Model asus_rp-n53
Flashing via TFTP
- Download the factory firmware image offered above to your Computer.
- Configure a computer with static IP /24 and a TFTP server. On Debian or Ubuntu you can use either the tftpd-hpa or tftpd server packages.
- Rename the downloaded firmware image to `` and place it
in the tftp server’s root directory. (If using tftpd-hpa this is
/var/lib/tftpboot/
; if tftpd, it is/srv/tftp/
) You can test that the file is downloadable withtftp localhost and get
. - Connect the computer to one of the router’s Ethernet ports while the router is off. Press and keep pressed the router’s reset button and power it up. After about 7-10 seconds release the reset button. The power LED will flicker rapidly for ~3 seconds, indicating download of the firmware file.
- The router will write the firmware to flash during ~40 more seconds of occasional power LED blinks, and then will reboot by itself, ready for use.
Flash layout
Region | Label |
---|---|
0x40000-0x10000 |
factory |
0x50000-0x7b0000 |
firmware |
0x0-0x30000 |
u-boot |
0x30000-0x10000 |
u-boot-env |
Comments
General
Touch sensor at front of case, which activates a night light; 3.5mm port for audio out;
Asus RP-N53 | |
---|---|
Latest release | 18.06.2 Discontinued |
Device Type | Range Extender |
Vendor | Asus |
Model | RP-N53 |
Flash | 8 MB |
RAM | 64 MB |
CPU | MediaTek MT7620A (ramips) 1 x 580MHz |
Ethernet ports | 0 x GBit — 1 x 100Mbit |
WiFi |
2.4Ghz: b/g/n 5Ghz: a/n |
Bootloader | U-Boot |
Power Supply | 100-240 VAC, 0.25 A |
Serial | cacel |
Additional resources |