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=Preliminary= =Preliminary=
-I have just ordered 4 of these routers (June 23, 2012), so next week, I'll be loading DD-WRT to them.+As of (June 30, 2012) the DD-WRT Router database says CPU BCM5356, 16Mb RAM and 4Mb flash, but it is BCM5357, 32Mb RAM and 8Mb Flash. For one, all ASUS original firmwares are >4Mb Flash
-So far I am gathering information about this router.+For basic routing, at basic speeds (<50-80Mbps internet connections), this is an inexpensive, stable and good router choice, to use with DD-WRT (and other 3. party firmwares).
-As of (June 30, 2012) the DD-WRT Router database says CPU BCM5356, 16Mb RAM and 4Mb flash, but it is 32Mb RAM and 8Mb Flash. For one, all ASUS original firmware are >4Mb Flash+:For basic routing purposes, I have been using this router for months and months (build 19342 - mini) without glitches. --[[User:Alvin|Alvin]] 2014/aug/29
- +:Avoid build 22118 Wireless is broken
-====NVRAM issue====+:OpenSSL Heartbleed fix is only added in changeset 23882.
-As of June 2012 there is an issue with NVRAM all but being filled by the default DD-WRT installation. Until this issue is resolved, please know about the pros and cons of this issue, before you install DD-WRT on this router.+
-There are however frequent general news about this issue. If not daily, then weekly news. And eventually a solution to (preferably a 60/64K solution) will also reach the DD-WRT community.+
=Hardware= =Hardware=
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* 32Mb RAM * 32Mb RAM
* 8Mb FlashRAM * 8Mb FlashRAM
-* CPU BCM5356+* CPU [http://zh-tw.broadcom.com/products/Wireless-LAN/802.11-Wireless-LAN-Solutions/BCM5357 BCM5357] @ 300MHz
-* 5 dBi antenna+* External 5 dBi antenna, changeable
* 802.11b, g & n (max 150Mbps wireless speed on 40MHz channel bandwidth) * 802.11b, g & n (max 150Mbps wireless speed on 40MHz channel bandwidth)
 +* WiFi frequency: 2.4GHz
* Powersupply - DC Output : 12 V with max. 1 A current * Powersupply - DC Output : 12 V with max. 1 A current
* Buttons: WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Button * Buttons: WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Button
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=Installation Instructions= =Installation Instructions=
-Please note: The RT-N10U does REQUIRE the '''K26''' Firmware builds as Broadcom has not released drivers for the non-K26 builds. (Read more here: [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=52043 Recommended Firmwares]).+Please note: The RT-N10U does REQUIRE the '''K26''' Firmware builds as Broadcom has not released drivers for the non-K26 builds. (Read more here: [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=52043 Recommended Firmwares]). You can also try K3X builds on this router but make sure the build is less than '''8 000 000 bytes'''.
 + 
 +Find builds here: [[Index:FAQ#Where_do_I_download_firmware.3F|Where do I download firmware]]
 + 
 +Details of the DD-WRT firmware build variations are [[What_is_DD-WRT%3F#K2.6_Build_Features| found here]]
===Principle steps=== ===Principle steps===
-:* Clear settings ([[Hard_reset_or_30/30/30|Clear NVRAM]])+:* Restore Factory Default settings ([[Asus_RT-N10U#Clear_NVRAM_on_this_unit|Clear NVRAM]])
-:* Install the INITIAL ASUS RT-N10U version of DD-WRT (file name ends in .trx)+:* Install the INITIAL ASUS RT-N10U version of DD-WRT (file name ends in '''.trx''' and has RT-N10U in the name)
-:* Clear settings (Clear NVRAM)+:* Restore Factory Default settings ([[Asus_RT-N10U#Clear_NVRAM_on_this_unit|Clear NVRAM]])
-:* "Upgrade" to your final version of DD-WRT (filename ends in .bin)+:* "Upgrade" to your final version of DD-WRT (filename ends in .bin or .trx, this is where you can upgrade from a K26 build to K3X)
-:* Clear settings (Clear NVRAM)+:* Restore Factory Default settings ([[Asus_RT-N10U#Clear_NVRAM_on_this_unit|Clear NVRAM]])
 + 
