Linksys E900
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- | =Hardware Information= | + | =Hardware [https://wikidevi.com/wiki/Linksys_E900 Information]= |
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! CPU | ! CPU | ||
- | | Broadcom BCM5357 | + | | Broadcom [https://wikidevi.com/wiki/Broadcom#.28a.29bgn_3 BCM5357] |
|- | |- | ||
! CPU Speed | ! CPU Speed | ||
| 300 MHz | | 300 MHz | ||
|- | |- | ||
- | ! Flash ROM | + | ! RAM/Flash (ROM) |
- | | 8 MB | + | | 32 MB / 8 MB [1] |
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- | + | ||
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|- | |- | ||
! Radio | ! Radio | ||
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! WLAN Max Speed | ! WLAN Max Speed | ||
- | | 300 | + | | 300 Mb/s |
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! Antenna Location | ! Antenna Location | ||
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! MIMO Config | ! MIMO Config | ||
- | | 2 Transmit x 2 | + | | 2 Transmit x 2 Receive |
|- | |- | ||
- | ! Switch | + | ! Switch Ports LAN/WAN |
- | | | + | | 4 / 1 (both 10/100 Mb/s) |
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! USB Port | ! USB Port | ||
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- | = | + | =Build Information= |
+ | [1] - E900 [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=1098154#1098154 has 64 KB more than most 8MB routers]: 8060928 bytes (7872 KB). '''Do not flash larger builds!''' | ||
+ | *Never use a build older than 18946, as E900 support was added then. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''To avoid bricking, only use a trailed build (the file with the router name) for initial flash, and nv64k (or trailed) builds to upgrade!''' Some Linksys E-Series units use nv60k builds, the E900 uses nv64k builds. | ||
+ | *See: [[Firmware_FAQ#Where_do_I_download_firmware.3F|Where do I download firmware?]] for build links, and read the new build thread prior to flash. | ||
- | '''After using the trailed build file for the initial flash (yes the file with the router name in it) only use nv64k builds to upgrade with or you will brick your unit. Don't confuse this unit with some of the other Linksys E-Series units that use nv60k builds, this one uses nv64k builds! ''' | ||
- | # Read the [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=51486 '''Peacock Announcement'''] | + | = Flashing instructions for the E900 = |
+ | # Read the '''Build Information''' and [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=51486 '''Peacock Announcement''']. | ||
# Disconnect all cables and wireless clients. | # Disconnect all cables and wireless clients. | ||
- | # | + | # [http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Hard_reset_or_30/30/30 Hard reset] (or GUI reset) the router |
- | # Connect | + | # Connect via LAN cable to the PC doing the flash. |
- | # Log into | + | # Log into Linksys Web Interface "Firmware Upgrade" page (default: 192.168.1.1) |
+ | # Flash a trailed build (with 'E900' in the file name) from the broadcom_K26 folder. | ||
+ | #*''21676_NEWD-2_K2.6_mini-e900.bin'' is a known good initial flash build | ||
# Wait 5 minutes to assure flash integrity. | # Wait 5 minutes to assure flash integrity. | ||
# Power cycle by unplugging the E900 for 10 seconds. | # Power cycle by unplugging the E900 for 10 seconds. | ||
# Plug the E900 back in and wait about 2 minutes until it finishes booting. | # Plug the E900 back in and wait about 2 minutes until it finishes booting. | ||
- | # | + | # Reset again. Another power cycle may be required after this, as noted by some forum users. |
# Wait 3 minutes and log into web interface. | # Wait 3 minutes and log into web interface. | ||
- | + | After initial flash, a K26 big, mega, or K3X build can be flashed for more features (newer or same version). | |
+ | *For more info: [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=176523 "Cisco E900 - Trailing install"]. '''Only upgrade with nv64k or trailed builds.''' | ||
