Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 7:02 Post subject: WRT54G v1.1 and v3 firmware versions -- confused!
I have two linksys routers:
WRT54G v1.1
WRT54G v3
I am trying to figure what version of what firmware to try loading (both have factory linksys firmware at the moment) and I'm getting conflicting recommendations from various places on the dd-wrt site, wiki, and forum and would like some help.
However, the peacock thread here:
http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=51486
says to ignore the supported devices database as it is out of date, and instead recommends:
SVN11296
...and further on, it also recommends:
EKO12307
and then:
21/05/09 12188
06/03/09 12255
06/05/09 12262
06/12/09 12279
06/13/09 12288
06/19/09 12318
without a great deal of information about how to pick between them.
The peacock thread also mentions eko vs. brainslayer builds (two different directory trees on the download site, the recommended builds from above come from either one or the other.) What's the difference between eko and brainslayer? How do I choose between them?
You shouldn't use v24sp1, any of the 12XXX series should be ok, the difference between Eko and brainslayer builds are the compiler toolchains used (same source), I think there maybe a two step process to flash your router but I may be wrong about that, you will have to research a little more. Hope that clears up things a little.
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Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 13:32 Post subject:
Both the V1.1 & The V3 can be flashed via the linksys GUI upgrade page.
Use a trailed BS mini build 1st. Trailed means that the name if the router is part of the file name. It has a special header to allow the linksys upgrade to accept the dd-wrt firmware.
The build will have wrt54g in the file name.
AV & firewall software off on the rig to do the flashing.
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I would put 11296 on the routers and be done. Good, stable, well tested build. You could also do 11793....a bit of a black horse but seems rock solid. For a newer build, not as well tested but working well, go to 12307.
You are likely going to notice NO difference between these builds on your router. However, the 1.1 might need VINT. BS doesn't do VINT, so you will have to use EKO if using a newer build. _________________ SIG:
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You are likely going to notice NO difference between these builds on your router. However, the 1.1 might need VINT. BS doesn't do VINT, so you will have to use EKO if using a newer build.
Thanks for the note on VINT for the v1.1 -- the hardware database lists the broadcom chip used in the v1.1 as an older chip that requires VINT. It looks like the v3 should work with VINT or NEWD, but I did not realize that the BS builds don't support VINT, so you just saved me some grief there, thank you.
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 17:43 Post subject: Re: WRT54G v1.1 and v3 firmware versions -- confused!
zelbinion wrote:
I am trying to figure what version of what firmware to try loading (both have factory linksys firmware at the moment) and I'm getting conflicting recommendations from various places on the dd-wrt site, wiki, and forum and would like some help.
Thank you for your input on this. Note 3 of the Peacock thread has now been edited to deal (hopefully) more clearly with this issue. If you want to take a look and PM me with any comments, I will be happy to hear them. _________________ SIG:
I'm trying to teach you to fish, not give you a fish. If you just want a fish, wait for a fisherman who hands them out. I'm more of a fishing instructor.
LOM: "If you show that you have not bothered to read the forum announcements or to follow the advices in them then the level of help available for you will drop substantially, also known as Murrkf's law.."
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 6:28 Post subject: Re: WRT54G v1.1 and v3 firmware versions -- confused!
Thanks everyone for your help. I was able to get the EKO VINT 12307 build installed and working on both routers. Next step is getting them working as a wireless bridge, but it looks like there is a pretty good step by step guide on that here: http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Wireless_Bridge
This is my first time trying dd-wrt, and so far I'm very impressed!