Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2021 15:24 Post subject: Linksys WRT1900AC version # [SOLVED]
Hello there:
I am starting a new thread on this router as the original thread was locked & it suggested to begin a new one.
I have just acquired this router & want to upload the DD-WRT firmware onto it but what I find as the developed firmware doesn't seem to match what the router will allow to be loaded onto it.
There are revisions in the database (v1 , v2) for the firmware versions but I can't find (what I assume is) the original version firmware.
The router has no revision stamped into the sticker on the base of it. I also do not see any reference to the chipset inside the router.
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Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2021 15:33 Post subject:
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The hardware version is located beside or beneath the model number and is labeled version, ver. or V. If there is no version number beside the model number on your Linksys product, the device is version 1. If you still have trouble finding your version number, see the complete article to learn more.
I am sure this information is somewhere else in this forum. Please do refer to the forum rules and guidelines, specifically related to searching before posting. It would've also helped if you linked the thread you are referring to. _________________ "Life is but a fleeting moment, a vapor that vanishes quickly; All is vanity"
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The hardware version is located beside or beneath the model number and is labeled version, ver. or V. If there is no version number beside the model number on your Linksys product, the device is version 1. If you still have trouble finding your version number, see the complete article to learn more.
I am sure this information is somewhere else in this forum. Please do refer to the forum rules and guidelines, specifically related to searching before posting. It would've also helped if you linked the thread you are referring to.
Thx for that,
I have tried to upload the applicable file (in this case v1) but the router rejects the firmware version.
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Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2021 15:56 Post subject:
Ok, so which stock firmware version is currently loaded, and which version of DD-WRT are you trying to flash? What is the exact message being displayed? It could be a file size issue. Screenshots might be helpful, but please do not post images wider than 768 pixels unless you link them to an image hosting site. _________________ "Life is but a fleeting moment, a vapor that vanishes quickly; All is vanity"
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I've also referenced this 2nd thread on the router, the very last entry suggests that one has to upload the current Linksys firmware version (which has been done) onto the router before attempting to upload the DD WRT file.
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Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2021 16:27 Post subject:
Actually, the newest Linksys version is Version 1.1.10.187766, dated 4/12/2018, but it will prevent you from flashing DD-WRT, most likely, so do NOT flash that file. Now, that being said:
blkt wrote:
Disconnect the WAN, disable any security software or firewall, disable your wireless client adapter to make sure the flash goes over the Ethernet cable connected to LAN and finally try a different browser. Waterfox Classic, Pale Moon, Portable Legacy 45 or 52
Oh, and make sure you are flashing with factory-to-ddwrt.bin =).
If you are having problems with the initial flash being too large, go back to first build of 2019 or 2018.
The current "failsafe" stable build for Marvell is 44048, but feel free to flash something newer to test it. Research the build release threads in this forum for reference.
Actually, the newest Linksys version is Version 1.1.10.187766, dated 4/12/2018, but it will prevent you from flashing DD-WRT, most likely, so do NOT flash that file. Now, that being said:
blkt wrote:
Disconnect the WAN, disable any security software or firewall, disable your wireless client adapter to make sure the flash goes over the Ethernet cable connected to LAN and finally try a different browser. Waterfox Classic, Pale Moon, Portable Legacy 45 or 52
Oh, and make sure you are flashing with factory-to-ddwrt.bin =).
If you are having problems with the initial flash being too large, go back to first build of 2019 or 2018.
The current "failsafe" stable build for Marvell is 44048, but feel free to flash something newer to test it. Research the build release threads in this forum for reference.
thx very much for the assistance, the new beta factory to wrt firmware installed & I'm back online again. I've used DDWRT in the past on older routers & the firmware has always been more user friendly & more flexible.
I did dl the new beta (2020) bin file & I'll get that installed as well.