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| * Some of their models are also able to run OpenWRT as an alternative to RouterOS. | * Some of their models are also able to run OpenWRT as an alternative to RouterOS. | ||
| * OpenWRT is OpenSource and there is no paid for licensing involved on OpenWRT. | * OpenWRT is OpenSource and there is no paid for licensing involved on OpenWRT. | ||
| - | * This page will just cover the flash from RouterOS to OpenWRT on the Mikrotik RB750Gr3. | + | * This page will **only** |
| * We will cover the configuration of the device once OpenWRT is running on it on a separate page. | * We will cover the configuration of the device once OpenWRT is running on it on a separate page. | ||
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| === Force Mikrotik to use BOOTP === | === Force Mikrotik to use BOOTP === | ||
| + | == We add a note on setting the Mikrotik up to do BOOTP == | ||
| + | * Not all Mikrotiks we worked with had BOOTP enabled after a reset. | ||
| + | * For those there is a manual procedure you have to follow to enable this startup functionality. | ||
| + | * https:// | ||
| + | * https:// | ||
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| + | == Kicking off BOOTP == | ||
| * To force the Mikrotik to use the BOOTP environment you need to connect the Internet Port of the Mikrotik to your Linux machine. (Internet Port is Port 1 on the Mikrotik) | * To force the Mikrotik to use the BOOTP environment you need to connect the Internet Port of the Mikrotik to your Linux machine. (Internet Port is Port 1 on the Mikrotik) | ||
| * Press the RESET button while powering up the board. | * Press the RESET button while powering up the board. | ||