One issue, on the previous release r37139 Free and Used memory on the Status page was running about 50% for each and on this release r37305 it's running 81% Used and slowly increasing (and 19% Free). Is this going to cause any issues? It's the most Used memory I've seen on any DDWRT release since I started using it.
I see the same behavior in my version from 12/17. I don't think it's new specifically to this version. Memory jumps all over the place when copying files to the NAS whether I'm using win explorer, AndSMB on android or whatever, and it is mounted to jffs (files.db is about 30MB on the HDD currently).
Streaming media via miniDLNA pulls memory down to the 20% free range and doesn't really release it (seen as low as 16%). Copying files can release some of it as I've seen it go back up to 50% or so, but if you use miniDLNA it drains back down.
Unless there's something I missed on the config, it feels like poor memory mgt or some kind of leak, but it doesn't seem to impact performance of the router in any way for me, and I typically reboot every 7-10 days or so, if for no other reason than to pick up a different vpn ip and release "used" memory.
--- /dev/sda1
Block device, size 1.819 TiB (2000396321280 bytes)
Ext4 file system
Volume name "Seagte2TBII"
UUID 39B2AB12-C7C4-C24F-B468-6D599BF6146B (DCE, v12)
Last mounted at "/jffs"
Volume size 1.819 TiB (2000396320768 bytes, 488378008 blocks of 4 KiB)
/dev/sda1 mounted to /jffs _________________ WRT3200ACM 1st Gen
DD-WRT v3.0-r51440 std (1/19/23)
Upgraded from v3.0-r33986 (12/04/17)
Motorola MB8600
Comcast 1200/40
ExpressVPN OpenVPN Client Manual Config
NAS and miniDLNA: 8TB Seagate USB3
Definitely uses memory when actually accessing the drive. It has never caused me any issues. Memory recovers for me after use. I reboot router on a daily basis as I have no reason not to. The memory usage has never caused me an issue and I return to 300 to 400MB free after use of any NAS services (May take time). The Router USB NAS I use now just for MP3 and Movie files (And temp storage)...For backup I now use an OpenMediaVault server I built out of an old Core2 PC and just turn that on for imaging backups across my network (gigabit)...Much faster than my old way of backing up to a USB drive locally as all my computers are USB2.0.
AmesJainchill wrote:
BobbyLee wrote:
One issue, on the previous release r37139 Free and Used memory on the Status page was running about 50% for each and on this release r37305 it's running 81% Used and slowly increasing (and 19% Free). Is this going to cause any issues? It's the most Used memory I've seen on any DDWRT release since I started using it.
I see the same behavior in my version from 12/17. I don't think it's new specifically to this version. Memory jumps all over the place when copying files to the NAS whether I'm using win explorer, AndSMB on android or whatever, and it is mounted to jffs (files.db is about 30MB on the HDD currently).
Streaming media via miniDLNA pulls memory down to the 20% free range and doesn't really release it (seen as low as 16%). Copying files can release some of it as I've seen it go back up to 50% or so, but if you use miniDLNA it drains back down.
Unless there's something I missed on the config, it feels like poor memory mgt or some kind of leak, but it doesn't seem to impact performance of the router in any way for me, and I typically reboot every 7-10 days or so, if for no other reason than to pick up a different vpn ip and release "used" memory.
--- /dev/sda1
Block device, size 1.819 TiB (2000396321280 bytes)
Ext4 file system
Volume name "Seagte2TBII"
UUID 39B2AB12-C7C4-C24F-B468-6D599BF6146B (DCE, v12)
Last mounted at "/jffs"
Volume size 1.819 TiB (2000396320768 bytes, 488378008 blocks of 4 KiB)
/dev/sda1 mounted to /jffs
Unless there's something I missed on the config, it feels like poor memory mgt or some kind of leak, but it doesn't seem to impact performance of the router in any way for me, and I typically reboot every 7-10 days or so, if for no other reason than to pick up a different vpn ip and release "used" memory.
OK, forget the memory issue. You have this working so you can add and delete files to your storage with Windows Explorer? That's what I really want to be able to do. I PM'ed you. _________________ Linksys WRT3200ACM
Currently using Linksys Firmware until DDWRT lets my ObiTalk 202 complete calls when connected via WiFi
Last used DD-WRT Version: r38326
OpenVPN server
OK, forget the memory issue. You have this working so you can add and delete files to your storage with Windows Explorer? That's what I really want to be able to do. I PM'ed you.
Replied. Looks like I could only attach 1 pic per pm, so you should have a few coming your way. Good luck! _________________ WRT3200ACM 1st Gen
DD-WRT v3.0-r51440 std (1/19/23)
Upgraded from v3.0-r33986 (12/04/17)
Motorola MB8600
Comcast 1200/40
ExpressVPN OpenVPN Client Manual Config
NAS and miniDLNA: 8TB Seagate USB3
Getting closer. Formatted to EXT4 and everything looks as it should, much better. Guess NTFS is giving these new releases problems, who knows. BUT it still won't let me save files or delete files off the USB Drive using Windows explorer. Read/Write is selected so I'm not sure why I can't copy or delete from drive. PM'ed you again.
Anyone know what version SMB the WRT3200ACM DD-WRT Firmware uses? Is it SMBv1? TIA _________________ Linksys WRT3200ACM
Currently using Linksys Firmware until DDWRT lets my ObiTalk 202 complete calls when connected via WiFi
Last used DD-WRT Version: r38326
OpenVPN server
Last edited by BobbyLee on Sat Oct 13, 2018 3:25; edited 2 times in total
Joined: 07 Apr 2018 Posts: 66 Location: Calgary, AB Canada
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 0:01 Post subject:
Any WRT32X users flash this build?
I am still running 37012 with no real complaints or concerns. Just curious if there are any issues or improvements for the WRT32X with this build. If not I'll just stick with 37012 until a later build with significant changes comes along.
Joined: 05 Apr 2017 Posts: 981 Location: Louisiana, USA
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 20:15 Post subject:
For those of you who are experiencing issues with memory and are not already familiar with Linux, here are some Telnet/SSH diagnostic commands that may help:
free
Displays basic stats on memory
cat /proc/meminfo
Displays more detailed information on memory
top
Displays info on processes, cpu, memory, etc..
*Refreshes automatically
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
after it uploads and reboot it somehow bricks my wrt1200ac, a reset at the back restores it back to default settings with stock fw still _________________ Router: Linksys WRT1200AC v2
Firmware: DD-WRT v3.0-r44048 std [08/02/20]
Upgraded my WRT1900ACS V2 from 36247 to 37305. I don't broadcast my SSID. All Windows clients connect no problem. But iPad and MacBook Pro won't. Once I enabled broadcast SSID, all clients connect. But that is not my preferred way. Want to keep my SSID hidden. So reverted back to 36247.
The good:
1. I am finally able to turn the 5Ghz radio back on with single user beamforming - before the channel would show up as "unknown" making it unusable. I had signal issues with beamforming off, so I just turned that radio off.
2. The driver version is 10.3.8.0-20180906, so I attribute that to fixing the above issue.
The not so good:
1. Upgrade file would not transfer using Chrome & hung the httpd process. Had to kill and restart httpd, but was fine with IE (normally use Firefox, but that has been glitching for me recently, so this may already be a known thing).
2. JFFS would not mount through the GUI. Tried several iterations of enabling/disabling/rebooting. I finally got it to mount via CLI. Luckily someone documented the commands which worked first try.
3. Noticed the same issue as Braco with Apple clients not connecting to a hidden SSID. Once unhidden, they connected fine. Unfortunately this is also a deal breaker for me, so I reverted back for now.
