Joined: 18 Nov 2006 Posts: 320 Location: Cali, Colombia
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 12:37 Post subject:
hey guys
here is an update on my case.
MAIN ROUTER ---> WRT54GS V2.1 (DDWRT STD build 10011)
CLIENT ROUTER ---> WRT54GS V5 (DDWRT MIC build 10012)
Wireless CH ---> 1
Encryption ---> WPA Personal + AES
*im connected via utp cable to main router and pinging both routers. pings are 100% working to client router. since pings to client router work, WDS is up.
*i reboot client router, wds goes offline but it comes back up after 15 seconds. pings are 100% working to client router.
*i reboot host router, wds goes offline and will not come back up. pings to client router do not work.
workaround:
1)on main router, go to WDS tab.
2)disable the wds link with client router
3)wait until that page reloads (it does it automatically)
4)click on SAVE (do not click APPLY SETTINGS)
5)re-enable the wds link with client router
6)wait until that page reloads (it does it automatically)
7)click on SAVE
8)click on APPLY SETTINGS
9)wds will go back online.
i hope DEV's can look into this or give us some news. if you need more tech. info, let me know.
I think the key thing in your setup is that the wrt54gsv2.1 should be running v24-vint 9517 that is probably why you are running into stability issues on the host router ..... it should run stable.... try flashing it to that build.
see how it runs...... and if u still have trouble ...also try flashing your wrt54gsv5 with the micro-vint.........
anyway I got both of my wrt54gv2/3 running vint 9517 stable and using WDS/WPA2/AES
Joined: 18 Nov 2006 Posts: 320 Location: Cali, Colombia
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 19:04 Post subject:
i tried for several weeks the v2.4 VINT. the issue persisted there.
i thought that maybe SP1 would solve some WDS issues, and since there is no VINT version on SP1, i decided to go with NEWD.
issue still persists there.
indeed, the v5 router has a 5352 chipset and i have several reasons to believe this one doesnt cause the wds issue.
about the v2.1 router, note how it works very well with the workaround procedure i posted today in the morning. so that makes me thing that theres something else than not running VINT release with the v2.1 router. _________________ WRT54GS v2.1 > v24-sp2 (01/01/09) mega
WRT54GS v5 > v24-sp2 (01/01/09) micro
PPTP, WDS link and SD Mod
Joined: 18 Nov 2006 Posts: 320 Location: Cali, Colombia
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 23:37 Post subject:
hello again.
still having problems with this. i have tried everything...ran a micro release, vint, newd, rc releases. still no luck
i was wondering if there is any way to configure a startup script (that runs after a minute or so) that does exactly the same workaround procedure in the GUI:
1)disable WDS with the client router
2)do not apply or save settings
3)enable back again the WDS
4)apply settings
5)wds will pick up in 15 seconds and the ping will show responses from both routers
any ideas on how to do this?
thanks _________________ WRT54GS v2.1 > v24-sp2 (01/01/09) mega
WRT54GS v5 > v24-sp2 (01/01/09) micro
PPTP, WDS link and SD Mod
I think the problem is only in the micro version of v24sp1. I can reboot the GL without any problems, but when i reboot the G 5.1 using micro it doesn't reconnect the WDS. If i change the wireless security to none and back to wpa in works until I reboot or power cycle the router with the micro version.
If I get a chance I'd like to try replacing the 5.1 with another GL. It could be a problem not using the same hardware on both ends.
Joined: 18 Nov 2006 Posts: 320 Location: Cali, Colombia
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 21:11 Post subject:
tomay wrote:
I have a similar problem with my GL 1.1 and G 5.1
I think the problem is only in the micro version of v24sp1. I can reboot the GL without any problems, but when i reboot the G 5.1 using micro it doesn't reconnect the WDS. If i change the wireless security to none and back to wpa in works until I reboot or power cycle the router with the micro version.
If I get a chance I'd like to try replacing the 5.1 with another GL. It could be a problem not using the same hardware on both ends.
