Is that the file I want? Where would I find this newer firmware and more importantly, directions on flashing and optimizing the setup of it?
what do I have to do now??
I am sure that you will agree with me that reading the Wiki gets one more confused. Each paragraph points to a different location and one contradicts each other...
Is there any simple table that shows which base version and which upgrade version relates to a specific router? In my specific case other than reading any possible article in the Wiki and reading the forums, I still don't understand which version I should be upgrading the E3200 to after flashing the base trail version.
The wiki for the E3200 is really short and provides all info needed.
There is no contradiction. (trailed > nv60k)
Link to the dd-wrt file server is provided where all the builds can be found.
The version you wan't/need depends on your setup.
There is no and shouldn't be an optimizing guide in a device wiki.
Every situation is different.
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Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2013 11:55 Post subject:
golmert wrote:
Thank you Basmaf.
I am sure that you will agree with me that reading the Wiki gets one more confused. Each paragraph points to a different location and one contradicts each other...
The Wiki documentation is cumbersome and confusing. Just as an example in the "Install" first paragraph it is recommended to use the router database. In that same document, few lines ahead it is recommended to read the Peacock thread that states , quote" DON'T USE THE ROUTER DATABASE!".
Confusing isn't it not?
In any way I am not here to judge the tremendous work that was done on this Wiki, all I need is to get answers which from the blend of all the poured information it is almost impossible.
In my specific case all I need to know is which upgrade version I need to install after flashing the trail firmware (which at least in some parts of the Wiki the 06-14-11-r17201 is the recommended one, although I understand that there are newer ones mentioned in different places of theses forums)
Joined: 06 Feb 2010 Posts: 7401 Location: Little Rock
Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2013 12:57 Post subject:
golmert wrote:
The Wiki documentation is cumbersome and confusing. Just as an example in the "Install" first paragraph it is recommended to use the router database. In that same document, few lines ahead it is recommended to read the Peacock thread that states , quote" DON'T USE THE ROUTER DATABASE!".
Confusing isn't it not?
In any way I am not here to judge the tremendous work that was done on this Wiki, all I need is to get answers which from the blend of all the poured information it is almost impossible.
In my specific case all I need to know is which upgrade version I need to install after flashing the trail firmware (which at least in some parts of the Wiki the 06-14-11-r17201 is the recommended one, although I understand that there are newer ones mentioned in different places of theses forums)
Thanks!
I don't see one line reference in the wiki install section to use the database, the first step in the install says read the peacock, and nothing else after that says use the database. So no, not confusing and certainly not cumbersome. I was wanting to know as to make an edit to make it not confusing, but i see thats not the problem here..
This appears to be more of an error on your part of simply understanding info, thats not something anyone but yourself can help you with.. and all of what you need to know is already answered in there, read it SLOWLY and understand it, and especially that wiki, you can't get much more bare bones than that without simply having nothing in it at all.. _________________ Wireless N Config | Linking Routers | DD-WRT Wiki | DD-WRT Builds | Peacock - Broadcom FAQ
don't be to hard on golmert, I can understand him, it is hard to get all the really important stuff and don't get confused sometimes... had my probs in the beginning as well
@golmert: use the router database to see which build is to use for the initial flash. after that it's up to you which version to choose. Basmaf already provided a link to compare all different versions.
If you are not experienced with unexpected problems or even bricking your device, you should use the recommended build provided in the database.
You'll need a broadcom_K26 build, but be sure to flash the right one
Cheers iro _________________ E4200 running DD-WRT v24-sp2 vpnkong r20780M enhanced with OTRW Take2
Fritzbox 7170 as Gateway and for VOIP with Freetz 1.2 Stable
don't be to hard on golmert, I can understand him, it is hard to get all the really important stuff and don't get confused sometimes... had my probs in the beginning as well
@golmert: use the router database to see which build is to use for the initial flash. after that it's up to you which version to choose. Basmaf already provided a link to compare all different versions.
If you are not experienced with unexpected problems or even bricking your device, you should use the recommended build provided in the database.
You'll need a broadcom_K26 build, but be sure to flash the right one
Cheers iro
Now you may be confusing him. The stickies and the announcements at the top of this forum say not to trust the router database. You just told him to use the router database.
I tend to trust buddee, basmaf and murkff. They help a lot of people on here and now what they are talking about.
The wiki for the e3200 explains it all.
as far as I know, the firmware provided in the router database always works. it's the first stop to look if your router is supported and in most of the cases, it also tells you what initial build to flash. none of the mentioned threads does this
The Peacock Thread is a FAQ HOW to flash a firmware correctly and should of cause be read as well.
Cheers iro _________________ E4200 running DD-WRT v24-sp2 vpnkong r20780M enhanced with OTRW Take2
Fritzbox 7170 as Gateway and for VOIP with Freetz 1.2 Stable
Also there is an instance where a firmware recommended in the router database for initial flash is causing routers to brick. It might have been removed now at the request of the moderators.
Edit fir spelling.
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You're right, in this case the link to the wiki page and the install instructions are missing on the router db... haven't seen this before, all routers I worked with (e.g. E2000,E3000,E4200..) have a link provided
but now golmert should have enough infos to work with
Cheers iro _________________ E4200 running DD-WRT v24-sp2 vpnkong r20780M enhanced with OTRW Take2
Fritzbox 7170 as Gateway and for VOIP with Freetz 1.2 Stable
Joined: 06 Feb 2010 Posts: 7401 Location: Little Rock
Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2013 0:26 Post subject:
irosaurus wrote:
guys,
don't be to hard on golmert, I can understand him, it is hard to get all the really important stuff and don't get confused sometimes... had my probs in the beginning as well
Not trying to be hard on anyone, but being that i was the primary one that wrote most of the E-Series wikis, and then having someone say something is in there that i never remember putting in there, and especially confusing and cumbersome? Kinda makes you have to question whats going on here.. but as i said, i see whats going on and it had nothing to do with the info in the wiki... _________________ Wireless N Config | Linking Routers | DD-WRT Wiki | DD-WRT Builds | Peacock - Broadcom FAQ
Not trying to be hard on anyone, but being that i was the primary one that wrote most of the E-Series wikis, and then having someone say something is in there that i never remember putting in there, and especially confusing and cumbersome? Kinda makes you have to question whats going on here.. but as i said, i see whats going on and it had nothing to do with the info in the wiki...
The info in the wiki provided is perfectly fine, you did a great job I guess he rather meant that it's cumbersome to orient oneself in the beginning with all the info provided at different locations, e.g. forum, wiki, router db. and that can be really frustrating if you don't know where to start properly...
Cheers iro _________________ E4200 running DD-WRT v24-sp2 vpnkong r20780M enhanced with OTRW Take2
Fritzbox 7170 as Gateway and for VOIP with Freetz 1.2 Stable
