Lisa, I didn't thank you for the link to the instructions. Thank you so
much.
:-)~MIKE~(-:
On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 1:56 PM, Stephen Partington <
cryptworks@gmail.com>
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 <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.
>> - 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 <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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>>>
>>> Stephen
>>>
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