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install_guide [2015/08/31 14:46]
nworbnhoj [Install a Gargoyle Image] check the hw version
install_guide [2019/12/16 10:53] (current)
lantis [Install a Gargoyle Image]
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 Gargoyle is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The author(s) of Gargoyle assume ZERO liability for any damage caused by this software. Gargoyle is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The author(s) of Gargoyle assume ZERO liability for any damage caused by this software.
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 :!: **Check** that your [[supported_routers_-_tested_routers|Router Hardware]] meets the minimum requirements. :!: **Check** that your [[supported_routers_-_tested_routers|Router Hardware]] meets the minimum requirements.
  
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 The recommended way to install Gargoyle is to [[http://www.gargoyle-router.com/download.php|Download]] __the correct__ Gargoyle factory.bin image to your PC and then install the image onto your router using the original manufacturers GUI.  The recommended way to install Gargoyle is to [[http://www.gargoyle-router.com/download.php|Download]] __the correct__ Gargoyle factory.bin image to your PC and then install the image onto your router using the original manufacturers GUI. 
  
-:!: Check the exact version of your router hardware carefully before selecting the download. [[http://www.gargoyle-router.com/download.php|Gargoyle images]] are available for many routers.+:!: Check the __exact version__ of your router hardware __carefully__ before selecting the download. [[http://www.gargoyle-router.com/download.php|Gargoyle images]] are available for many routers
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 +:-? If you get the **error message "please choose a file to upgrade"**, then rename the firmware file to something shorter (i.e. "gargoyle.bin") and upload it again. 
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 +  * Wait about 5 minutes then you should be able to connect to 192.168.1.1 
 +  * If after 5 minutes 192.168.1.1 is unresponsive first reboot your PC and try again.  
 +  * If after 20 minutes 192.168.1.1 is unresponsive you may reboot both PC and router.
  
 Installation instructions are available for several models: Installation instructions are available for several models:
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   * [[Buffalo WZR-HP-G300NH|Buffalo WZR-HP-G300NH]]   * [[Buffalo WZR-HP-G300NH|Buffalo WZR-HP-G300NH]]
   * [[Ubiquiti RouterStation Pro|Ubiquiti RouterStation Pro]]   * [[Ubiquiti RouterStation Pro|Ubiquiti RouterStation Pro]]
 +  * [[x86|x86 Based Routers]]
   * [[Other Routers|Other Routers]]   * [[Other Routers|Other Routers]]
  
install_guide.1441032361.txt.gz · Last modified: 2015/08/31 14:46 by nworbnhoj