the last link says that I can "simply upgrade to a new version via the web interface or TFTP" which I get, but which file do I use? I have a very good sense that it would be the "netgear-r7000-webflash.bin" from the r7000 beta folder of my choice but I'm being overly cautious and asking here...
As well in the last link above, it also says to "restore the router to defaults using the reset button before and after flash". Am I doing this via Administration->Factory Defaults screen? Not sure what is meant exactly by the "reset button". Maybe a reset button existed in older ddwrt...
thank you for reading! _________________ [ NetGear R7000 : DD-WRT v3.0-r58389 std (09/20/2024) - Local dnsmasq with caching using syslogd to send logs to remove server
eero Gatewat set up with wired and wireless eeros connected
TP-Link Archer C5 Stock Firmware - Not Being Used
TP-Link Archer A9 Stock Firmware - Not Being Used ]
Yes, the wiki is a mess of old deprecated and/or confusing information. Too many authors over a long period of time; though there are nuggets of useful information you have to filter out the noise. Also, the wiki page header is so large after clicking a link you have to manually scroll up a little to compensate.
Upgrade with webflash.bin from DD-WRT Web GUI or CLI (Telnet/SSH command line) if you already have DD-WRT installed.
When upgrading via Web GUI Administration --> Firmware Upgrade:
Make sure to keep "After flashing, reset to" dropdown option "Don't reset" selected!
Verify successful flash with the build number in the upper right. The three types of reset are:
Software reset in Administration -> Factory Defaults, CLI reset is "nvram erase && reboot" and third is a hardware reset.
R7000 user manual says hard reset is to hold the reset button 5-10 seconds while powered on.
I recommend a CLI reset after flashing as it's easy and thorough, just Telnet log in as root "nvram erase && reboot" done.
See the Broadcom build threads for R7000 user feedback, more information including downloads and how to CLI flash.
A reset is advised if problems occur that seemingly cannot be solved.
Features stop working with no one else reporting something similar? --> reset it.
In my opinion usually no reset is needed if tests on your side reveal no problem.
Upgrading the firmware "just works" nowadays
Joined: 16 Mar 2019 Posts: 350 Location: Szczecin, Poland EU
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2020 15:41 Post subject: Re: Upgrading to a Newer Version of DD-WRT
If you have that old version on your device You need permanently reset router before and after flashing. You have three ways to reset. 1) via button on case. 2) via command line - ssh command: nvram erase. 3) via router gui. After restore factory defaults you can flash new firmware image via GUI. After this operation you must restore factory settings again. In next step you can configure device for work in your network.
Yes, the wiki is a mess of old deprecated and/or confusing information. Too many authors over a long period of time; though there are nuggets of useful information you have to filter out the noise. Also, the wiki page header is so large after clicking a link you have to manually scroll up a little to compensate.
Upgrade with webflash.bin from DD-WRT Web GUI or CLI (Telnet/SSH command line) if you already have DD-WRT installed.
When upgrading via Web GUI Administration --> Firmware Upgrade:
Make sure to keep "After flashing, reset to" dropdown option "Don't reset" selected!
Verify successful flash with the build number in the upper right. The three types of reset are:
Software reset in Administration -> Factory Defaults, CLI reset is "nvram erase && reboot" and third is a hardware reset.
R7000 user manual says hard reset is to hold the reset button 5-10 seconds while powered on.
I recommend a CLI reset after flashing as it's easy and thorough, just Telnet log in as root "nvram erase && reboot" done.
See the Broadcom build threads for R7000 user feedback, more information including downloads and how to CLI flash.
Just looping back again since I'm going to go for something current age for a build...
Recommended process would be:
1. Restore current dd-wrt to defaults (Web GUI: Administration -> Factory Defaults, CLI restore/reset is "nvram erase && reboot" and third is a hardware reset)
2. Log into router ssh/telnet and follow the steps that have been posted on all the 'New Build' posts (as of Aug 2024), which are (All steps done on CLI):
'cd /tmp' then
'wget {file URL}' or 'curl -O {file URL}' where the {file URL} is from the 'Aug 2024' links for http on the 'CLI Flash' line.
'write {file} linux' then
'reboot'.
(wiki does say to restore to defaults again after flash/reboot) But I would assume this is optional in case you are having issues.
Where {file} is your 'webflash.bin' for your router. _________________ [ NetGear R7000 : DD-WRT v3.0-r58389 std (09/20/2024) - Local dnsmasq with caching using syslogd to send logs to remove server
eero Gatewat set up with wired and wireless eeros connected
TP-Link Archer C5 Stock Firmware - Not Being Used
TP-Link Archer A9 Stock Firmware - Not Being Used ]
Could also do that too.. Was just listing the recommended procedure... _________________ [ NetGear R7000 : DD-WRT v3.0-r58389 std (09/20/2024) - Local dnsmasq with caching using syslogd to send logs to remove server
eero Gatewat set up with wired and wireless eeros connected
TP-Link Archer C5 Stock Firmware - Not Being Used
TP-Link Archer A9 Stock Firmware - Not Being Used ]