- | *After the initial flash - should you want to flash to a build with more features you can use a k2.6 nv64k BIG or mega build or any of the other build flavors that are of your liking for features. | ||
- | + | =LAN ports not working= | |
+ | This can affect several Linksys E-series routers. | ||
+ | #Go to ''Setup->VLANs'' | ||
+ | #Untick the boxes 1,2,3,4 in the VLAN 0 row | ||
+ | #Tick the boxes 1,2,3,4 in the VLAN 1 row | ||
+ | #Also set Assigned to Bridge LAN (in the VLAN 1 row) | ||
+ | #Apply Settings | ||
- | =Build information= | ||
- | + | =Reverting to stock firmware= | |
+ | Download the stock firmware image from the manufacturer's website or [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/download.php?id=23644 here], reset the router back to defaults using a 30-30-30 hard reset, then flash the stock image from within the dd-wrt webgui. After 5 minutes it should finish, you will then need to do another 30-30-30 reset and then access the stock webgui @ 192.168.1.1 | ||
- | To find the latest builds, you can browse the DD-WRT file server and look for the broadcom_K26 folder, in there is the appropriate for your unit. '''Be aware that these are beta test builds and should be used with caution!''' | ||
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- | ftp://ftp.dd-wrt.com/others/eko/BrainSlayer-V24-preSP2 | ||
=Useful Links= | =Useful Links= | ||
+ | Forum thread regarding the E900: http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=152924 | ||
- | + | [[Category:Linksys]] | |
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Revision as of 12:37, 11 May 2018
Contents |
Hardware Information
CPU | Broadcom BCM5357 |
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CPU Speed | 300 MHz |
RAM/Flash (ROM) | 32 MB / 8 MB [1] |
Radio | 2.4 GHz |
WLAN Support | b/g/n |
WLAN Max Speed | 300 Mb/s |
Antenna Location | Internal |
MIMO Config | 2 Transmit x 2 Receive |
Switch Ports LAN/WAN | 4 / 1 (both 10/100 Mb/s) |
USB Port | None |
Build Information
[1] - E900 has 64 KB more than most 8MB routers: 8060928 bytes (7872 KB). Do not flash larger builds!
- Never use a build older than 18946, as E900 support was added then.
To avoid bricking, only use a trailed build (the file with the router name) for initial flash, and nv64k (or trailed) builds to upgrade! Some Linksys E-Series units use nv60k builds, the E900 uses nv64k builds.
- See: Where do I download firmware? for build links, and read the new build thread prior to flash.
Flashing instructions for the E900
- Read the Build Information and Peacock Announcement.
- Disconnect all cables and wireless clients.
- Hard reset (or GUI reset) the router
- Connect via LAN cable to the PC doing the flash.
- Log into Linksys Web Interface "Firmware Upgrade" page (default: 192.168.1.1)
- Flash a trailed build (with 'E900' in the file name) from the broadcom_K26 folder.
- 21676_NEWD-2_K2.6_mini-e900.bin is a known good initial flash build
- Wait 5 minutes to assure flash integrity.
- Power cycle by unplugging the E900 for 10 seconds.
- Plug the E900 back in and wait about 2 minutes until it finishes booting.
- Reset again. Another power cycle may be required after this, as noted by some forum users.
- Wait 3 minutes and log into web interface.
After initial flash, a K26 big, mega, or K3X build can be flashed for more features (newer or same version).
- For more info: "Cisco E900 - Trailing install". Only upgrade with nv64k or trailed builds.
LAN ports not working
This can affect several Linksys E-series routers.
- Go to Setup->VLANs
- Untick the boxes 1,2,3,4 in the VLAN 0 row
- Tick the boxes 1,2,3,4 in the VLAN 1 row
- Also set Assigned to Bridge LAN (in the VLAN 1 row)
- Apply Settings
Reverting to stock firmware
Download the stock firmware image from the manufacturer's website or here, reset the router back to defaults using a 30-30-30 hard reset, then flash the stock image from within the dd-wrt webgui. After 5 minutes it should finish, you will then need to do another 30-30-30 reset and then access the stock webgui @ 192.168.1.1
Useful Links
Forum thread regarding the E900: http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=152924