You have to enable it. On one of the latest builds, I noticed it was disabled in administration. _________________ I am far from a guru, I'm barely a novice.
Latest builds (36410) for Linksys WRT1900 ACS and AC V2 (FCCID:Q87-WRT1900ACV2) fail to properly boot on initial wrt install (factory-to-ddwrt.bin). The router attempts to startup/boot, fails 3(?) times and then switches automatically back to OEM firmware. I didn't try prior builds as builds as far back I can see (36427, 36330) all have booting issues.
I, of course, tried to force partition switch which confirmed that router is trying but failing, then thankfully fail-safes back to OEM vs. bricking.
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Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 17:41 Post subject:
Try upgrading to DD-WRT from an older version of stock Linksys firmware. If you don't have an older version saved, you can ask the Forum or get one here:
https://wiki.openwrt.org/toh/linksys/wrt_ac_series Firmware Images - Linksys OEM Builds
It goes without saying, but be sure to download the correct OEM build for your router and hardware version. _________________ DD-WRT Installation & Setup TUTORIAL http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=311117
FIRMWARE:OpenWrt SNAPSHOT r8217-2cc821e / LuCI Master (git-18.276.41146-280dd33) MODEM:ARRIS SURFBoard SB8200 ROUTER:Linksys WRT32X USB NAS:Western Digital BLACK 1 TB Hardrive + Startech USB 3.0 External SATA III Enclosure
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
FIRMWARE:OpenWrt SNAPSHOT r8217-2cc821e / LuCI Master (git-18.276.41146-280dd33) MODEM:ARRIS SURFBoard SB8200 ROUTER:Linksys WRT32X USB NAS:Western Digital BLACK 1 TB Hardrive + Startech USB 3.0 External SATA III Enclosure
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.