liksys WRT54G

Wed Oct 22 23:25:22 MST 2014

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 <cryptworks at 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 at 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 at 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 at 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 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> On the plus side you can reset to factory defaults easily without a
>>>>>> password.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>> ---------------------------------------------------
>>>>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss at 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 at 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 at 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 at lists.phxlinux.org
>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings:
>> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss
>>
>
>
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://lists.phxlinux.org/pipermail/plug-discuss/attachments/20141022/9e762b35/attachment.html>