Post by Admin on Apr 17, 2016 12:04:08 GMT 2
How to Use a Custom Firmware on Your Router and Why You Might Want To
Routers are basically little computers. By default, they run a manufacture-provided operating system, or firmware, to route network traffic and provide you with various settings and features. But you can often replace this firmware.
Most people don’t need a third-party custom router firmware. Yes, custom firmware can provide you with additional features and other benefits, but they’re more complex and most people just want their router to function as an appliance.
Firmware Basics
Your router runs an operating system, known as its firmware. Router manufacturers provide a way to “flash” new firmware, which is typically used to upgrade the router’s firmware to a new version from the manufacturer. However, you don’t necessarily have to flash a file provided by a manufacturer — you could instead flash a file provided by a third-party. This file could have a customized operating system on it.
Routers aren’t like PCs. You can’t just install any old firmware on any old router. You’ll need to use a firmware that’s been specifically designed for your router- – one that supports its hardware devices and one that fits in the limited storage space your router includes.
Routers are basically little computers. By default, they run a manufacture-provided operating system, or firmware, to route network traffic and provide you with various settings and features. But you can often replace this firmware.
Most people don’t need a third-party custom router firmware. Yes, custom firmware can provide you with additional features and other benefits, but they’re more complex and most people just want their router to function as an appliance.
Firmware Basics
Your router runs an operating system, known as its firmware. Router manufacturers provide a way to “flash” new firmware, which is typically used to upgrade the router’s firmware to a new version from the manufacturer. However, you don’t necessarily have to flash a file provided by a manufacturer — you could instead flash a file provided by a third-party. This file could have a customized operating system on it.
Routers aren’t like PCs. You can’t just install any old firmware on any old router. You’ll need to use a firmware that’s been specifically designed for your router- – one that supports its hardware devices and one that fits in the limited storage space your router includes.
Before making the step provided extenuating circumstances as you read the terms (sometimes can spoil the router).
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