fon-flash-cli ☆
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Description:
Flash La Fonera and Atheros chipset compatible devices
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: firmware networking router atheros cli
Install: brew install fon-flash-cli
About:
FonFlashCli is a command-line utility designed to flash firmware onto La Fonera routers and other devices compatible with Atheros chipsets. It streamlines the process of deploying custom firmware like Gargoyle or OpenWrt, enabling advanced networking configurations. This tool is essential for network administrators and hobbyists looking to repurpose consumer hardware for specialized routing tasks.
Key Features:
  • Command-line interface for automated scripting and batch operations
  • Support for La Fonera and broad Atheros chipset compatibility
  • Direct firmware flashing capabilities for rapid deployment
  • Low-level hardware access for recovery and customization
Use Cases:
  • Flashing custom firmware (e.g., Gargoyle, OpenWrt) onto La Fonera routers
  • Recovering bricked Atheros-based networking devices
  • Automating the setup of custom wireless access points for labs or events
Alternatives:
  • OpenWrt sysupgrade – OpenWrt's built-in tool is more general-purpose, while FonFlashCli is specialized for initial flashing and Atheros hardware.
  • dd – A generic disk cloning tool that can write images but lacks the hardware-specific checks and optimizations of FonFlashCli.
Version History
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Sep 13, 2025 4:51pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 8b591792
Sep 13, 2024 7:32am 0 VERSION_BUMP 78bbc69d
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