There are two simple ways of switching partitions:
1. Telnet or SSH Command to learn what partition is currently in use
WRT1200, WRT1900AC, WRT1900ACS & WRT3200ACM: ubootenv get boot_part
WRT32X & WRT32XB: fw_printenv boot_part
*The last line will be a # 1 or 2. This is the partition currently in use.
Telnet or SSH Command to switch to opposite / inactive partition
WRT1200, WRT1900AC, WRT1900ACS & WRT3200ACM: ubootenv set boot_part [1 or 2]*
WRT32X & WRT32XB: fw_setenv boot_part [1 or 2]*
*Use the number not in use.
2. Power Cycle the router three times.
Using the router’s power switch – turn OFF then turn back ON.
Wait 2 seconds then turn OFF.
Turn back ON.
Wait 2 seconds then turn OFF.
Turn back ON.
Router should have booted into opposite partition.
Joined: 30 May 2017 Posts: 582 Location: Rural Manitoba
Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2021 4:25 Post subject:
Kernel-panic69,
You need to add that this can also be done in GUI Administration -> Commands. I have done this dozens of times when we were experiencing oversize builds that would only load into partition 1. As for the triple cycle I only use that when I screw up with a wrong build and always have trouble doing so as it requires multiple attempts. _________________ Starlink & DSL -> TPLink TL-R470T+
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