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 <bmike1@gmail.com> 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.
  • 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 <bmike1@gmail.com> 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.



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