Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2018 17:16 Post subject: WRT 32X Stress....
Hi
I came to DDWRT from DavidC502's OPEN WRT/LEDE build, which I flashed from stock.
The main reason for my doing so was that I'd heard good things AND it was easier to get my VPN set up (IPVanish).
I have two problems.
1) I cant get WIFI to work reliably AT ALL. As soon as I try to separate Bands, 5G/2.4G I run into trouble.
I can partially get 5G (160MHZ) going - it is fast too as I have an intel 9260 NIC. But as soon as I try to get 2.4 G working concurrently the SSID isnt showing...
Ive set channels manually and yes I've followed all the guides linked in various posts in this forum.
2) I've got two versions of ddwrt - yeah I installed twice, but now cant seem to install any other firmware except up or downgrades of DDWRT.
I can swap partitions and boot but cannot seem to get anything else installed. At least this has got me up to speed on ssh...
All flashing has been done over ethernet,
Ideally I'd like to run DDWRT and DavidC502/LEDE, but am descending into madness trying to get things to work. I am in the UK.
I would like to help you, but after struggling with the WRT series, I ditched them and went with Asus AC86U's. Never been happier. _________________ My "WRT" rant, and why I have gone ddwrt on x86, no more consumer routers. ( ac86u as access points & bridges )
Haha - I came the other way My other car's a ... Well I have an ASUS RT-AC3200. Running Merlin Firmware. I only changed because I managed to get a deal on the 32X and a 9260 NIC that supported 160Mhz channels...
LookingForMyMojo wrote:
I would like to help you, but after struggling with the WRT series, I ditched them and went with Asus AC86U's. Never been happier.
FIRMWARE:OpenWrt SNAPSHOT r8217-2cc821e / LuCI Master (git-18.276.41146-280dd33) MODEM:ARRIS SURFBoard SB8200 ROUTER:Linksys WRT32X USB NAS:Western Digital BLACK 1 TB Hardrive + Startech USB 3.0 External SATA III Enclosure
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Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2018 22:30 Post subject:
The only other way to get Linksys Stock Venom firmware back is via USB-TTL Cable.
I recommend everyone who 'dabbles' in open-source firmware have one on hand:
https://www.adafruit.com/product/954
* Don't forget to download & install the drivers.
FIRMWARE:OpenWrt SNAPSHOT r8217-2cc821e / LuCI Master (git-18.276.41146-280dd33) MODEM:ARRIS SURFBoard SB8200 ROUTER:Linksys WRT32X USB NAS:Western Digital BLACK 1 TB Hardrive + Startech USB 3.0 External SATA III Enclosure
Yeah. I just bought one of those cables. I mess with Raspberry Pi stuff as well so it will be handy.
I'm not THAT bothered about stock firmware, although if it is necessary to install/overwrite one of My DDWRT partitions, to install OpenWRT/LEDE then so be it.
spuriousoffspring wrote:
The only other way to get Linksys Stock Venom firmware back is via USB-TTL Cable.
I recommend everyone who 'dabbles' in open-source firmware have one on hand:
Trick to Upgrade DD-WRT Firmware without losing current configuration or the need to return to Stock Firmware:
Using Telnet/SSH and the ubootenv set boot_part command (described below) it is possible to upgrade to a newer version of DD-WRT without the need to manually switch back to Stock Firmware Partition. All previously configured settings will remain intact.
1. Use the ubootenv get boot_part command to learn the current Partition in use.
2. Use the ubootenv set boot_part (1 or 2 – the opposite number returned in Step 1) command.
3. DO NOT REBOOT
4. In DD-WRT GUI – Administration Tab – Firmware Upgrade Sub Tab: Upload the new ’dd-wrt webflash.bin’ file for your Router & Hardware Version. MAKE SURE THAT NO RESET IS SELECTED.
5. After Firmware Upgrade is finished the Router will automatically reboot.
*You should now have the new DD-WRT upgrade on the current Partition and OEM Firmware will still be intact on opposite partition.
The preceding was provided by an unknown author on this Forum. Whomever you are, thank you! Also, thank you to @myersw for saving & providing a copy and to @gainestr for testing.
FIRMWARE:OpenWrt SNAPSHOT r8217-2cc821e / LuCI Master (git-18.276.41146-280dd33) MODEM:ARRIS SURFBoard SB8200 ROUTER:Linksys WRT32X USB NAS:Western Digital BLACK 1 TB Hardrive + Startech USB 3.0 External SATA III Enclosure
Trick to Upgrade DD-WRT Firmware without losing current configuration or the need to return to Stock Firmware:
Using Telnet/SSH and the ubootenv set boot_part command (described below) it is possible to upgrade to a newer version of DD-WRT without the need to manually switch back to Stock Firmware Partition. All previously configured settings will remain intact.
1. Use the ubootenv get boot_part command to learn the current Partition in use.
2. Use the ubootenv set boot_part (1 or 2 – the opposite number returned in Step 1) command.
3. DO NOT REBOOT
4. In DD-WRT GUI – Administration Tab – Firmware Upgrade Sub Tab: Upload the new ’dd-wrt webflash.bin’ file for your Router & Hardware Version. MAKE SURE THAT NO RESET IS SELECTED.
5. After Firmware Upgrade is finished the Router will automatically reboot.
*You should now have the new DD-WRT upgrade on the current Partition and OEM Firmware will still be intact on opposite partition.
The preceding was provided by an unknown author on this Forum. Whomever you are, thank you! Also, thank you to @myersw for saving & providing a copy and to @gainestr for testing.
FIRMWARE:OpenWrt SNAPSHOT r8217-2cc821e / LuCI Master (git-18.276.41146-280dd33) MODEM:ARRIS SURFBoard SB8200 ROUTER:Linksys WRT32X USB NAS:Western Digital BLACK 1 TB Hardrive + Startech USB 3.0 External SATA III Enclosure
Thank you, Yes I saw your post about the jack. Nice idea, but soldering of any kind is, I am afraid, beyond me. I have cerebral palsy - which makes life interesting, and my fine motor control is pretty poor. You should have heard the swearing when I was attatching those connectors after removing the plastic shims
Next problem is :
Yes it is DavidC502's LEDE build, but I just want to show that I CAN get both radios working concurrently.
Doing anything else like configuring VPN/DDNS breaks things horribly in LEDE.
Bringing things back "on topic" - I can't get both radios going in DDWRT as mentioned above. Currently testing to confirm that I wasn't going mad...
I believe I still have stock fw on partiton 1.
How do I get DDWRT working properly ? (i.e Dual band radios ?) I left ath2 disabled and used 0 and 1 as per your guide but to no avail.
Edit:- Seems to be working now, I have both radios showing on my laptop, used settings that worked in the LEDE screenshot. Will post how I managed once I get some sleep.
