Author
Message
ddwrtqc DD-WRT Novice Joined: 29 Dec 2018 Posts: 8
Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2021 21:29 Post subject: Help with dir-880L (error when flashing)
Hello there,
I have a dir 880L version A1 firmware 1.20
I am trying to install ddwrt on my dir-880L so I can configure a LAN DSN to use with pi-hole installed on my raspberry pi. So far, I have tried to install this version: https://dd-wrt.com/support/other-downloads/?path=betas%2F2021%2F01-09-2021-r45385%2Fdlink-dir880l%2F
When I try to flash the firmware to ddwrt, it tells me the upgrade has failed. Is it because I am using a firmware that doesn't work with my router?
What is the latest stable firmware that I can use. I want to be able to use both 2ghz and 5ghz and monitor my internet usage. I want the signal strength to be as good as with the original firmware because my router is in the office and my living room tv uses wifi for netflix etc. Currrently, the 5ghz signal is -47db.
Thank you very much.
Back to top
Sponsor
blkt DD-WRT Guru Joined: 20 Jan 2019 Posts: 5660
Back to top
ddwrtqc DD-WRT Novice Joined: 29 Dec 2018 Posts: 8
Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2021 23:36 Post subject:
I tried with safari and firefox and it fails to upgrade from factory to ddwrt.
Back to top
blkt DD-WRT Guru Joined: 20 Jan 2019 Posts: 5660
Back to top
ddwrtqc DD-WRT Novice Joined: 29 Dec 2018 Posts: 8
Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2021 0:04 Post subject:
I'm in Canada. I downloaded firefox from the link you pasted. Even the krack patch firmware tells me it fails to upgrade.
Back to top
blkt DD-WRT Guru Joined: 20 Jan 2019 Posts: 5660
Back to top
ddwrtqc DD-WRT Novice Joined: 29 Dec 2018 Posts: 8
Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2021 0:38 Post subject:
I chose the macOS ESR version. What do you mean it's up to me? Like if I wasn't listening to you.
Back to top
blkt DD-WRT Guru Joined: 20 Jan 2019 Posts: 5660
Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2021 0:39 Post subject:
Oh you tell me ESR now. Great. Updated the post above. Used search for you, good luck.
Back to top
ddwrtqc DD-WRT Novice Joined: 29 Dec 2018 Posts: 8
Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2021 0:45 Post subject:
blkt wrote: Oh you tell me ESR now. Great. Updated the post above. Used search for you, good luck.
thank you but I am not sure to understand. I need to enter in recovery mode, then flash an older firmware that will allow me to flash the firmware-to-ddwrt. Once this is flashed, I flash the build you recommended me.
Back to top
blkt DD-WRT Guru Joined: 20 Jan 2019 Posts: 5660
Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2021 0:52 Post subject:
Yes, but currently I do not know where to find older Canada or Worldwide region firmwares for DIR-880L.
Build r44715 is the last build I can find with user feedback reported in the build threads for DIR-880L.
Back to top
ddwrtqc DD-WRT Novice Joined: 29 Dec 2018 Posts: 8
Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2021 0:59 Post subject:
blkt wrote: Yes, but currently I do not know where to find older Canada or Worldwide region firmwares for DIR-880L.
Build r44715 is the last build I can find with user feedback reported in the build threads for DIR-880L.
Thank you. I will try to fix it this weekend. If I can't, what router do you recommend for a flat for one person that works well with ddwrt ?
Back to top
blkt DD-WRT Guru Joined: 20 Jan 2019 Posts: 5660
Back to top
ddwrtqc DD-WRT Novice Joined: 29 Dec 2018 Posts: 8
Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2021 1:31 Post subject:
so I should just install the oldest firmware?
Back to top
blkt DD-WRT Guru Joined: 20 Jan 2019 Posts: 5660
Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2021 1:37 Post subject:
Don't know, haven't verified anything. I don't have your router. Please stop quoting me every single time.
User konker had success with 1.02, but I do know which region or beta. He also progressively downgraded.
So, I can only make assumptions such as use 1.02 or earlier. YMMV at your own risk.
https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=1180145#1180109
Back to top