Prepare first, then wait
Select OpenWrt, ImmortalWrt, or vendor recovery firmware. The app prepares an accessible local copy without modifying your original file.
Guided TFTP Server for macOS router recovery
Prepare a calmer TFTP router recovery on your Mac
If a router stopped booting after a flash, Router Recovery gives you a TFTP Server workflow with clearer guidance: choose the firmware file, check the temporary Mac IP, and wait for the router's real recovery request.
- TFTP Server workflow where applicable
- Firmware files stay local
- Checks before transfer
Recovery check status
Firmware ready, waiting for router request
Router request detected, transfer can begin
Completion status guides the next step
Made for the uncertain part of router recovery
Router Recovery is still a TFTP Server for recovery workflows, but it is not just a blank file-server screen. It is organized around the moment when a router asks your Mac for a firmware file.
Follow the real request
The app moves forward only after detecting an actual read request from the router, so you are not guessing whether the device entered recovery mode.
Status written for recovery
From waiting for the router to transferring firmware, each status is phrased around the recovery workflow instead of raw TFTP jargon.
Five steps to prepare a router recovery
Buttons and expected IP addresses vary by router model, but the common pattern is simple: your Mac gets ready, and the router comes to request the firmware.
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Step 1: Select firmware
Choose a trusted recovery firmware file that matches your router model. This prevents the most common mismatch. You should see the model or hardware version reflected in the source guide.
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Step 2: Set Mac IP
Temporarily set the Mac IP required by the router guide, such as 192.168.1.254. This lets the Mac talk to the router in recovery mode. You should see Ethernet connected.
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Step 3: Start waiting
Select the firmware in the app and start waiting before powering the router. This keeps the Mac ready for the short recovery window. You should see a waiting status.
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Step 4: Detect request
Put the router into recovery mode and watch for the request. This confirms the router reached the recovery flow. You should see the requested filename or connection status.
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Step 5: Send firmware
Confirm the transfer and wait for completion. This sends the selected file only when the router asks for it. You should see transfer progress or a completed status.
Reminder: Recovery depends on your router model, firmware file, and whether the device successfully enters recovery mode. This app helps prepare and check the TFTP recovery environment.
Useful for these recovery cases
If your guide asks your computer to run a TFTP Server and wait for the router to download a specific firmware filename, Router Recovery is designed for that workflow.
- OpenWrt / ImmortalWrt recovery firmware transfer.
- Routers that request firmware while in recovery mode.
- Models that expect a specific firmware filename.
- Recovery preparation on a Mac without switching computers.
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Optional one-time purchase after the recovery check
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. Actual pricing is shown by the Mac App Store for your region.
Download Router Recovery for MacWhy does purchase come after a request is detected?
During router recovery, the most important question is whether the router really entered the TFTP recovery flow. Router Recovery waits for that real request first, then shows the next step.
- If no request is detected, you can keep waiting or review troubleshooting.
- After purchase, if the router request is gone, the app returns to waiting for the next one.
- Purchases are handled by Apple StoreKit and support Restore Purchases.
Frequently asked questions
The app is a local recovery helper, not a promise that every router can be restored.
Does it actively push firmware to the router?
No. The core flow is passive: the app waits for the router to ask for a file in recovery mode, then responds with the selected firmware.
Does the app include firmware files?
No. You need to download the correct firmware from your router vendor, OpenWrt, ImmortalWrt, or another trusted source.
Is recovery guaranteed?
No. Recovery depends on the device model, firmware compatibility, network settings, timing, and whether the router successfully enters recovery mode.
Can I use it without the internet?
Unlocked users can continue using the core local recovery flow. First-time purchase, purchase restore, and online tutorials require internet access.
Turn your Mac into a focused recovery workbench
Prepare firmware, wait for the request, confirm the status, and complete the transfer with fewer guesses.
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