All Asus WL-500xx series routers

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=== The TFTP recommended Asus way for all WL-500xx routers=== === The TFTP recommended Asus way for all WL-500xx routers===
-'''NOTE:''' This method should only used when you're not a windows user or do not have Administrative privileges in Vista or Windows 7 . The better method is using the ''provided'' '''Asus Firmware recovery Utility''' that came with the router. You may also obtain it from Asus' website See below this entry for instructions.+'''NOTE:''' This method should only be used when you're not a windows user or do not have Administrative privileges in Vista or Windows 7 . The better method is using the ''provided'' '''Asus Firmware recovery Utility''' that came with the router. You may also obtain it from Asus' website See below this entry for instructions.
*Links to the TFTP method of doing the initial flash of the WL-500xx series routers: *Links to the TFTP method of doing the initial flash of the WL-500xx series routers:
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** [[Asus TFTP Flash#How to Install DD-WRT onto an Asus WL-500W Using Ubuntu Linux|How to Install DD-WRT onto Asus WL-500xx Using Ubuntu Linux]]. Includes a couple of hints to get TFTP working under Ubuntu 8.10 and 9.04. ** [[Asus TFTP Flash#How to Install DD-WRT onto an Asus WL-500W Using Ubuntu Linux|How to Install DD-WRT onto Asus WL-500xx Using Ubuntu Linux]]. Includes a couple of hints to get TFTP working under Ubuntu 8.10 and 9.04.
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===Asus Recovery Utility=== ===Asus Recovery Utility===

Revision as of 13:09, 17 January 2010

It is extremely important to follow the guidelines for your specific modem. Please see Installation for more information. Remember to follow the peacock thread first for background [1], use this page to identify your modem model correctly, and use the dd-wrt download search page (DD-WRT Downloads page or secure version) to ensure that you are getting the correct file (or files, as often is required) for the job.

A major clean-up of the Asus Install section was needed (and done) in the fall of 2009 - see Asus WL500-- old descriptions for the old but working guides. Valuable information from the old guides should be generalised, summarised and added to the Install list below, in an manner that would keep the Initial Install page looking good.

All Asus WL-500xx series routers

  • For all Asus WL-500xx series routers there are a number of ways to do the initial flash.
  • The TFTP method using the two Asus specific clean-up files is the "works every time-almost" way.
  • Other methods like using the Asus Recovery tool (recommended). or even using the web-GUI (not recommended) have also been reported to work for some, for the initial dd-wrt flash. So your mileage may vary.
  • Pick the one that is easier and works for you - You have now been notified of the method that is guaranteed to work!
  • The firmware files for the Asus WL-500xx series initial flash and the main builds are found under Downloads › others › eko › BrainSlayer-V24-preSP2 › 09-08-09-r12874 › broadcom. You will need the mini-asus.trx for the initial flashing - Read on to see when the ...asus.trx file should be used and then how to upgrade the build for your needs.


The TFTP recommended Asus way for all WL-500xx routers

NOTE: This method should only be used when you're not a windows user or do not have Administrative privileges in Vista or Windows 7 . The better method is using the provided Asus Firmware recovery Utility that came with the router. You may also obtain it from Asus' website See below this entry for instructions.