https://www.router-recovery.com/wiki/ 2026-06-19T13:07:28+00:00 https://www.router-recovery.com/wiki/ https://www.router-recovery.com/wiki/_media/wiki/dokuwiki.svg text/html 2026-05-10T02:05:09+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.router-recovery.com/wiki/en/guide/diagnosis?rev=1778378709&do=diff Diagnostic Techniques How to identify the problem after a router gets bricked? This page covers common diagnostic methods. If the diagnosis points to TFTP recovery, check the macOS TFTP Server recovery environment first to confirm the static IP, firmware file, and network adapter before entering recovery mode. text/html 2026-05-03T13:26:34+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.router-recovery.com/wiki/en/guide/firmware?rev=1777814794&do=diff Firmware Basics Understanding firmware structure is key to unbricking and flashing. Firmware Structure A router firmware typically consists of the following parts. Flash Partitions Partition Name Size (Typical) Contents u-boot 256KB-512KB Bootloader text/html 2026-05-03T13:26:34+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.router-recovery.com/wiki/en/guide/hardware?rev=1777814794&do=diff Hardware Basics Understanding router hardware is the foundation of unbricking. This page covers common hardware architectures and chip types. CPU Architecture The router CPU architecture determines firmware compatibility. MIPS Architecture * Widely used in entry-level routers text/html 2026-05-10T01:10:37+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.router-recovery.com/wiki/en/guide/prerequisites?rev=1778375437&do=diff Prerequisites Before starting router unbricking, adequate preparation is required. This page covers necessary tools and settings. Many TFTP recovery failures come from the computer-side setup: static IP, TFTP Server, firmware filename, or recovery mode timing. text/html 2026-05-10T02:05:09+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.router-recovery.com/wiki/en/guide/serial-debug?rev=1778378709&do=diff Serial Debug Setup Serial debugging is the most commonly used hardware debugging method in router unbricking. Through TTL Serial, you can view boot logs and access the Bootloader command line. Hardware Preparation Tool Description USB-to-TTL Module text/html 2026-05-10T02:05:09+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.router-recovery.com/wiki/en/guide/tftp-server?rev=1778378709&do=diff TFTP Server Configuration The TFTP Server is the core tool for router unbricking. It transfers firmware to a router that is already in recovery mode. It normally works only on the local network; the important details are the computer's static IP, firmware filename, shared folder, and selected network adapter. text/html 2026-05-10T02:05:09+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.router-recovery.com/wiki/en/guide/tools-list?rev=1778378709&do=diff Tools Checklist Router unbricking requires some common tools. This page lists required and optional tools. If your recovery flow uses a Mac + TFTP Server, download Router Recovery for Mac first, then prepare the Ethernet cable, firmware file, and static IP. Required Tools 1. Screwdriver Set