The ipTIME AX3000M is a Wi-Fi 6 router, featuring four Gbit LAN ports, a single Gbit WAN port, and a single USB 3.0 port.

This device has an A/B partition layout, and OpenWrt will panic on boot if it has been installed to slot B.

1. Download the OEM recovery software (ipTIME Firmware Wizard(11ac)) from the manufacturer's website
2. Download the OpenWrt factory image.
3. Press and hold the reset button, then power up the router.
4. Continue holding the button for more than 10 seconds, until the CPU LED stops blinking.
5. Connect the PC to the AX3000M (e.g. LAN Port 1).
6. Run the OEM recovery software and follow the instructions.
7. Select the factory image during the router recovery process.
8. Wait for the router to boot from the factory image.

A simple TFTP command can be used as an alternative to the OEM recovery software.

1. Download the OpenWrt factory image.
2. Press and hold the reset button, then power up the router.
3. Continue holding the button for more than 10 seconds, until the CPU LED stops blinking.
4. Connect the PC to the AX3000M (e.g. LAN Port 1).
5. Assign the PC IP address: 192.168.0.100/24.
6. Run the TFTP command as follows:

Important: Make sure you allow TFTP protocol in Windows firewall.

tftp -i 192.168.0.1 put <path-to-factory.bin> ipTIME_FIRM_WARE

tftp 192.168.0.1 -m binary -c put <path-to-factory.bin> ipTIME_FIRM_WARE

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