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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 
  
-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 
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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 
 + 
 +example 
 +<shell> 
 +mkswap /dev/sda2 
 +</shell> 
 + 
 +change //sda2// to suite your SWAP partition
  
 ==== Tor ==== ==== Tor ====
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