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 ====== Extending RAM via file SWAP ======
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 ===== Introduction =====
-There are some applications and network situations that may require the need for more RAM, like DLNA file indexing, Tor or disk checks. There are a couple of options of upgrading RAM, via soldering or using a SWAP partition on a USB thumb drive. This how-to describes installing SWAP on a USB thumb drive. This method is a bit slower but also more convenient.
+There are some applications and network situations that may require the need for more RAM, like DLNA file indexing, Tor or disk checks. There are a couple of options of upgrading RAM, via soldering or using a SWAP partition on a USB thumb drive. This how-to describes installing SWAP on a USB thumb drive. This method is a bit slower but also more convenient. Your router will need a USB port like the TP-Link TL-WR1043ND v1-1.8
-The SWAP partition will be automatically mounted after plugging the right media to router USB port.
+This feature only works with gargoyle firmware 1.5.2 and above
+The SWAP partition should automatically mount after plugging the right media into router USB port. You may need to reboot your router or run
+example
+<shell>
+mkswap /dev/sda2
+</shell>
+change //sda2// to suite your SWAP partition
 ==== Tor ====
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 If the SWAP partition provides enough memory Tor will be enabled.
 If Tor is enabled without enough memory the router crashes.
+===== Setup =====
+Select a suitable USB pen/thumb/memory-stick drive.
+The USB drive needs to be formatted with a Linux SWAP partition and I would suggest he rest of the drive formatted FAT32 for data storage.
+There are a few software format options
+  * Gparted (GUI)
+  * Acronis Disk director (GUI)
+  * Native linux - Fdisk (CLI)
+==== Acronis Disk director ====
+Formatting USB drive using Acronis Disk director
+In this example with a 4Gig pen drive all partitions were wiped first
+{{:swap1.png|}}
+Create a new volume
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+Select free space
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+Enter required volume size and select Linux swap
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+Swap partition now created
+{{:swap5.png|}}
+With the remainder of the disk format Fat32 for file storage
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+{{:swap7.png|}}
+Commit changes
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+{{:swap9.png|}}
+Disk formatted and ready to use
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+plug your USB drive in and it should auto load
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