Can't revert Archer C7

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mcproenca
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 29, 2017 15:41    Post subject: Can't revert Archer C7 Reply with quote
Hi!

I'm trying to revert my Archer C7 to stock firmware. When I try to update the firmware trough the web interface it says the update was successful but reboots to DD-WRT.

I'm using this build: DD-WRT v3.0-r30949 std (12/15/16)
Trying to revert using the web web revert build from this link: http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=85237&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=30

Any suggestions?

Thanks!
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 29, 2017 16:43    Post subject: Reply with quote
connect via Telnet or SSh and issue this commands:
erase nvram
reboot

then try to upload that stripped dd-wrt image file
from DD-WRT site or from here
http://www.friedzombie.com/tplink-stripped-firmware/

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mcproenca
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 29, 2017 16:54    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thank you!

Just tried that and got the same results. Router reboots to DD-WRT after successful upgrade.
mcproenca
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 31, 2017 18:08    Post subject: Reply with quote
Any suggestions guys?

I tried using the command line as well, and had the same results.
I was able to change te firmware version to another DD-WRT version successfully, but I'm unable to go back to stock firmware.

Please help me Smile.
Uncle Luke
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 31, 2017 21:36    Post subject: Reply with quote
Try using a different browser… Internet Explorer isn't used by many anymore to browse the Internet but it’s my browser of choice whenever flashing my modem or router! You could try using a different Ethernet cable or try reverting back using a different PC altogether! Make sure your Ethernet cable is plugged into the right port! Try doing a factory default reset or a 30-30-30 reset before and after flashing. Also, try clearing the browsers cache before and after flashing. Have you tried downloading the web-revert file again just in case it was corrupted? Just some thoughts!

One more thing… upgrade whatever program you’re using to open the web-revert rar file! Old Winrar or Winzip programs could cause an issue with “ArcherC7v2_webrevert.bin” not extracting properly.


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mrjcd
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 31, 2017 21:44    Post subject: Re: Can't revert Archer C7 Reply with quote
mcproenca wrote:
Hi!

I'm trying to revert my Archer C7 to stock firmware. When I try to update the firmware trough the web interface it says the update was successful but reboots to DD-WRT.

I'm using this build: DD-WRT v3.0-r30949 std (12/15/16)
Trying to revert using the web web revert build from this link: http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=85237&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=30

Any suggestions?

Thanks!


Try LOM's revert file in the link you provided but do not use 'reset to factory defaults' for the install
I've found that it messes up more often than not. ... and you can sort out the nvram after you get the OEM FW back on her --

good luck
B@R
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 11:33    Post subject: Reply with quote
The Archer may be: V1.x, V2.x, V3.x
Some versions may be: general, US and IL.

May be tried to be restored version is other than should to be?
BartW
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 04, 2017 20:04    Post subject: Re: Can't revert Archer C7 Reply with quote
Can you folks please confirm my attack plan for reverting my Archer C7 V2 back to stock firmware from DD-WRT? After reading about routers being bricked I'm taking a slow cautious approach.

1. Download web revert build from this link: http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=85237&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=30
2. Extract the bin file from the rar compressed file using winrar or winzip
3. Connect to the routers lan port from your computers lan port.
4. Power up the router.
5. Verify that you've received an ip address from the router (if DHCP enabled) using ipconfig (or other)
6. If DHCP not enabled on router, configure your computers ip address as 192.168.1.50 (or similar)
7. Browse to the router using an address of http://192.168.1.1
8. Log in to the DD-WRT control panel
9. Browse to Administration > Firmware Upgrade
10. Change the "After flashing, reset to" dropdown to "Don't Reset".
11. Upload your bin file (from wherever you saved it in step 2) using the Browse button
12. After upload router will reboot automatically after which you can access the TP Link stock web interface by browsing to http://192.168.1.1
13. Check/Modify configurations as needed.

I'd appreciate any corrections/advice.

Thanks,
Brent
skb
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 29, 2018 14:28    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hey!
I am facing the same issue.. can you guys confirm if the above procedure works? I have ArcherC7 v4(EU). i cant find any revert files for it Sad
BartW
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 29, 2018 15:32    Post subject: Reply with quote
skb wrote:
Hey!
I am facing the same issue.. can you guys confirm if the above procedure works? I have ArcherC7 v4(EU). i cant find any revert files for it Sad


Although i did not get any replies I went with those instructions and my router is now back and working with the default firmware.
Best of luck,
Brent
ollygee
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 01, 2018 9:24    Post subject: Re: Can't revert Archer C7 Reply with quote
BartW wrote:
Can you folks please confirm my attack plan for reverting my Archer C7 V2 back to stock firmware from DD-WRT? After reading about routers being bricked I'm taking a slow cautious approach.

1. Download web revert build from this link: http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=85237&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=30
2. Extract the bin file from the rar compressed file using winrar or winzip
3. Connect to the routers lan port from your computers lan port.
4. Power up the router.
5. Verify that you've received an ip address from the router (if DHCP enabled) using ipconfig (or other)
6. If DHCP not enabled on router, configure your computers ip address as 192.168.1.50 (or similar)
7. Browse to the router using an address of http://192.168.1.1
8. Log in to the DD-WRT control panel
9. Browse to Administration > Firmware Upgrade
10. Change the "After flashing, reset to" dropdown to "Don't Reset".
11. Upload your bin file (from wherever you saved it in step 2) using the Browse button
12. After upload router will reboot automatically after which you can access the TP Link stock web interface by browsing to http://192.168.1.1
13. Check/Modify configurations as needed.

I'd appreciate any corrections/advice.

Thanks,
Brent


Hi All,

I cannot get my build to roll back to the stock tplink firmware after following these steps.
dd-wrt runs the revert firmware perfectly but just boots back up into dd-wrt and not tplink, am I missing something?
your help is much appreciated, I need to return this back to amazon.
wedwo1
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 7:25    Post subject: Reply with quote
skb wrote:
Hey!
I am facing the same issue.. can you guys confirm if the above procedure works? I have ArcherC7 v4(EU). i cant find any revert files for it Sad
You have to be logged in to the forum to see the files.
vadio
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 17:23    Post subject: Reply with quote
https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=1111384&sid=216b80dd2eb99027411ca80a8d0a8508

Except i used first version stock firmware
and yes US version and probably work to any router with tftp client
kf6nux
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 26, 2018 9:39    Post subject: Thanks! Reply with quote
Thanks for making this thread and the link to ArcherC7v2_webrevert.rar! It was easy success with the right files/info. Very Happy
guiclou
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 07, 2018 16:44    Post subject: Archer c7 v4 (ca) Reply with quote
I tried the steps from this thread: https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=1111384&sid=216b80dd2eb99027411ca80a8d0a8508 without success.

Now my router have the Power and the WPS light on.

I can access the boot webpage sayung there is a system error. The router cannot start up normally.

From that screen I tried different factory firmware without luck.

If someone as something else that I can try please let me know.
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