Disclaimer: Always follow the official instructions from Tenda. This post is for informational purposes only.
| Component | Path in extracted FS | Purpose | |-----------|----------------------|---------| | Web server | /bin/httpd | Handles admin GUI (port 80) | | CGI scripts | /www/cgi-bin/ | Form handlers (e.g., upgrade.cgi , setting.cgi ) | | Wireless driver | /lib/modules/*/mt76x2.ko | MediaTek 802.11ac driver | | Configuration | /etc/config/ | UCI-like config files (wireless, network, system) | | Startup scripts | /etc/init.d/ | rc.d style init | | Update utility | /bin/upgrade | Firmware flashing binary |
You must download firmware specifically for your hardware version (e.g., V2.0, V4.0, or V6.0). Installing the wrong version can permanently damage your router.
Extract the downloaded .zip file to find the .bin firmware file. 3. Access the Web Interface
🔁 Before updating:
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