I just got this router but it's a version 2. I can't find firmware on the Linksys website for version 2 (just in case I need to restore the factory firmware). I'm not sure if I downloaded the right dd-wrt firmware. I downloaded ddwrt-linksys-wrt1900acv2-webflash-r29968.bin and factory-to-ddwrt-r29968.img. The filename does not show acsv2 - instead it shows acv2. I don't see a firmware directory for WRT1900ACSv2 - only wrt1900acv2 and wrt1900acs (which i believe is for version 1). So, do I need to wait for new firmware to be developed for WRT1900ACSv2?
BTW, I always append the revision number to the firmware filenames if it hasn't been done already.
Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 16:59 Post subject: Need help getting DD-WRT on my WRT1900ACS-v2
Maybe that's my problem. I have a V2 and loaded the .img file onto it but cannot boot DD-WRT. Of course, Linksys just says contact DD-WRT support. Has anyone found the correct DD-WRT firmware to be flashed onto the WRT1900ACS -v2 router??
Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 19:16 Post subject: Re: Need help getting DD-WRT on my WRT1900ACS-v2
Ron34238 wrote:
Maybe that's my problem. I have a V2 and loaded the .img file onto it but cannot boot DD-WRT. Of course, Linksys just says contact DD-WRT support. Has anyone found the correct DD-WRT firmware to be flashed onto the WRT1900ACS -v2 router??
Thanks in advance.
In one of the other threads, I believe it was mentioned that BrainSlayer's build uses the latest wireless driver which would make it compatible with the v2. I've downloaded it but have not yet loaded it up.
I know on the OpenWRT side of things, kaloz has a working OpenWrt build and davidc502 has a working LEDE build. I've tested both of those on my v2 and they work like a dream. I'm currently sticking with davidc502's LEDE build.
Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 19:35 Post subject: Re: Need help getting DD-WRT on my WRT1900ACS-v2
BigCalhoun wrote:
Ron34238 wrote:
Maybe that's my problem. I have a V2 and loaded the .img file onto it but cannot boot DD-WRT. Of course, Linksys just says contact DD-WRT support. Has anyone found the correct DD-WRT firmware to be flashed onto the WRT1900ACS -v2 router??
Thanks in advance.
In one of the other threads, I believe it was mentioned that BrainSlayer's build uses the latest wireless driver which would make it compatible with the v2. I've downloaded it but have not yet loaded it up.
I know on the OpenWRT side of things, kaloz has a working OpenWrt build and davidc502 has a working LEDE build. I've tested both of those on my v2 and they work like a dream. I'm currently sticking with davidc502's LEDE build.
Glad to hear it works like a dream. My ultimate goal is to put in on my new flashed router so that I can hide the ip of the attached devices. I'll give a search of the forums for what you're referring to. Again, thanks!!
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2016 10:43 Post subject: Re: Need help getting DD-WRT on my WRT1900ACS-v2
Ron34238 wrote:
BigCalhoun wrote:
Ron34238 wrote:
Maybe that's my problem. I have a V2 and loaded the .img file onto it but cannot boot DD-WRT. Of course, Linksys just says contact DD-WRT support. Has anyone found the correct DD-WRT firmware to be flashed onto the WRT1900ACS -v2 router??
Thanks in advance.
In one of the other threads, I believe it was mentioned that BrainSlayer's build uses the latest wireless driver which would make it compatible with the v2. I've downloaded it but have not yet loaded it up.
I know on the OpenWRT side of things, kaloz has a working OpenWrt build and davidc502 has a working LEDE build. I've tested both of those on my v2 and they work like a dream. I'm currently sticking with davidc502's LEDE build.
Glad to hear it works like a dream. My ultimate goal is to put in on my new flashed router so that I can hide the ip of the attached devices. I'll give a search of the forums for what you're referring to. Again, thanks!!
BigCalhoun--
Just to be clear, this is what you're currently using?
myersw wrote:
cybrnook wrote:
Bill,
Just want to let you know I also was running 5.0 in pure mixed on VHT80. As a test to help you, I switched to AC/N mixed, VHT80, 149 upper. My main 5.0 ac clients can still see and connect to the 5.0 band. Just wanted to let you know.
However, I will say something strange has been happening on the 5.0 availability. I was on Kongs 30015 and had the issue you describe, though not on my first ACS. But on a new ACS, flashed with the same build, I could not see 5.0. So I flashed the BS build, and it worked out of the box, and still is. Also IPV6 has been solid for me.
Thanks for the info. I have reinstalled the LEDE version mentioned in one of the above posts. Davidc502 is providing some really solid LEDE builds. First thing of note when I reinstall was a feeling of browsing being a little faster. Something that is hard to describe, as it is just a feeling. The 5GHz wireless is solid for me with the LEDE build as well.
Probably should let this go at that as this is a DD-WRT forum not LEDE so this is somewhat off topic.
Am guessing from looking at Kong's builds he has found a new shiny router to play with and seems to have lost interest in the wrt1900ac/s series of routers. His latest build is 2 wireless versions behind.
Update:
Not trying to make someone pick one over the other or wanting to argue which is better, just providing what I see.
Ran iperf3 on both builds. LEDE won. Not a huge margin, but LEDE is still faster for me.
... arrived today.. sure enough... ACS V2.