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==Summary==

==Summary==

A Bootloader is a program that loads the operating system or some other system software for the router after completion of the power-on self-tests; it is the loader for the operating system itself. The '''Bootloader menu''' is the router's special state that can be achieved before the Bootloader loads up the router's OS. While the router is in this state you can use it to upgrade the router's Firmware, Bootloader version and ART partition. This chapter is guide on how to upgrade a RUT9xx router's Firmware via the '''Bootloader menu'''.  

A Bootloader is a program that loads the operating system or some other system software for the router after completion of the power-on self-tests; it is the loader for the operating system itself. The '''Bootloader menu''' is the router's special state that can be achieved before the Bootloader loads up the router's OS. While the router is in this state you can use it to upgrade the router's Firmware and Bootloader version. This chapter is guide on how to upgrade a RUT9xx router's Firmware via the '''Bootloader menu'''.

 

<b>Note: </b> Using Legacy bootloader (<i>{{Template:Networking_rutos_manual_latest_fw|series=RUT9XX}}</i> and lower), it is not possible to upgrade to RutOS RUT9 firmware (<i>RUT9_R_00.07.00</i> and higher).

==Upgrade==

==Upgrade==

# power OFF the device;

# power OFF the device;

# set a '''Static IP''' on your PC, e.g. '''192.168.1.50''';

# set a '''Static IP''' on your PC, e.g. '''192.168.1.50''';

# press and hold RESET button on the back-panel side of the router;

# press and hold the RESET button on the back-panel side of the router;

# power ON the router and wait 3-4 seconds until '''all LAN LEDs start blinking simultaneously''', then - release RESET button;

# power ON the router and wait 3-4 seconds until '''all LAN LEDs start blinking simultaneously''', then - release the RESET button;

# to enter bootloader's WebUI, open your browser (Chrome, Firefox, Opera) in Private mode and enter '''http://192.168.1.1/index.html''';

# to enter the bootloader's WebUI, open your browser (Chrome, Firefox, Opera) in Private mode and enter '''http://192.168.1.1/index.html''';

# once in bootloader's WebUI you can upgrade the firmware.<br />

# once in bootloader's WebUI you can upgrade the firmware.<br />

====Windows 10====

====Windows 10====

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To set up a static IP address on your PC using Windows 10, you must first go to the '''Ethernet Settings''' menu. In order to reach the '''Ethernet Settings''' window, enter "'''change ethernet settings'''" in the Windows search field located next to '''Start''' in the bottom left corner of the screen and press '''Enter''':

To set up a static IP address on your PC using Windows 10, you must first go to the '''Ethernet Settings''' menu. In order to reach the '''Ethernet Settings''' window, enter "'''Change Ethernet Settings'''" in the Windows search field located next to '''Start''' in the bottom left corner of the screen and press '''Enter''':

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To undo these changes, go back to the '''Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)''' window a check '''Obtain an IP address automatically'''.

To undo these changes, go back to the '''Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)''' window and check '''Obtain an IP address automatically'''.

====Linux====

====Linux====

Replace '''eth0''' with the name of your Ethernet interface.

Replace '''eth0''' with the name of your Ethernet interface.

===Bootloader menu===

===Bootloader menu===

Press and hold the Reset button. Plug the Power Supply back in while holding the Reset button. After plugging in the Power Supply, hold the Reset button for 3-4 sec. After this, all LAN port LEDs should start blinking.

Press and hold the Reset button. Plug the Power Supply back in while holding the Reset button. After plugging in the Power Supply, hold the Reset button for 3-4 sec. After this, all LAN port LEDs should start blinking.

Now you can enter the Bootloader menu. Open your web browser and enter your router's IP address into the URl field and add /index.html at the end (192.168.1.1/index.html). This may not work if have connected to the router's WebUI at least once before, since the URL's path may be cached. To solve this problem you can clear the browser's cache or, more simply, open the browser in a mode that doesn't cache browsing information. On '''Google Chrome''' it's called '''Incognito''' and can be reached by pressing '''ctrl+shift+n'''; on '''Mozilla Firefox''' it's called '''Private Browsing''' and can be reached by pressing '''ctrl+shift+p'''; on '''Microsoft Edge''' and '''Internet Explorer''' it's '''InPrivate''', can be reached by pressing '''ctrl+shift+p'''.

Now you can enter the Bootloader menu. Open your web browser and enter your router's IP address into the URl field and add /index.html at the end (192.168.1.1/index.html). This may not work if you have connected to the router's WebUI at least once before, since the URL's path may be cached. To solve this problem you can clear the browser's cache or, more simply, open the browser in a mode that doesn't cache browsing information. On '''Google Chrome''' it's called '''Incognito''' and can be reached by pressing '''ctrl+shift+n'''; on '''Mozilla Firefox''' it's called '''Private Browsing''' and can be reached by pressing '''ctrl+shift+p'''; on '''Microsoft Edge''' and '''Internet Explorer''' it's '''InPrivate''', can be reached by pressing '''ctrl+shift+p'''.

Once you are in the Firmware upgrade window, upload the Firmware image and click '''Update firmware''' button:

Once you are in the Firmware upgrade window.

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This means that the upgrade has started and you can close the browser window. The update itself takes a few seconds but the router will restart afterwards. The entire process before the router becomes reachable again will take 2-3 minutes.

This means that the upgrade has started and you can close the browser window. The update itself takes a few seconds but the router will restart afterwards. The entire process before the router becomes reachable again will take 2-3 minutes.

You can also update the router's Bootloader and ART partition this way if needed. Instead of '''/index.html''', the path for Bootloader is '''/uboot.html'''; for ART '''/art.html'''. You will find a guide on how to upgrade your Bootloader to a newer version '''[[Bootloader_Upgrade|here]]'''

You can also update the router's Bootloader this way if needed. Instead of '''/index.html''', the path for Bootloader is '''/uboot.html'''. You will find a guide on how to upgrade your Bootloader to a newer version '''[[RUT9xx Bootloader Upgrade|here]].''' The same rules for bootloader updates apply as they do for the firmware updates.

'''IMPORTANT NOTE''': don't forget to change back your PC's IP address because it might cause problems when connecting to other devices or no internet access if you haven't specified any DNS servers manually.

'''IMPORTANT NOTE''': don't forget to change back your PC's IP address because it might cause problems when connecting to other devices or no internet access if you haven't specified any DNS servers manually.