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=== '''Preparation''' === === '''Preparation''' ===
-* Start off with a fresh RT-G32. Reset it to factory defaults.+* Download [http://support.asus.com/download/download.aspx?model=RT-G32&os=17&SLanguage=en-us ASUS firmware]. I used RT-G32_V3.0.2.1_RU09.bin
-* Set your ethernet card up to use a static ip. Use 192.168.1.166, gateway 192.168.1.1, no dns server.+* Download the [http://support.asus.com/download/download.aspx?model=RT-G32&os=17&SLanguage=en-us ASUS Firmware Restoration tool]. I used version 1.0.12.0
-* You'll need to run a TFTP server. I used [http://tftpd32.jounin.net/tftpd32_download.html Tftpd32].+* Network settings needed for ASUS flashing tool.
-* You'll also need a telnet client. I used [http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/download.html putty].+** IP: 192.168.1.254
-* Download [http://www.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/downloads/others/eko/BrainSlayer-V24-preSP2/12-28-09-r13525/Asus_RTG32/linux.bin linux.bin] from [http://www.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/down.php?path=downloads%2Fothers%2Feko%2FBrainSlayer-V24-preSP2%2F12-28-09-r13525%2FAsus_RTG32/ here].+** Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
-* place linux.bin in the root of your TFTP directory.+** Gateway 192.168.1.1
- +** DNS can be left blank.
 +** Set these in Control Panel -> Network Connections -> Local Area Connection -> Properties -> TCP/IP -> Properties on Windows XP.
 +* Download asus-to-dd-wrt.bin, I used [http://www.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/downloads/others/eko/BrainSlayer-V24-preSP2/11-21-10-r15778/Asus_RTG32/asus-to-dd-wrt.bin build 15778]
=== '''Connecting to RedBoot''' === === '''Connecting to RedBoot''' ===

Revision as of 02:34, 14 December 2010

Contents

Flashing DD-WRT on the ASUS RT-G32: Step-By-Step Instructions

Quick Info

Hardware: ASUS RT-G32 (this is not the Rev B version!)

dd-wrt version: DD-WRT v24-sp2 (11/21/10) std (SVN revision 15778)

OS used to flash: Windows XP

Preparation

  • Download ASUS firmware. I used RT-G32_V3.0.2.1_RU09.bin
  • Download the ASUS Firmware Restoration tool. I used version 1.0.12.0
  • Network settings needed for ASUS flashing tool.
    • IP: 192.168.1.254
    • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
    • Gateway 192.168.1.1
    • DNS can be left blank.
    • Set these in Control Panel -> Network Connections -> Local Area Connection -> Properties -> TCP/IP -> Properties on Windows XP.
  • Download asus-to-dd-wrt.bin, I used build 15778

Connecting to RedBoot

In order to flash the router, you'll need to access RedBoot on the router via telnet.


Here are the settings I used for putty:


host name: 192.168.1.1

port: 9000

connection type: telnet

close window on exit: never


Plug your ethernet cable in to port 4 on the router. Then plug in the power to the router, wait 3 seconds, then click "Open" in putty to start your telnet session. This may take you a few tries to get it to connect. On a successful connection, putty should display something like this:


== Executing boot script in 1.920 seconds - enter ^C to abort

^C

RedBoot>


Flashing From RedBoot

now enter these commands into your telnet client exactly: [my comments are in square brackets]


ip_address -l 192.168.1.1/24 -h 192.168.1.166 [press enter]

fis init [press enter]

y [press enter]

load -r -b 0x80041000 linux.bin [press enter]

fis create linux [press enter. there won't be any console output until it's done running... took just under 4 minutes for me.]

fconfig [press enter twice]

fis load -l linux [press enter]

exec [press enter exactly 12 times]

y [press enter. it will take about 5 seconds to respond.]

reset [press enter]


At this point the router will reboot. Wait at least 1 minute and 25 seconds and then you should be able to point your browser to http://192.168.1.1/ and access the dd-wrt control panel. (note: it always seems to take about 1 minute and 25 seconds for the router to boot up. In other words, every time you apply power or restart the router, it will take about 1 minute and 25 seconds for the dd-wrt control panel to be accessable.)


Once you're in the dd-wrt control panel, goto Administration/Factory Defaults, click "Yes" and "Apply Settings".


All done!


RT-G32 Router Information Screenshot

RT-G32 System Information Screenshot


Other Links of Interest

DD-WRT Forum: ASUS RT-G32 Support

ASUS RT-G32 Factory Firmware

ASUS RT-G32 Back to Firmware

--Tilex 01:35, 20 January 2010 (CET)