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====== Extending RAM via file SWAP ====== | ====== Extending RAM via file SWAP ====== | ||
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===== Introduction ===== | ===== 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. Your router will need a USB port like the TP-Link TL-WR1043ND v1-1.8 | 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 | ||
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The SWAP partition should automatically mount after plugging the right media into router USB port. You may need to reboot your router or run | The SWAP partition should automatically mount after plugging the right media into router USB port. You may need to reboot your router or run | ||
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==== Tor ==== | ==== Tor ==== |