Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2013 0:19 Post subject: How to install dd-wrt on TL-WDR3600?
Hey all,
I apologize for a noob question, but what is the best way to install dd-wrt on a WDR3600? I've searched the site and can't seem to find a guide or anything.
2. Make sure you are connected to the router with an ethernet cable. Then upgrade your firmware through the stock firmware web interface, the process will take a few minutes. Do not interrupt the upgrade process and wait at least 2 minutes after 100% is reached.
3. Hold the reset button under the router for 30 seconds and do not release it, while still holding the reset button unplug the router and leave it unplugged for 30 more seconds. Still holding the reset button, plug the router back in and wait yet another 30 seconds. Unplug the router again and release the reset button, plug it back in and wait at least 2 minutes, this is critical as the router is building NVRAM settings.
4. Do 3 again, just in case.
5. Power cycle the router: Unplug it for 30 seconds and plug it back in.
6. Installation is now complete. Setup your router, making sure to use the correct antenna gain, max TX power, and antenna chains (TX/RX). Don't follow the (sometimes) asinine settings some bozo on the Internet posts; use the settings that your hardware manufacturer uses.
Setup your router, making sure to use the correct antenna gain, max TX power, and antenna chains (TX/RX). Don't follow the (sometimes) asinine settings some bozo on the Internet posts; use the settings that your hardware manufacturer uses.
2. Make sure you are connected to the router with an ethernet cable. Then upgrade your firmware through the stock firmware web interface, the process will take a few minutes. Do not interrupt the upgrade process and wait at least 2 minutes after 100% is reached.
3. Hold the reset button under the router for 30 seconds and do not release it, while still holding the reset button unplug the router and leave it unplugged for 30 more seconds. Still holding the reset button, plug the router back in and wait yet another 30 seconds. Unplug the router again and release the reset button, plug it back in and wait at least 2 minutes, this is critical as the router is building NVRAM settings.
4. Do 3 again, just in case.
5. Power cycle the router: Unplug it for 30 seconds and plug it back in.
6. Installation is now complete. Setup your router, making sure to use the correct antenna gain, max TX power, and antenna chains (TX/RX). Don't follow the (sometimes) asinine settings some bozo on the Internet posts; use the settings that your hardware manufacturer uses.
I was on Gargoyle and was able to successfully install DD-WRT using factory-to-ddwrt.bin
I skipped step #4 but so far everything is working great. I installed factory-to-ddwrt and then upgraded to the latest version (via other downloads). I just want to say thank you for writing out the above instructions. I know it's easy for people who have already done this but the regular instructions make this seem like one wrong wire and it's KABOOM!
Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2014 9:27 Post subject: Tried but get error message
Thank you! This instruction was just what I needed to flash my brand-new TP-Link WDR3600v1, but although I followed carefully, it was unsuccessful as the "Error message 18005" informed that I should check the 'filename'. I used 'factory-to-ddwrt.bin'. What am I doing wrong! I see the second download file called 'tl-wdr3600-webflash.bin'. Should I use/try that? I am hoping someone will see this and help me, please!
2. Make sure you are connected to the router with an ethernet cable. Then upgrade your firmware through the stock firmware web interface, the process will take a few minutes. Do not interrupt the upgrade process and wait at least 2 minutes after 100% is reached.
3. Hold the reset button under the router for 30 seconds and do not release it, while still holding the reset button unplug the router and leave it unplugged for 30 more seconds. Still holding the reset button, plug the router back in and wait yet another 30 seconds. Unplug the router again and release the reset button, plug it back in and wait at least 2 minutes, this is critical as the router is building NVRAM settings.
4. Do 3 again, just in case.
5. Power cycle the router: Unplug it for 30 seconds and plug it back in.
6. Installation is now complete. Setup your router, making sure to use the correct antenna gain, max TX power, and antenna chains (TX/RX). Don't follow the (sometimes) asinine settings some bozo on the Internet posts; use the settings that your hardware manufacturer uses.
Hi, thanks for the explanation, this really helped me.
I'm still having some issues getting a good Wireless speed and stability.
Do you know where i can find the settings for step 6.
Hi, thanks for the explanation, this really helped me.
I'm still having some issues getting a good Wireless speed and stability.
Do you know where i can find the settings for step 6.
Thanks,
Joao
Hi Johnnynl,
Do you found this information? I'm about to flash my own TL-WDR3600 (I have not even taken out of the box yet! hehe)
I'll appreciate a lot any help
A bit late, sorry... Did not get an email on this post.
Check this topic for the correct settings:http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=891646#891646
yes everything worked well dd-wrt installed perfectly!
but i have issue with setting up 3g wan..maybe there is no issue at all but it lacks a noob guide or something. i have tplink ma260 wich is listed as supported 3g modem by dd wrt but i just cant get it to work ISP data is ok it works when used on my laptop no problem. is there any step by step guide available somewhere? ty
2. Make sure you are connected to the router with an ethernet cable. Then upgrade your firmware through the stock firmware web interface, the process will take a few minutes. Do not interrupt the upgrade process and wait at least 2 minutes after 100% is reached.
3. Hold the reset button under the router for 30 seconds and do not release it, while still holding the reset button unplug the router and leave it unplugged for 30 more seconds. Still holding the reset button, plug the router back in and wait yet another 30 seconds. Unplug the router again and release the reset button, plug it back in and wait at least 2 minutes, this is critical as the router is building NVRAM settings.
4. Do 3 again, just in case.
5. Power cycle the router: Unplug it for 30 seconds and plug it back in.
6. Installation is now complete. Setup your router, making sure to use the correct antenna gain, max TX power, and antenna chains (TX/RX). Don't follow the (sometimes) asinine settings some bozo on the Internet posts; use the settings that your hardware manufacturer uses.
I tried to flash my router EXACTLY like this and it failed. Now the router is only flashing all of its lights every few seconds and I cannot connect to it. I did the 30/30/30 thing a few times and nothing. Only thing that seems to do something is the reset button: after pressing reset, leds stop flashing and my PC tries to connect, but fails it.
My router is TL-WDR3600 version 1.5. The reset button is on the backplane in this router, not on the bottom.
Did I still do something wrong and is there a way to fix this?
yes everything worked well dd-wrt installed perfectly!
but i have issue with setting up 3g wan..maybe there is no issue at all but it lacks a noob guide or something. i have tplink ma260 wich is listed as supported 3g modem by dd wrt but i just cant get it to work ISP data is ok it works when used on my laptop no problem. is there any step by step guide available somewhere? ty
FYI: The DIR-632 (even with DD-WRT) is having weird issues of dropping the wifi (just like many people have reported with and without DD-WRT firmware) so I wouldn't suggest buying it in your quest to get your setup working.
yes everything worked well dd-wrt installed perfectly!
but i have issue with setting up 3g wan..maybe there is no issue at all but it lacks a noob guide or something. i have tplink ma260 wich is listed as supported 3g modem by dd wrt but i just cant get it to work ISP data is ok it works when used on my laptop no problem. is there any step by step guide available somewhere? ty