update. should fix the ac-only issue and also the freezing problem. (i'm reworking the config backend right now to make things faster, so glitches can still happen)
Freezing and ac-only mode issue are fixed. Also 80Mhz works well. Galaxy note 3 shows link speed 433Mbps.(full speed)
But, Status page shows 144.444Mbps ,too.
I don't know real speed, yet.
When mixed mode, some channels(ex 149, 161) is works well. but others channels(ex 153, 157) are don't work.
When ac-only mode, 161 channel doesn't works.
And still can't flash factory-to-ddwrt.bin in stock firmware.
has this problem just me?
Thank you for your effort.
The same problem. This is a driver issue. I think the driver is failing to "tie up" all neighboring channels to work as one.
However, it's not that bad at this stage. Openwrt new driver doesn't work at all.
And the only way out of DD-WRT at this stage is TTL-to-Serial.
update. should fix the ac-only issue and also the freezing problem. (i'm reworking the config backend right now to make things faster, so glitches can still happen)
Freezing and ac-only mode issue are fixed. Also 80Mhz works well. Galaxy note 3 shows link speed 433Mbps.(full speed)
But, Status page shows 144.444Mbps ,too.
I don't know real speed, yet.
When mixed mode, some channels(ex 149, 161) is works well. but others channels(ex 153, 157) are don't work.
When ac-only mode, 161 channel doesn't works.
And still can't flash factory-to-ddwrt.bin in stock firmware.
has this problem just me?
Thank you for your effort.
The same problem. This is a driver issue. I think the driver is failing to "tie up" all neighboring channels to work as one.
However, it's not that bad at this stage. Openwrt new driver doesn't work at all.
And the only way out of DD-WRT at this stage is TTL-to-Serial.
You can try it. I never did, maybe will check later. But i think original file have to be dd if=orig.bin of=tplink.bin skip=257 bs=512 anyway.
But any cheap (1-2 USD) TTL-Serial will work easily. Plus it's an indispensable tool if you like ddwrt or other 3d party firmware:).
This guide is very useful http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxVP7WGzH_A to understand what to do.
You can try it. I never did, maybe will check later. But i think original file have to be dd if=orig.bin of=tplink.bin skip=257 bs=512 anyway.
But any cheap (1-2 USD) TTL-Serial will work easily. Plus it's an indispensable tool if you like ddwrt or other 3d party firmware:).
This guide is very useful http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxVP7WGzH_A to understand what to do.
and maybe, I think you misunderstand my writing. or I misunderstand.
[And still can't flash factory-to-ddwrt.bin in stock firmware.] this mean is not revert.
anyway, thank you for your kindness. :)
I have flashed dd-wrt on two archer c7. It is not possible to connect the arcer c7 via ath1.
AP --> client-mode works not:
In /var/log/mesages:
Code:
Jan 1 00:01:24 test-ac kern.info kernel: [ 93.310000] ath1: authenticate with 00:03:07:12:34:56
Jan 1 00:01:24 test-ac kern.info kernel: [ 93.320000] ath1: failed to insert STA entry for the AP (error -22)
AP and Client have the same MAC-Adress. This is the problem? Is it possible to change the MAC-Adress for ath1?
Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2014 22:56 Post subject: Flashing - Answer to most questions
Hi all,
I decided to give dd-wrt a try on my C7 v2. I was able to successfully flash to dd-wrt and back to stock factory firmware. These are my steps:
**IF YOU ARE NEW TO THE FIRMWARE FLASHING GAME, I HIGHLY DISCOURAGE FOLLOWING THESE STEPS. PROCEED WITH CAUTION**
Flashing to DD-WRT from factory stock
1. RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP.
2. Flash the openwrt firmware like normal through the web interface. Obtain openwrt from here
3. After flashing, telnet into your router at 192.168.0.1 (some cases, it can be 192.168.1.1)
4. Install LUCI using the command "opkg update; opkg install luci" without the quotes
5. Run command "passwd root" without the quotes to set the root password.
6. Open your web browser to 192.168.0.1 (some cases, 192.168.1.1) and login using the root password you just set
7. Find firmware upgrade page (under system tab), and select factory-to-ddwrt.bin and uncheck Keep Settings
8. Flash image
9. Reboot the router after about 2 minutes (I'd wait more just to be safe!)
10. Open your browser to 192.168.1.1 and profit!
Flashing to factory stock from DD-WRT
1. Download stock firmware 131217 from here
2. Unzip the archive
3. (Assuming you are running on Linux/Mac) open terminal and cd to the directory where you extracted the firmware.
4. Run "dd if=ArcherC7v2_en_3_13_34_up_boot(131217).bin of=tplink.bin skip=257 bs=512" without the quotes, assuming you downloaded the linked firmware image. This should create a new file named "tplink.bin" THIS STEP IS IMPORTANT OR YOU WILL BRICK YOUR ROUTER
5. Upload the new tplink.bin to /tmp. Find a way to do it. I used a webserver and used wget to download the file into the /tmp folder. You can try using SSH since you're still on DD-WRT, but do not ask me how. Use Google for that.
6. In terminal, telnet 192.168.1.1
7. cd to /tmp
8. Run "mtd -r write tplink.bin linux" without the quotes. This process can take about 2 minutes, but may take up to 5. You'll see the command flashing between "e" and "w" As long as you see this, you're in good standing.
9. Your router will reboot when finished and you'll be at stock firmware. I would recommend doing a factory reset to be safe
I followed these exact steps on my own Archer C7 V2 and all worked with success.
Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2014 3:41 Post subject: Re: Flashing - Answer to most questions
jonrob70 wrote:
Hi all,
I decided to give dd-wrt a try on my C7 v2. I was able to successfully flash to dd-wrt and back to stock factory firmware. These are my steps:
**IF YOU ARE NEW TO THE FIRMWARE FLASHING GAME, I HIGHLY DISCOURAGE FOLLOWING THESE STEPS. PROCEED WITH CAUTION**
Flashing to DD-WRT from factory stock
1. RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP.
2. Flash the openwrt firmware like normal through the web interface. Obtain openwrt from here
3. After flashing, telnet into your router at 192.168.0.1 (some cases, it can be 192.168.1.1)
4. Install LUCI using the command "opkg update; opkg install luci" without the quotes
5. Run command "passwd root" without the quotes to set the root password.
6. Open your web browser to 192.168.0.1 (some cases, 192.168.1.1) and login using the root password you just set
7. Find firmware upgrade page (under system tab), and select factory-to-ddwrt.bin and uncheck Keep Settings
8. Flash image
9. Reboot the router after about 2 minutes (I'd wait more just to be safe!)
10. Open your browser to 192.168.1.1 and profit!
Flashing to factory stock from DD-WRT
1. Download stock firmware 131217 from here
2. Unzip the archive
3. (Assuming you are running on Linux/Mac) open terminal and cd to the directory where you extracted the firmware.
4. Run "dd if=ArcherC7v2_en_3_13_34_up_boot(131217).bin of=tplink.bin skip=257 bs=512" without the quotes, assuming you downloaded the linked firmware image. This should create a new file named "tplink.bin" THIS STEP IS IMPORTANT OR YOU WILL BRICK YOUR ROUTER
5. Upload the new tplink.bin to /tmp. Find a way to do it. I used a webserver and used wget to download the file into the /tmp folder. You can try using SSH since you're still on DD-WRT, but do not ask me how. Use Google for that.
6. In terminal, telnet 192.168.1.1
7. cd to /tmp
8. Run "mtd -r write tplink.bin linux" without the quotes. This process can take about 2 minutes, but may take up to 5. You'll see the command flashing between "e" and "w" As long as you see this, you're in good standing.
9. Your router will reboot when finished and you'll be at stock firmware. I would recommend doing a factory reset to be safe
I followed these exact steps on my own Archer C7 V2 and all worked with success.
In Windows, we can make Revert firmware use dd for windows
http://www.chrysocome.net/dd
It is also possible to use hex editor.
Cut the 131584 byte to decimal mode. Like image.
Good post. Thank you.
Last edited by ckdalsdk12 on Mon Nov 10, 2014 2:19; edited 1 time in total
In Windows, we can make Revert firmware use dd for windows
http://www.chrysocome.net/dd
It is also possible to use hex editor.
Cut the 131584 byte to decimal mode.
Good post. Thank you.
Thanks for the info! I don't have a windows PC to test that with, but I'm sure it'll be helpful to those with Windows!
Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2014 6:54 Post subject: Re: Flashing - Answer to most questions
jonrob70 wrote:
Hi all,
I decided to give dd-wrt a try on my C7 v2. I was able to successfully flash to dd-wrt and back to stock factory firmware. These are my steps:
**IF YOU ARE NEW TO THE FIRMWARE FLASHING GAME, I HIGHLY DISCOURAGE FOLLOWING THESE STEPS. PROCEED WITH CAUTION**
Flashing to DD-WRT from factory stock
1. RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP.
2. Flash the openwrt firmware like normal through the web interface. Obtain openwrt from here
3. After flashing, telnet into your router at 192.168.0.1 (some cases, it can be 192.168.1.1)
4. Install LUCI using the command "opkg update; opkg install luci" without the quotes
5. Run command "passwd root" without the quotes to set the root password.
6. Open your web browser to 192.168.0.1 (some cases, 192.168.1.1) and login using the root password you just set
7. Find firmware upgrade page (under system tab), and select factory-to-ddwrt.bin and uncheck Keep Settings
8. Flash image
9. Reboot the router after about 2 minutes (I'd wait more just to be safe!)
10. Open your browser to 192.168.1.1 and profit!
Flashing to factory stock from DD-WRT
1. Download stock firmware 131217 from here
2. Unzip the archive
3. (Assuming you are running on Linux/Mac) open terminal and cd to the directory where you extracted the firmware.
4. Run "dd if=ArcherC7v2_en_3_13_34_up_boot(131217).bin of=tplink.bin skip=257 bs=512" without the quotes, assuming you downloaded the linked firmware image. This should create a new file named "tplink.bin" THIS STEP IS IMPORTANT OR YOU WILL BRICK YOUR ROUTER
5. Upload the new tplink.bin to /tmp. Find a way to do it. I used a webserver and used wget to download the file into the /tmp folder. You can try using SSH since you're still on DD-WRT, but do not ask me how. Use Google for that.
6. In terminal, telnet 192.168.1.1
7. cd to /tmp
8. Run "mtd -r write tplink.bin linux" without the quotes. This process can take about 2 minutes, but may take up to 5. You'll see the command flashing between "e" and "w" As long as you see this, you're in good standing.
9. Your router will reboot when finished and you'll be at stock firmware. I would recommend doing a factory reset to be safe
I followed these exact steps on my own Archer C7 V2 and all worked with success.
The dd modified bin file can also be used with the TFTP bootloader method. I had to use as I'd turned my C7 v2 into a semi brick during a DD-WRT restore and all LAN ports were dead unless the router was in bootloader mode.
