Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2019 23:36 Post subject: Possible to update via wireless connection?
I've been absent from the forums for a long time, it nice to come back.
I want to know if it is possible to update via wireless connection (yes, I have read numerous disclaimers that this is NOT recommended).
The reason: TL-WR740N 4.27 (stock firmware) I have at hand is simply rejects wired (ethernet) connection. I want to try with DD-WRT to see if it will work that way.
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Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2019 0:31 Post subject:
Yes, although its not recommended. Many here do and claim they have never had a problem. But if you have no wired connection I would think there may be a problem with the router anyway and might be a good candidate for bricking.
Nevermind, I eventually figured out I inserted ethernet cable in the wrong port. So I managed to install DD-WRT.
But for the last 5 hours I've been trying to set it up as a repeater. I eventually gave up and reverted to stock firmware, on which repeater mode works without problems. Thanks DD-WRT, but no thanks.
Then get another Atheros based DD-WRT supported router (ex: TP-Link Archer C7, 841, 740, 741, etc). Be careful with the version numbers of the TP-Links the hardware can change dirasticaly between versions. Check wikidevi or the OpenWRT table of hardware for internal specs. _________________ Before asking a question on the forums, update dd-wrt: Where do I download firmware? I suggest reading it all.
QCA Best WiFi Settings
Some dd-wrt wiki pages are up to date, others are not. PM me if you find an old one.
Atheros:
Netgear R7800 x3 - WDS AP / station, gateway, QoS
TP-Link Archer C7 v2 x2 - WDS Station
TP-Link TL-WDR3600 v1 - WDS Station
TP-Link 841nd v8 - NU
D-Link 615 C1/E3/I1 x 7 - 1 WDS station
D-Link 825 B1 - NU
D-Link 862L A1 x2 - WDS Station
Netgear WNDR3700v2 - NU
UBNT loco M2 x2 - airOS
Broadcom
Linksys EA6400 - Gateway, QoS
Asus N66U - AP
Netgear WNDR3700v3 - not used
MediaTek
UBNT EdgeRouter X - switch
Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 16:34 Post subject: Re: WDS
ian5142 wrote:
Then get another Atheros based DD-WRT supported router (ex: TP-Link Archer C7, 841, 740, 741, etc). Be careful with the version numbers of the TP-Links the hardware can change dirasticaly between versions. Check wikidevi or the OpenWRT table of hardware for internal specs.
