[workingdog]

I am not sure how to proceed upgrading my firmware for this device. I've read the Install, and read the posting that seem to be related, but cannot seem to get a firmware file that will install.

The specific problem is that the router expects a .IMG file. The file that the compatibility list specifies is dd-wrt.v24_mini_generic.bin. The web interface will not accept this file because it is not a .IMG.

Any suggestions or better instructions?

-Thanks

[workingdog]

This model is listed on the supported devices list. I even found messages when I searched the forums regarding this model. But for some reason I seem to be the only one that doesn't know how to shoehorn a .bin where a .img belongs...

Anybody want to venture a guess? At this point I will try anything!

[barryware]

Without risking a brick, can't you just rename the file extension from bin to img?

I've done that with success but not on a netgear device.

[workingdog]

Tried that, it still fails with a 'wrong file type' error..

[barryware]

check the wiki. http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Supported_Devices#Netgear

For your V1, it says something about a modified chk file. You possibly have to flash an older version of a dd-wrt chk file, then that new firmware will accept a new bin file through the gui.

[workingdog]

I saw the reference to the .chk file but could not find one. Good idea to look a little closer though. Let me try again to find it...

[barryware]

I looked also. I can find several chk files but I can not find the one referred to in the wiki.

"v24 Beta (02/22/07) - build 5966"

I'm sur it is there in the download section somewhere.

I believe you need to flash that first, then you can use the gui to flash a later build.

Good luck..

[workingdog]

Well, found a .chk file. But I am not convinced that it is not for the version 2 of the router. The file name is dd-wrt.v24_std-wnr834bv2_07271643.chk. I found it in the correct directory http://www.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/downloads/v24-sp1/Consumer/Netgear/WNR834B .

Besides it will not upload through the web interface either. I am a little nervous to try it using the tftp program. Maybe after a couple drinks tonight I will try it.

[barryware]

Your original post stated that it was a V1.

Unless you can live without the router in the event of a brick, I would wait till someone with experience on your unit chimes in.

[workingdog]

Yes it is a V1. The file I found was in the V1 directory. But you're right I should wait. I do on the other hand have a backup that is already flashed and working (Linksys wrt150n). It was much easier to flash!

[barryware]

Don't be scared...

[Vamp]

[zaneshew]

Mine router is V1. I'am using a DD-WRT v24-sp2 (01/19/09) std and other older version before this without a problem. 1st you have to flash it with Talisman basic,after that - http://www.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/downloads/others/eko/V24_TNG -- NEWD_mini.bin , and after that : dd-wrt.v24-11482_NEWD_std.bin . It's working fine for me And don't forget 30/30/30

[barryware]

I'm glad that users with experience on this unit chimed in.

[workingdog]

Sweet! Thanks for the replies - Once I get back from my run in about an hour, I will give this a shot...