 +:::Note: OpenSSL Heartbleed issue seems to have been resolved with changeset [http://svn.dd-wrt.com/changeset/23882 23882] / release [http://download1.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/downloads/betas/2014/04-18-2014-r23919/broadcom_K26/dd-wrt.v24-23919_NEWD-2_K2.6_mini_RT-N10U.trx 23919] --[[User:Alvin|Alvin]], 29 August 2014
===How its done via Web interface=== ===How its done via Web interface===
:* Open a browser to http://192.168.1.1 :* Open a browser to http://192.168.1.1
-:* Clear settings (Clear NVRAM) via web menu: Advanced settings -> Administration -> Restore/Save/Upload Setting -> button Restore+:* Restore Factory Default settings ([[Asus_RT-N10U#Clear_NVRAM_on_this_unit|Clear NVRAM]]) via web menu: Advanced settings -> Administration -> Restore/Save/Upload Setting -> button Restore
:* Upload the ''' .trx''' file via the web menu: Advanced settings -> Administration -> Firmware upgrade :* Upload the ''' .trx''' file via the web menu: Advanced settings -> Administration -> Firmware upgrade
::* First RT-N10U specific build for initial upload: [http://dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/downloads/others/eko/BrainSlayer-V24-preSP2/2011/05-08-11-r16994/broadcom_K26/dd-wrt.v24-16994_NEWD-2_K2.6_mini_RT-N10U.trx dd-wrt.v24-16994_NEWD-2_K2.6_mini_RT-N10U.trx] ::* First RT-N10U specific build for initial upload: [http://dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/downloads/others/eko/BrainSlayer-V24-preSP2/2011/05-08-11-r16994/broadcom_K26/dd-wrt.v24-16994_NEWD-2_K2.6_mini_RT-N10U.trx dd-wrt.v24-16994_NEWD-2_K2.6_mini_RT-N10U.trx]
-::* Current Build for initial upload: [http://dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/downloads/others/eko/BrainSlayer-V24-preSP2/2012/06-08-12-r19342/broadcom_K26/dd-wrt.v24-19342_NEWD-2_K2.6_mini_RT-N10U.trx dd-wrt.v24-19342_NEWD-2_K2.6_mini_RT-N10U.trx]+::* Current Build for initial upload: [http://download1.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/downloads/betas/2013/05-27-2013-r21676/broadcom_K26/dd-wrt.v24-21676_NEWD-2_K2.6_mini_RT-N10U.trx dd-wrt.v24-21676_NEWD-2_K2.6_mini_RT-N10U.trx]
-:* Wait for the router to re-boot on its own. For however long it takes, some routers use at least 10-15 minutes to complete this process.+:* Wait for the router to re-boot on its own. For however long it takes. It typically takes between 3 to 15 minutes to complete this process.
-:* When the router is rebooted on it own, open a browser to http://192.168.1.1+:* When the router is re-booted on it own, open a browser to http://192.168.1.1
:* set ''root'' for user name, and select any password :* set ''root'' for user name, and select any password
-:* Clear settings (Clear NVRAM) via DD-WRT web menu: Administration -> Factory Defaults -> yes -> Apply settings+:* Restore Factory Default settings ([[Asus_RT-N10U#Clear_NVRAM_on_this_unit|Clear NVRAM]]) via DD-WRT web menu: Administration -> Factory Defaults -> yes -> Apply settings
-:* You are now running the mini version of DD-WRT. If thats good enough for your purposes, then you are done. If you however want to use a newer and/or different version+:* You are now running the mini version of DD-WRT. If that is good enough for your purposes, then you are done. If you however want to use a newer and/or different version
:* you may now use the web interface to upload/upgrade to any DD-WRT firmware that can run on the RT-N10U, like: :* you may now use the web interface to upload/upgrade to any DD-WRT firmware that can run on the RT-N10U, like:
::* First Mega build for RT-N10U: [http://dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/downloads/others/eko/BrainSlayer-V24-preSP2/2011/05-08-11-r16994/broadcom_K26/dd-wrt.v24-16994_NEWD-2_K2.6_mega.bin dd-wrt.v24-16994_NEWD-2_K2.6_mega.bin] ::* First Mega build for RT-N10U: [http://dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/downloads/others/eko/BrainSlayer-V24-preSP2/2011/05-08-11-r16994/broadcom_K26/dd-wrt.v24-16994_NEWD-2_K2.6_mega.bin dd-wrt.v24-16994_NEWD-2_K2.6_mega.bin]
