Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2018 16:05 Post subject: I am new and have questions
Hope this is the right place to ask this question about installing dd-wrt on my router.
I have a Linksys E 2500 and went to the database searched for my router and it is supported. I downloaded two files, but first did my 30-30-30 reset.
I tried installing one of the files which is
dd-wrt.v24-36410_NEWD-2_K2.6big-rv60K.bin
This installation fails almost immediately.
What if anything did I do wrong and how do I get around this?
Thanks
I looked for your router and see that it is on the list (hopefully you have v1 or v2) Your router is also a Broadcom so posting in that forum will help with specific questions in future.
Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2018 20:13 Post subject: I am new and have questions
Just to be sure, I am really new at this, I flash the router first with the proper files, then proceed to download and install the new firmware? Correct?
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Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2018 3:41 Post subject: Re: I am new and have questions
heshie75v wrote:
Just to be sure, I am really new at this, I flash the router first with the proper files, then proceed to download and install the new firmware? Correct?
"Flash the router" and "install the new firmware" are two phrases for the same thing, so it's impossible to quite know what you are asking here.
Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2018 17:41 Post subject: Re: I am new and have questions
heshie75v wrote:
Just to be sure, I am really new at this, I flash the router first with the proper files, then proceed to download and install the new firmware? Correct?
If you mean "I flash the router first with the [old] files [from the wiki], then proceed to download and install the new firmware [after researching build the appropriate threads]", then yes.
Also, to be sure, I presume your router is a v1? _________________ #NAT/SFE/CTF: limited speed w/ DD#Repeater issues#DD-WRT info: FAQ, Builds, Types, Modes, Changes, Demo#
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Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2018 17:48 Post subject:
If it's NIB, it's most likely a V3. Which, by the way, they released yet another OEM firmware update for in the past month or so (v 3.0.05 build 2) dated 10/02/2018.