Yep, confirmed that going back to build 35681 4/6/18, install success on first try, no issues. In looking through other threads for WRT1900AC/S, this date seems to be stable and happy.
ftp://ftp.dd-wrt.com/betas/2018
Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 14:06 Post subject: Something to note on WRT1900ACXXX - Thought I bricked it.
One thing I noticed (because it gave me a lot of trouble) is the version seemed to be extremely important.
I have the WRT1900ACSV2. That's what it looks like on the label on the underside of my router. Well, being a newb, I tried to install the firmware for the V2. After the first firmware upload, logging back into the Web GUI, I was still on the standard Linksys Firmware. I was slightly confused, as I thought I should be looking at the DD-WRT Firmware at that point. Nope.
I went ahead and uploaded the .bin file and.....Solid red light...Absolutely nothing worked. Couldn't access the WebGUI, nothing. Had to do a reset, and fortunately found out the original firmware was still on there.
I tried 3 times with the same results.
Turns out, I don't have a V2. I have an S.
Used the firmware for the S. Worked first time. No issues. Running perfectly.
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Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2018 10:52 Post subject: DD-WRT help
Hi All,
I am a DD-WRT newbie and have a couple of questions.
I have a Linksys WRT3200ACM router and is currently running the Linksys standard firmware. I am considering flashing with DD-WRT to enable me to link my IP VANISH account to the router.
If I do this is it possible to have say 2 wireless networks? one that routes through the VPN and one that doesn't?
With DD-WRT am I still able to manage my router remotely as I do currently using the Linksys app?
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Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2018 11:47 Post subject: Re: DD-WRT help
fabiasimon wrote:
I have a Linksys WRT3200ACM router and is currently running the Linksys standard firmware. I am considering flashing with DD-WRT to enable me to link my IP VANISH account to the router.
If I do this is it possible to have say 2 wireless networks? one that routes through the VPN and one that doesn't?
The most effective method may be to set up a VAP (Guest Network) or a VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) and use iptables (custom firewall rules).
I personally haven't needed to split my OpenVPN Client tunnel, but I have seen plenty of information on it.
With DD-WRT am I still able to manage my router remotely as I do currently using the Linksys app?
Yes. For larger devices such as an iPad I just use the default browser to navigate to the GUI at 192.168.1.1.
For smaller screens I recommend the DD-WRT App by Dappitude Limited. There is a Lite version for free you can use for testing and the paid version for $7.99 (worth it).
I also use the SSH / Telnet Client App, Shelly. There's a free version that has everything you need. (I upgraded to the paid version to support the developer) _________________ DD-WRT Installation & Setup TUTORIAL http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=311117
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Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2018 14:06 Post subject: Ubootenv command
When I run the ubootenv get boot_part command, all I get back is list as the return. I have listed all of the ubootenv variables and that is what is supposed to be returned. I am running version 36330 and wondering if there is something else I should be using for the command. Thanks in advance.
When I run the ubootenv get boot_part command, all I get back is list as the return. I have listed all of the ubootenv variables and that is what is supposed to be returned. I am running version 36330 and wondering if there is something else I should be using for the command. Thanks in advance.
When you run the ubootenv get boot_part, you get a list like this?
If I use the ubootenv command to set the boot back to stock Linksys, can I use that command while on the stock firmware to get back to DD-WRT. I don't recall stock Linksys coming with SSH baked in or a command option using the GUI like DD-WRT. What's the easiest way to do this on the stock firmware?
If I use the ubootenv command to set the boot back to stock Linksys, can I use that command while on the stock firmware to get back to DD-WRT. I don't recall stock Linksys coming with SSH baked in or a command option using the GUI like DD-WRT. What's the easiest way to do this on the stock firmware?
Once on stock firmware, if you want to switch back to dd-wrt, just go the the setting that says to revert to previous firmware. I’m paraphrasing. It’s on the trouble shooting page, I believe. _________________ I am far from a guru, I'm barely a novice.
If I use the ubootenv command to set the boot back to stock Linksys, can I use that command while on the stock firmware to get back to DD-WRT. I don't recall stock Linksys coming with SSH baked in or a command option using the GUI like DD-WRT. What's the easiest way to do this on the stock firmware?
Once on stock firmware, if you want to switch back to dd-wrt, just go the the setting that says to revert to previous firmware. I’m paraphrasing. It’s on the trouble shooting page, I believe.
Wow, that seems quite easy. Thanks for the information. So I guess this method is why the WRT3200ACM and others have 2 boot partitions. One last question, this won't blow out my DD-WRT configuration will it? I hoping that if I switch between the two that both configuration setups will remain intact. Thanks again.
Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2018 11:45 Post subject: Booting issues installing after successful flash
Hi, my experience is that I had the same issues reported with WRT1900AC with the latest betas trying to do a first-time install of dd-wrt from inside the Linksys OEM firmware on a WRT1200AC router.
After flashing the latest "DD-WRT Factory image" (36698) firmware on the WRT1200AC, the router fails to boot 3 times, and goes back to the OEM firmware.
The solution was to download and install the 04-06-2018-r35681 beta "DD-WRT Factory image", (which installs and boots successfully from the latest OEM firmware), then install the latest "DD-WRT Webupgrade" (36698) from inside dd-wrt.
Now I am running DD-WRT v3.0-r36698 std ( 08/22/18 ) on the WRT1200AC without issues.
Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2018 7:23 Post subject: Re: Booting issues installing after successful flash
XERXES 8933A/A wrote:
Hi, my experience is that I had the same issues reported with WRT1900AC with the latest betas trying to do a first-time install of dd-wrt from inside the Linksys OEM firmware on a WRT1200AC router.
After flashing the latest "DD-WRT Factory image" (36698) firmware on the WRT1200AC, the router fails to boot 3 times, and goes back to the OEM firmware.
The solution was to download and install the 04-06-2018-r35681 beta "DD-WRT Factory image", (which installs and boots successfully from the latest OEM firmware), then install the latest "DD-WRT Webupgrade" (36698) from inside dd-wrt.
Now I am running DD-WRT v3.0-r36698 std ( 08/22/18 ) on the WRT1200AC without issues.
Can confirm. Have WRT1200AC V1 and I had the same 3 failed reboots after firmware install (v Beta 36698). Can confirm that firmware 04-06-2018-r35681 works!
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Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2018 8:11 Post subject:
I have also seen reports of issues with generating backups. The file produced by the GUI backup is missing the .bin file extension.
I think it affects only certain, older browsers. _________________ DD-WRT Installation & Setup TUTORIAL http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=311117
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Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2023 11:46 Post subject:
UPDATES:
In an effort to organize and clean-up the amount of stickies at the top of the forum, the following topics have been retired back to the forum or moved elsewhere, while adding edits to OP regarding clearing nvram and noting the first two topics:
