More recent builds no longer seem to include the K2.6 mega, but the K2.6 big is still there. Per the wiki, you need the nv64k non-trailed builds, but for K3.x, you should be able to safely use the trailed E1200v2 image. I am not sure if the E1200s still have the ethernet port bug or not, but you shouldn't need to do a reset prior to or after flashing, unless you really want to. You may want to do your upgrade in steps from such an old build, though. For example, flash to 33772 K2.6, 35531 K2.6, 35531 K3.x, and so forth. I would have to look for any threads on this device to be 100% sure on proper upgrade path that doesn't cause issues, but that is my best semi-educated guesstimation.
The files you will be looking for are under broadcom k26 and broadcom k3x
The router database is only so helpful
Nice thank you, but not sure I will be going Beta, still reading Forums on k3.x
All releases have been Beta since 2008. If you go back to the router database page, click "other downloads" and check the date on "stable". You will also find a link to the betas folder as well. The router database has been updated, but the newest 'recommended' build has a few cosmetic and other issues that have since been fixed. I don't think this firmware will ever be considered "stable" again anytime soon
Thanks for the verification, Veritech. Any other thoughts on the path to upgrade his router?
I would like to see the LAN port bug fixed in firmware. The flash from stock was pretty straight forward as long as you use the named file first. I mistakenly used the nv64k build first which caused some instability (expected using the incorrect firmware for initial flash). Flashing back to stock was simple as well, just downloaded the latest from linksys and flashed in the dd-wrt webgui.
I tested the last three builds on my test router e1200v2 and had to manually assign the ports to the bridge for access after any reset to defaults.
That has been a very slight problem with the E1200v2 forever and always using k2.6 or k3x.
The very simple thing we all have done for years is --
if you RESET the E1200v2 give it couple minutes and then pull its power cord .... wait 10 seconds and plug her back in and she will be all good
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The E4200 has a similar 'defect', but re-assigning the vlans and ethernet ports via the webUI works correctly and sets the proper nvram variables. This is another issue with using a whole lot of generic shared code and lazy coding. Whoops, did I say that out loud? _________________ "Life is but a fleeting moment, a vapor that vanishes quickly; All is vanity"
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Posted: Sat Nov 09, 2019 18:47 Post subject: build versions
DD-Wrt builds are a bit mind boggling. I am about to go pick this router up from some lady for five bucks. I figured I would throw the latest (2019-11-06) build at it. I am looking for some quick advice.
All I really care about is having a stable internet connection. I don't need too much as far as features go, so long as I can reserve DHCP addresses and do some basic access control to keep the kids off of the internet when I don't want them to be. Security is important to me, but not at the expense of stability. Performance is a distant third priority, as I am on a 5mb down / 1mb up rural connection. Perhaps I might be better off with an older kernel version? I don't know what pros and cons there are to these... I am somewhat newbie with dd-wrt, but I am an IT professional who can handle some initial configuration, command line stuff, etc.
Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2019 0:24 Post subject: Re: build versions
mrjcd wrote:
NO ... NOT unless you want to open her up and attach a serial cable to unbrick it
Lol, thanks for that. I would have researched it before diving in I promise!
I was figuring I would have a more secure router if I went with a new build, unless there is something awesome about that specific 2017 build you mention? Also, what are the pros and cons or the differences between the trailed and nv64 builds? I see it mentioned here and there doing a "first" flash of a router, often using a trailed build then flashing something else. Are trailed builds just meant as a stopgap of some kind between upgrades?
New don't mean better .... especially on old-ass routers ....but sure lots things have been updated.
It really depends on what all you are doing and what all you are afraid of.
I setup an E1200v2 for my Daughter several years ago in her apartment.
It is the main gateway router plugged into the junky TWC modem crap which I put in 'bridge-mode' way back then.
She is happy with it and tells me it works fine with NO problems and don't want me to mess with it.
Been running r27858 for few years now:
Linksys E1200 v2
DD-WRT v3.0-r27858 mega (09/28/15)
Linux 3.10.89 #9727 Mon Sep 28 09:06:12 CEST 2015 mips
Nice thank you, but not sure I will be going Beta, still reading Forums on k3.x 
