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== Nanostation M2 ==
=== Firmware check failure ===
Flashing the Nanostation M2 (FCC ID: SWX-M2N) using the TFTP rescue mode will result in a Firmware check failure error.
  $ tftp 192.168.1.20
  tftp> bin
  tftp> put openwrt-ar71xx-generic-om2p-squashfs-factory.bin
  Error code 2: Firmware check failed
  Sent 4609024 bytes in 12.6 seconds
You can boot up the M2 with a serial connection similar to the instructions below concerning the Nanostation M5.
  Board: Ubiquiti Networks XM board (rev 1.0 e012)
  DRAM:  32 MB
  Flash:  8 MB
  PCIe WLAN Module found (#1).
  Net:  eth0, eth1
  Hit any key to stop autoboot:  0
  ar7240> mtdparts default
  ar7240> urescue
  Setting default IP 192.168.1.20
  Starting TFTP server...
  Using eth0 (192.168.1.20), address: 0x81000000
  Waiting for connection: |
  Receiving file from 192.168.1.10:35456
  Received 4609501 bytes
  Firmware check failed! (-2)
The method outlined for the Nanostation M5 below doesn't work with the M2.


== Nanostation M5 ==
== Nanostation M5 ==


=== Firmware check failure ===
=== Firmware check failure ===
Flashing the Nanostation M5 (FCC ID: SWX-NSM5D) using the TFTP rescue mode will result in a Firmware check failure error.


If you attempt to flash the extender and receive a 'Firmware check failed' error, then you have a version of the NSM5 that is protected from being flashed via the default TFTP method. You will need to obtain a serial to USB interface (USB to UART TTL Module Serial Converter, 5 pin) and use it to flash the firmware.
If you attempt to flash the extender and receive a 'Firmware check failed' error, then you have a version of the NSM5 that is protected from being flashed via the default TFTP method. You will need to obtain a serial to USB interface (USB to UART TTL Module Serial Converter, 5 pin) and use it to flash the firmware.
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   minicom: cannot open /dev/tty8: Permission denied
   minicom: cannot open /dev/tty8: Permission denied


Run the program so that it starts the program on the USB converter that is connected by adding `-D /dev/ttyUSB0`, and specify that it should skip initialization by adding `-o`.
Run the program so that it starts the program on the USB converter that is connected by adding <tt>-D /dev/ttyUSB0</tt>, and specify that it should skip initialization by adding <tt>-o</tt>.


You can also specify from the command line that it use the baud rate and '8N1' settings specified below by including `-b 115200 -8`.  
You can also specify from the command line that it use the baud rate and '8N1' settings specified below by including <tt>-b 115200 -8</tt>.


   sudo minicom -D /dev/ttyUSB0 -o -b 115200 -8
   sudo minicom -D /dev/ttyUSB0 -o -b 115200 -8
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