Bcm63381b0: Firmware

The kernel for this platform requires:

Sample bootargs:

console=ttyS0,115200 root=31:03 rootfstype=squashfs init=/sbin/init mtdparts=spi0.0:512k(cfe),256k(env),256k(config),3M(kernel),5M(rootfs)

A: For consumer routers, rarely. You might see 2-3 updates in the first 2 years after launch, then nothing. If you need long-term security, replace the device every 3-4 years. bcm63381b0 firmware

The integrated PHY requires a closed-source binary driver provided by Broadcom. It communicates via an API layer (dsl_cpe_api). The firmware must load a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) firmware patch during initialization. The kernel for this platform requires: