Router Recovery Support

Quick Start

1. 1 Step 1: Select a recovery firmware file that matches your router model. This prevents a model mismatch. You should see the model or hardware revision in the source guide.
2. 2 Step 2: Temporarily set your Mac IP as required by the router guide. This lets the Mac talk to the router in recovery mode. You should see Ethernet connected.
3. 3 Step 3: Connect your Mac directly to the router LAN port using Ethernet when possible. This removes Wi-Fi timing and routing surprises. You should see a link light or connected Ethernet status.
4. 4 Step 4: Put the router into recovery mode using the instructions for your model. This is when the router can ask for firmware. You should see the documented LED pattern or a detected request.
5. 5 Step 5: Wait for Router Recovery to detect the router's firmware request. TFTP is the local transfer method used by many recovery guides; the app shows it as a recovery request so you do not need packet-level details.
6. 6 Confirm the transfer and wait for the completion status.

Network Setup

Many router recovery guides require your Mac to use a specific temporary manual IP address, such as 192.168.1.254. This puts your Mac in the same local network range as a router waiting at an address such as 192.168.1.1.

We recommend turning off Wi-Fi and connecting directly to the router's LAN port using Ethernet. Recovery-mode TFTP requests can be brief, so the simplest network path is usually the most reliable.

Router Recovery Mode

Different router brands have different methods for entering recovery mode, usually by holding the Reset or WPS button while powering on.

Please refer to the official recovery instructions for your router model, or check our tutorial page.

Purchase & Restore Purchases

The app is free to download. If the recovery workflow fits your router, the guided transfer flow is available with a one-time in-app purchase. Pricing and taxes are shown by the Mac App Store for your region.

If you have already purchased, use Restore Purchases in the app. Purchases are handled by Apple and tied to your Apple ID.

Recovery Limits

Recovery depends on your router model, firmware file, and whether the device successfully enters recovery mode. This app helps prepare and check the TFTP Server recovery environment.

System Requirements

• macOS 13 or later
• Ethernet connection recommended
• Correct recovery firmware for your router model

Troubleshooting

Contact Support

If you experience problems with Router Recovery, please contact: support@router-recovery.com

We usually respond within 2 business days.

When contacting support, please include:

• Router brand and model (if applicable)
• Firmware file name (if applicable)
• macOS version (if using the App)
• A brief description of the issue