I will probably use wep insead of wpa.
hey. thanks for the feedback.
i believe you have a similar but not the same issue. v5 in my case works ok. i can reboot it whenever i want and WDS will pick up soon.
v2.1 is the one causing the problem since i have defined a workaround procedure that works 100% of the time. i have reasons to believe there something with the fact of being a 4712 chipset.
have you tried the workaround procedure i posted before?
still no news at bugtracker _________________ WRT54GS v2.1 > v24-sp2 (01/01/09) mega
WRT54GS v5 > v24-sp2 (01/01/09) micro
PPTP, WDS link and SD Mod
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 15:12 Post subject: Not that it is a fix...
I use $40.00 APC UPS devices and a $15.00 Digital Appliance Timer.
The battery back-up keeps things running and the timer is set to shut down once a week for 1 minute. I do this to clear the memory in the router, as well as, to make any problems occur when I am the least busy. This isn't a fix, and the hotspots I set up for people are all open, no WEP, WPA or WPA2. However, it has all but elimiated my chillispot issues, and seems to have increased the lifetime of the routers. I have not had to replace one in 3 years, except for lightning strikes on the roof mounted ones. So I am not sure if this can be applied in any fashion to your issue, or if watchdog can be set, and work with the main router IP for auto reboot. My routers are all on v23 sp2 as I can't even get the v24 and WDS to work at all, and havent gotten any help on what I am doing wrong. Hope this helps a little. _________________ Kevin Converse
WiFiTech
15mb/2mb Data Line
54mbps Wireless Network
3MB MP3 from a guy with dial up
Still means a 45 minute wait.
Joined: 18 Nov 2006 Posts: 320 Location: Cali, Colombia
Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 1:38 Post subject: Re: Not that it is a fix...
WiFiTech wrote:
I use $40.00 APC UPS devices and a $15.00 Digital Appliance Timer.
The battery back-up keeps things running and the timer is set to shut down once a week for 1 minute. I do this to clear the memory in the router, as well as, to make any problems occur when I am the least busy. This isn't a fix, and the hotspots I set up for people are all open, no WEP, WPA or WPA2. However, it has all but elimiated my chillispot issues, and seems to have increased the lifetime of the routers. I have not had to replace one in 3 years, except for lightning strikes on the roof mounted ones. So I am not sure if this can be applied in any fashion to your issue, or if watchdog can be set, and work with the main router IP for auto reboot. My routers are all on v23 sp2 as I can't even get the v24 and WDS to work at all, and havent gotten any help on what I am doing wrong. Hope this helps a little.
this is a good idea but it wont fix the wds issue as im not looking for a secondary power but something that would let my routers connect between eachother after they reboot
as you are saying, you are rebooting the routers every week. if they reboot, the wds wont work anymore. so whats the point of using the ups in this specific case? _________________ WRT54GS v2.1 > v24-sp2 (01/01/09) mega
WRT54GS v5 > v24-sp2 (01/01/09) micro
PPTP, WDS link and SD Mod
Using an ups is not a solution, because you also have to reboot the routers sometimes when applying new settings. I "solved" my problem by using wep instead of wpa, and it works like it should.
Not sure if the problem lies in using different hardware or when using a micro and a standard (non micro) build of ddwrt.
If I get a chance I'll try using the micro and a standard build on the same hardware (GL 1.1), but must check first if I can put a micro build on a GL router.
If the problem remains it is most likely to be the micro build.
If anyone want's to try to put the micro build on both routers. (don't blame me if you brick it)
Joined: 18 Nov 2006 Posts: 320 Location: Cali, Colombia
Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2008 2:15 Post subject:
yay!!!!!
will wait for next build so i can upgrade my routers!
thanks for all the help!! _________________ WRT54GS v2.1 > v24-sp2 (01/01/09) mega
WRT54GS v5 > v24-sp2 (01/01/09) micro
PPTP, WDS link and SD Mod
Joined: 18 Nov 2006 Posts: 320 Location: Cali, Colombia
Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 18:35 Post subject:
hello eko
my main router is now running 10305 and the wds is not even showing signal activity at Status_Wireless.asp
did a hard reset and configured everything form scratch with no good luck at all.
bafore i upgraded with this new build the wds used to show something in the signal bar (didnt work though). now it doesnt work either but it show 0% in the bar
could you give me some help. if you need me to send you technical info of my routers, just let me know that ill be happy to help you with this _________________ WRT54GS v2.1 > v24-sp2 (01/01/09) mega
WRT54GS v5 > v24-sp2 (01/01/09) micro
PPTP, WDS link and SD Mod