router, you'll have to set up a static IP address that's in the 192.168.1.0/24 network (for instance, 192.168.1.2) on your computer. Instructions are provided in the links below:
- When set your computer's IP, you should be able to reach the router's HTTP server. The address depends on what you wish to upgrade:
- Bootloader upgrade URL: 192.168.1.1/uboot.html
- Firmware upgrade URL: 192.168.1.1/index.html
- Type in the relevant address into the URL field of your web browser, upload the image file and click the Update button. Firmware/bootloader image files can be downloaded from the following links:
- If everything was done correctly, the update should begin. At this point you can close the browser window. The update will take about 120 seconds.
Additional note: don't forget to restore your computer's IP address settings.
See also
- Detailed instructions:
- RUT9xx
- RUT2xx
- RUTXxx