Linksys WRT54GS v1.1

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[edit] How to Flash

WARNING - A HARD RESET CAN BRICK THIS ROUTER. SEE THE PEACOCK ANNOUNCEMENT AND THE THREAD LINKED IN NOTE 1. Details are here.

Initial flash: download mini_generic.bin

  1. Perform a Hard_reset_or_30/30/30 reset
  2. Upload dd-wrt through the firmware update page
  3. WAIT at least five minutes before continuing!
  4. Hard_reset_or_30/30/30 again
  5. When the DD-WRT GUI is available (http://192.168.1.1), set a password and configure.
  6. Power cycle if any issue is encountered.

For DD-WRT upgrades, use the GUI (still with mini_generic.bin).

[edit] Recovery

TFTP:

  1. Set static IP on the computer e.g. 192.168.1.10
  2. Use a wired LAN connection to port 1
  3. Power up the router
  4. Wait for a steady pulse from the DMZ LED. On the third pulse (with DMZ lit) click upgrade.
  5. Hard Reset 30/30/30

JTAG:

  1. Erase Wholeflash x2
  2. Flash CFE
  3. Unplug Power
  4. Unplug JTAG Cable

[edit] Other Notes

The traditional Peacock recommended build is 14929 and a good reference point for testing.