what about the 10.03 vs the 8.09 versions? I'm thinking the 10.03 also: how do I backup the current firmware? :-)~MIKE~(-: On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 1:56 PM, Stephen Partington > wrote: > >> I do not think it is a benefits thing, but subtle variances in the build >> of the router. Look up the specific model/version of your router. backup >> your original firmware and download the stock firmware just to have them >> handy. >> >> from there once you pin down the specific one you need use and stick with >> that. >> >> >> >> On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 1:33 PM, Michael Havens wrote: >> >>> Are these the instructions? It does seem easy! He says we should the >>> 8.09 but gives us the link to the 10.03. Should I use the 10.03 or look for >>> the 8,.09? What are the benefits of brcm-47xx over brcm-2.4? >>> Using the Linksys web GUI >>> >>> It is possible to install OpenWrt directly with the Linksys web GUI. If >>> you are initially installing OpenWrt use the Linksys web GUI, this is >>> the easiest way. >>> >>> - Download the openwrt-wrt54g-squashfs.bin firmware image from the >>> brcm-2.4 folder to your PC. >>> - You can find that image at: >>> http://downloads.openwrt.org/backfire/10.03.1/brcm-2.4/ >>> - Actually the safest version to use would be *8.09*. *Hmmm, it >>> looks like 10.03.1 is safe but you must use the brcm-2.4 variant like in >>> the link above*. I am not risking bricking my router for the initial >>> flash, so I am going with *8.09*. >>> - Open http://192.168.1.1/Upgrade.asp in your browser or manually go >>> to http://192.168.1.1 → Administration → Firmware Upgrade >>> - Upload openwrt-wrt54g-squashfs.bin >>> - Wait 2 minutes. The router will reboot itself automatically after >>> the upgrade is complete. >>> - Your router should now be telnettable at 192.168.1.1. The web >>> interface luci is also available athttp://192.168.1.1 . Telnet is >>> disabled and ssh is enabled once a password has been set. >>> - Type these commands out in telnet/ssh. This is to ensure that tftp >>> is available, in case your router gets bricked. >>> >>> nvram set boot_wait=on >>> nvram set boot_time=10 >>> nvram set wait_time=10 #important for some models >>> nvram commit && reboot >>> >>> >>> - *You're done!* At this point, you are free to continue using >>> brcm-2.4. However, if you wish to use brcm47xx, proceed below. >>> - Download the image openwrt-brcm47xx-squashfs.trx here: >>> http://downloads.openwrt.org/backfire/10.03.1/brcm47xx/ >>> - Upload using luci at System > Flash Firmware >>> - *OR*, you can simply ssh into the router, >>> >>> cd /tmp >>> wget http://downloads.openwrt.org/backfire/10.03.1/brcm47xx/openwrt-brcm47xx-squashfs.trx >>> sysupgrade /tmp/openwrt-brcm47xx-squashfs.trx >>> >>> >>> - Wait for the router to reboot and login! In case you somehow found >>> out that you can't telnet, then ssh should be possible since your previous >>> settings before flashing remained (unless you usedsysupgrade -n) >>> - >>> >>> >>> >>> :-)~MIKE~(-: >>> >>> On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 1:07 PM, Stephen Partington < >>> cryptworks@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> I would read through the install, for the wrt its really well known and >>>> as long as you do it over the wire its very simple to update and run the >>>> custom ddwrt. just like loading a normal firmware update. >>>> >>>> On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 1:04 PM, Michael Havens >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I can't reset to default. I tried the quick method (press reset for >>>>> 30 seconds)and the other way (press 30 seconds, while pressing unplug for >>>>> 30 seconds and then continue pressing and plug back in and hold 30 more >>>>> seconds). Well, I changed the password to the router and lost wifi >>>>> connectivity and it won't accept the new password.... or the oldone.... but >>>>> I don't need wifi off that router because wifi off of the qwest router >>>>> started working again as soon as I lost connectivity off of the wrt. >>>>> >>>>> Lisa, >>>>> I wish that I could bring it to an installfest because I am so afraid >>>>> of bricking my device; but I live in Cottonwood and work EVERY Saturday. >>>>> >>>>> :-)~MIKE~(-: >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 5:42 AM, Stephen Partington < >>>>> cryptworks@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> On the plus side you can reset to factory defaults easily without a >>>>>> password. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> --------------------------------------------------- >>>>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>>>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>>>> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you from >>>> rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button. >>>> >>>> Stephen >>>> >>>> >>>> --------------------------------------------------- >>>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>>> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>>> >>> >>> >>> --------------------------------------------------- >>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you from >> rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button. >> >> Stephen >> >> >> --------------------------------------------------- >> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >> > >