From e8cc0625899c934e99125a24a016cb58b8d2658a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Steve <69524416+ab7pa@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 26 May 2023 15:49:56 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] add note about Mikrotik RouterOS version issue (#265) --- arednGettingStarted/installing_firmware.rst | 4 ++++ 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+) diff --git a/arednGettingStarted/installing_firmware.rst b/arednGettingStarted/installing_firmware.rst index b53e3f0..e3284e8 100755 --- a/arednGettingStarted/installing_firmware.rst +++ b/arednGettingStarted/installing_firmware.rst @@ -192,6 +192,10 @@ For most Mikrotik devices the steps below will work without issue. However, if y :alt: Uncheck Mikrotik Protected Boot :align: center +| + +.. attention:: OpenWRT firmware (and therefore AREDN |trade|) may experience a boot loop during installation of the sysupgrade file on Mikrotik devices with RouterOS v6.58.8 or newer. If your Mikrotik device came with a factory operating system newer than v6.58.8, you should downgrade Mikrotik RouterOS prior to flashing with AREDN |trade|. Follow the instructions on this page for further details on this process: `OpenWRT - downgrading RouterOS `_ + Preparation - Download *both* of the appropriate Mikrotik *factory* and *sysupgrade* files from the AREDN |trade| website. Rename the initramfs-kernel file to ``rb.elf`` and keep the *sysupgrade* **bin** file available for later.