Linksys WRT54G v3.0

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-== How To Flash ==+== Initial Flash ==
-<font color=red><big>'''NOTE:'''</big></font> '''During configuration or flashing a device, the only that should be hooked to the device is the computer and power.'''<br>+<font color=red><big>'''NOTE:'''</big></font> '''During device flash, it is recommended to connect the router to the computer only, via ethernet, and to clear the internet browser cache. Alternatively, pressing Ctrl-F5 will force a cache-bypass refresh of the current page.'''<br>
-Just basically followed the instructions for v1.0. some slight differences: did not use IE. I used Firefox on linux (x86 ubuntu) without a hitch, and followed these steps:+* Carefully read the [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=51486 Peacock announcement] in the Broadcom forum
 +* Download the [ftp://ftp.dd-wrt.com/betas/2010/08-12-10-r14929/broadcom/dd-wrt.v24_mini_wrt54g.bin trailed 14929 mini build] ([https://download1.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/downloads/betas/2010/08-12-10-r14929/broadcom/dd-wrt.v24_mini_wrt54g.bin https])
 +# Restore factory defaults in the Linksys firmware.
 +# Go to the tab Administration > Firmware Upgrade and select the downloaded trailed 14929 mini build
 +# '''Wait for five minutes'''
 +# Login to the DD-WRT GUI at [http://192.168.1.1 192.168.1.1]
 +# Do a Factory Defaults (GUI) or [http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Hard_reset_or_30/30/30 hard] reset
 +# Wait until you can again login at 192.168.1.1
 +* If problems are encountered, upgrade to latest firmware for WRT54Gv3 and retry
 + 
 +==Updating DD-WRT Firmware==
 +* Refer to the Peacock announcement for recommended builds. Do not use the Router Database.
 +* For newer builds, refer to "New Build" threads, or those specific to this model.
 +* This can run any broadcom folder build except mega. '''Do not use k26 nor k3x.'''
 +# It is recommended to reset prior to flashing. Administration > Factory Defaults
 +# Go to the DD-WRT Administration -> Firmware Upgrade page and select the downloaded firmware
 +# Wait six minutes to flash
 +# Reset after flashing.
 +# Access the dd-wrt GUI at 192.168.1.1, set a username and password
 +* Do not restore settings from a backup unless from the '''exact same build file'''
 +* Newer is not always better, and always reference the forum for New Build threads.
 +* Builds are located: [ftp://ftp.dd-wrt.com/betas/ ftp] or [https://download1.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/downloads/betas/ https]
 + 
 +NOTE: build 22118 std [https://download1.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/downloads/betas/2013/07-24-2013-r22118/broadcom/dd-wrt.v24_std_generic.bin] is the last std build that will run on this router. All later std builds until the builds released in late 2017 will not fit in the flash partition and those builds do not have a compatible radio driver, see [http://svn.dd-wrt.com/ticket/6106]
-# Restore factory defaults with the original Linksys firmware. 
-# Upgrade to Linksys latest firmware for my router (as stated above, read fine print to get right firmware) 
-# Then upgrade to dd-wrt.v24-12548_VINT_mini.bin I also got to the ''Continue'' page, but never got the DD-WRT GUI. 
-# Hold the reset button for 30 seconds (not power cycle) 
-# got to dd-wrt nice and easy. 
-# Upgraded to dd-wrt.v23_wrt54g.bin. note that i used the wrt54g-specific binary. 
-# And everything worked after this. 
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Current revision

[edit] Initial Flash

NOTE: During device flash, it is recommended to connect the router to the computer only, via ethernet, and to clear the internet browser cache. Alternatively, pressing Ctrl-F5 will force a cache-bypass refresh of the current page.

  1. Restore factory defaults in the Linksys firmware.
  2. Go to the tab Administration > Firmware Upgrade and select the downloaded trailed 14929 mini build
  3. Wait for five minutes
  4. Login to the DD-WRT GUI at 192.168.1.1
  5. Do a Factory Defaults (GUI) or hard reset
  6. Wait until you can again login at 192.168.1.1
  • If problems are encountered, upgrade to latest firmware for WRT54Gv3 and retry

[edit] Updating DD-WRT Firmware

  • Refer to the Peacock announcement for recommended builds. Do not use the Router Database.
  • For newer builds, refer to "New Build" threads, or those specific to this model.
  • This can run any broadcom folder build except mega. Do not use k26 nor k3x.
  1. It is recommended to reset prior to flashing. Administration > Factory Defaults
  2. Go to the DD-WRT Administration -> Firmware Upgrade page and select the downloaded firmware
  3. Wait six minutes to flash
  4. Reset after flashing.
  5. Access the dd-wrt GUI at 192.168.1.1, set a username and password
  • Do not restore settings from a backup unless from the exact same build file
  • Newer is not always better, and always reference the forum for New Build threads.
  • Builds are located: ftp or https

NOTE: build 22118 std [1] is the last std build that will run on this router. All later std builds until the builds released in late 2017 will not fit in the flash partition and those builds do not have a compatible radio driver, see [2]