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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 RUTXxx 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 RUTXxx router's Firmware via the '''Bootloader menu'''.  

==Upgrade==

==Upgrade==

Firmware upgrade process via bootloader requires only few simple steps:<br />

Firmware upgrade process via bootloader requires only few simple steps:<br />

# 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 the 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 the 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 the 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 />

See the details below for more information on each of these steps.

See the details below for more information on each of these steps.

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

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

[[Image:RUTX bootloader.png]]

[[Image:RUTX bootloader.png|957x957px]]

After this you should be greeted with a window such as this:

After this you should be greeted with a window such as this:

You can download RUT Firmwares from our wiki pages:

You can download RUT Firmwares from our wiki pages:

* [[RUTX08 Firmware Downloads]]

 

* [[RUTX09 Firmware Downloads]]

*[[RUTX08 Firmware Downloads]]

* [[RUTX10 Firmware Downloads]]

*[[RUTX09 Firmware Downloads]]

* [[RUTX11 Firmware Downloads]]

*[[RUTX10 Firmware Downloads]]

*[[RUTX11 Firmware Downloads]]