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<br><span style="color: #0054A6;"><font size="5"><u>How can I install packages on my device?</u></font></span> | <br><span style="color: #0054A6;"><font size="5"><u>How can I install packages on my device?</u></font></span> | ||
*Some packages, which are not as commonly used, are excluded from firmware files in order to save flash space. | *Some packages, which are not as commonly used, are excluded from firmware files in order to save the device flash memory space. | ||
*You can install these packages using either '''Package Manager''' in WebUI or using '''''opkg''''' CLI command. | *You can install these packages using either '''Package Manager''' in WebUI or using '''''opkg''''' CLI command. | ||
#To install a package using Package Manager, simply login to routers WebUI and navigate to [[RUT955 Package Manager|'''''Services <font size="-1">→</font> Package Manager <font size="-1">→</font> Packages''''']] | #To install a package using Package Manager, simply login to routers WebUI and navigate to [[RUT955 Package Manager|'''''Services <font size="-1">→</font> Package Manager <font size="-1">→</font> Packages''''']] | ||
#*You can either select a package from the list or use search bar located on the upper right corner of the screen. | #*You can either select a package from the list or use search bar located on the upper right corner of the screen. | ||
#*Once required package is found, press '''''<nowiki/>'<nowiki/>+'''''' button to install. | #*Once required package is found, press '''''<nowiki/>'<nowiki/>+'''''' button to install. | ||
#*Additionally, if device does not have internet connectivity, package files for specific device firmware version | #*Additionally, if the device does not have internet connectivity, package files for specific device firmware version could be downloaded on our wiki from [[RUT955 Package Downloads|'''here''']] and uploaded offline by navigating to '''''[[RUT955 Package Manager#upload|Services <font size="-1">→</font> Package Manager <font size="-1">→</font> Upload]]''''' | ||
#If a package is unavailable in package manager or installation through command line interface is required - '''''opkg''''' command can be used. | #If a package is unavailable in package manager or installation through command line interface is required - '''''opkg''''' command can be used. | ||
#*Before using ''opkg'', source list must be updated using the following command: '''''opkg update''''' | #*Before using ''opkg'', source list must be updated using the following command: '''''opkg update''''' | ||