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emepe DD-WRT Novice
Joined: 17 Feb 2017 Posts: 1
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2017 18:43 Post subject: Just upgraded
Hi,
Just to say thanks to VSparxx & GreyDoc, and in general to all the DD-WRT colleagues.
I've just upgraded my inestable TL-WA854RE Rev. V1 to DD-WRT using the FW attached to GreyDoc's 2n post in this thread.
Till now everything is Ok. I'm using a "Repeater Bridge" config.
Hello, just want to say thanks to Grydoc and VSparxx !
It worked like a charm (on the first try once I used the link that magically appeared after I logged
I now have a repeater on which devices can see each other from each side of the repeater, which stock firmware failed to do, and they can access internet!
Many many thanks !
For those who have the filename error, I had it when trying to use tl-wa901ndv3-webflash.bin upfront, the first firmware to download is called: factory-to-ddwrt-wa854rev1.bin
I've came back here after a long period of absence, just to reforce my thanks:
I have converted my TPLINK wa854re rev1, into dd-wrt using the guide of the first post in past 14th of August 2016.
7 months working great without a single filure !
The main router has failed several times, it was even replaced.
We had a major power failure in the network, some weeks ago.
But my wa854 (now wa901ndv3 ) has never failed.
(working as a client (ath0) and ap (ath0.1))
Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2017 20:46 Post subject: any support for TL-WA855RE?
hi -
I've been reading the threads looking for an alternative for the stock firmware for the TP-WA855RE and tried a number of bin files such as openwrt-ar71xx-generic-tl-wa850re-v1-squashfs-factory.bin and openwrt-15.05-ar71xx-generic-tl-wa850re-v1-squashfs-factory.bin but get a checksum error each time when trying to flash the unit.
these bin files were referenced for the WA850 but I was hoping the WA855 was essentially the same.
I've just seen this thread about the 854 and thought I would post to see if anyone knows anything.
I have used DD-WRT in the past on some linksys products and really like the flexibility and stability and was hoping to get my new unit operating much more reliably
Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2017 21:31 Post subject: Re: any support for TL-WA855RE?
loafy wrote:
hi -
I've been reading the threads looking for an alternative for the stock firmware for the TP-WA855RE and tried a number of bin files such as openwrt-ar71xx-generic-tl-wa850re-v1-squashfs-factory.bin and openwrt-15.05-ar71xx-generic-tl-wa850re-v1-squashfs-factory.bin but get a checksum error each time when trying to flash the unit.
these bin files were referenced for the WA850 but I was hoping the WA855 was essentially the same.
I've just seen this thread about the 854 and thought I would post to see if anyone knows anything.
I have used DD-WRT in the past on some linksys products and really like the flexibility and stability and was hoping to get my new unit operating much more reliably
I appreciate any suggestions - thanks!
Hi, I suggest starting a new thread with the appropriate information about your device as this is the fastest way to get help and a reply if it's possible or not to get dd-wrt on your device.
Cheers
Thanks for trying new builds and reporting back, I updated the first post but please everyone else be aware that the last beta build 31791 glitched 2 times on my repeater, where the connection just hung and I had to hard reboot the repeater to make it work again.
I also have a question to everyone still following this thread, should I update on the last working upgrade builds in the first post or is it better to be done just be replying to the general thread as i'm not sure there is anyone checking the first post on this matter .
Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2017 22:13 Post subject: Re: dd-wrt for tl-wa854re ver 2.0
marcop wrote:
I just tried to flash using the firmwares provided on this post, but unfortunately i had no success.
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I am open to test a firmware on the router, and try to have dd-wrt working on it.
Thanks
Your device is the second revision which has a locked down bootloader ( not sure if it's successfully flashable now as wasn't following the works on it, if any were made ) , anyway the firmwares available here are for the first revision only.
Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 20:00 Post subject: Re: welll...
solbg wrote:
ok.. so.. I flashed the firmware and updated with the tl-wa901ndv3-webflash.bin VSparxx so nicely provided and it works... well up to the point where i try set it up and then well ... I follow the instructions from the firs then the second tutorial (separately)but the moment i hit apply and i cant see the repeater ssid and have to hard reset the whole thing to see it again ... tried a couple other tutorials on youtube but nothing. I tried to apply every step of the setup to see where it all goes south and i can pin point it to when i choose bridged connection. Help please.
Hi, i don't know if it's too late for you, but i've had the same problem today. When hitting apply i couldn't see the SSID of the AP anymore and i had to hard reset everytime. After some time i realised that under Wireless Basic Settings / Wireless Physical Interface ath0 / advanced settings, the Regulatory Domain was set to United States (i'm from germany). So i set it to Germany and since then it is working like a charm (in Client mode).
I realised it so late, because first i was testing in bridge-mode (which had the 30 seconds disconnection problem) and there it was set to germany automatically all the time, no SSID disappearing, so i haven't checked that Region option when i switched to client mode later :p
Thanks for trying new builds and reporting back, I updated the first post but please everyone else be aware that the last beta build 31791 glitched 2 times on my repeater, where the connection just hung and I had to hard reboot the repeater to make it work again.
I also have a question to everyone still following this thread, should I update on the last working upgrade builds in the first post or is it better to be done just be replying to the general thread as i'm not sure there is anyone checking the first post on this matter .
I'd prefer the update notices on the first page, maybe with something eye-catching highlighting the new version - the page is a little cluttered...
Hi guys
Last year I was searching for a custom firmware for this repeater and I found it, I followed the instructions and until now I have been enjoying working DD-WRT on this machine .
I want to thank you very much, specially to VSparxx for starting this and maintaining it alive and GreyDoc for porting the first build which led us to this. This firmware is awesome and works like a charm .
If you need something to improve the porting just tell me, I have some linux skills with kernel, maybe I can help
Setup tab -> Basic Setup:
Connection Type: Static IP (Auto DHCP will work too but u have to discover your repeater's IP afterwards)
WAN IP Address: 192.168.1.(you choose but not ur modems number)
Subnet Mask: same as your internet modem
Gateway: Modem's IP (e.g. 192.168.1.1)
Static DNS 1: 8.8.8.8 (Google DNS)
Static DNS 2: 8.8.4.4 (Google DNS)
Local IP Address: 192.168.2.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.2.1 (not sure if this is what is expected here)
Local DNS: 8.8.8.8 (Google DNS)
DHCP Type: DHCP Server
DHCP Server: Enable
Unmark "Use DNSMasq for DHCP" and Use DNSMasq for DNS"
With these settings i managed to achieve 26 Mbit DL and 5Mbit UL speedtest on a 50Mbit DL and 5Mbit UL Line. Modem and repeater where next to each other. Connecting to Modem's wireless i achieve 46Mbit DL and 5Mbit UL speed.
On your modem try to set 40MHz channel width and ShortGI Enabled if available as a setting.
If you manage more bandwidth than this please inform me.