-::* Current Mega build: [http://dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/downloads/others/eko/BrainSlayer-V24-preSP2/2012/06-08-12-r19342/broadcom_K26/dd-wrt.v24-19342_NEWD-2_K2.6_mega.bin dd-wrt.v24-19342_NEWD-2_K2.6_mega.bin]+::* Current Mega build: [http://download1.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/downloads/betas/2013/05-27-2013-r21676/broadcom_K26/dd-wrt.v24-21676_NEWD-2_K2.6_mega.bin dd-wrt.v24-21676_NEWD-2_K2.6_mega.bin]
-::* Current Big build: [http://dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/downloads/others/eko/BrainSlayer-V24-preSP2/2012/06-08-12-r19342/broadcom_K26/dd-wrt.v24-19342_NEWD-2_K2.6_big.bin dd-wrt.v24-19342_NEWD-2_K2.6_big.bin] +::* Current Big build: [http://download1.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/downloads/betas/2013/05-27-2013-r21676/broadcom_K26/dd-wrt.v24-21676_NEWD-2_K2.6_big.bin dd-wrt.v24-21676_NEWD-2_K2.6_big.bin]
:*Upload the file via the web menu: Advanced settings -> Administration -> Firmware upgrade :*Upload the file via the web menu: Advanced settings -> Administration -> Firmware upgrade
-:*Clear settings (Clear NVRAM) via DD-WRT web menu: Administration -> Factory Defaults -> yes -> Apply settings+:* Restore Factory Default settings ([[Asus_RT-N10U#Clear_NVRAM_on_this_unit|Clear NVRAM]]) via DD-WRT web menu: Administration -> Factory Defaults -> yes -> Apply settings
-:' You are done. Enjoy using DD-WRT+:*You are done. Enjoy using DD-WRT
===How its done via Recovery Mode=== ===How its done via Recovery Mode===
 +ToDo.
 +
 +For now, get inspiration from the [[Asus_RT-N16#How_it_is_done|RT-N16]] and [[Asus_RT-N66U#Upload_Firmware_via_Recovery_Utility|RT-N66U]] recovery descriptions, as it is basically the same procedure for all the Asus RT-Nx routers.
 +
 +=Clear NVRAM on this unit=
 +Also known as a "[[Hard_reset_or_30/30/30|Hard Reset]]" or "Restore to Factory Default settings" - on most Asus units (and on this unit particularly) you need to use the WPS button, when turning on the unit, to do a hard reset.
 +* Turn off power to the router.
 +* Push-and-hold the WPS nutton
 +* Turn on power - while still pushing the WPS button
 +* After power on, keep the WPS buton pushed for some seconds (I prefer 10 seconds)
 +* Release the WPS button, and the unit will reboot with default/"factory" settings
 +
=Upgrade to newer DD-WRT= =Upgrade to newer DD-WRT=
-* Clear settings (Clear NVRAM)+* Restore Factory Default settings ([[Asus_RT-N10U#Clear_NVRAM_on_this_unit|Clear NVRAM]])
* use the DD-WRT web gui: Administration -> Firmware upgrade * use the DD-WRT web gui: Administration -> Firmware upgrade
-* Clear settings (Clear NVRAM)+* Restore Factory Default settings ([[Asus_RT-N10U#Clear_NVRAM_on_this_unit|Clear NVRAM]])
- +
=Links and Notes = =Links and Notes =
* [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=144958 Forum: Asus RT-N10U - questions] * [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=144958 Forum: Asus RT-N10U - questions]
* [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=152672 Forum: Asus RT-N10U inside + DD-WRT] with hardware details and pictures * [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=152672 Forum: Asus RT-N10U inside + DD-WRT] with hardware details and pictures
 +** [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=152672&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=14 Forum: Asus RT-N10U inside + DD-WRT] Replacing 32Mb Ram with 64Mb Ram chip
 +** [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=152672&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15 Forum: Asus RT-N10U inside + DD-WRT] RT-N10U_Black Hardware details
 +** [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=152672&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=18 Forum: Asus RT-N10U inside + DD-WRT] Show CPU temperature on a web page
 +* [https://wikidevi.com/wiki/ASUS_RT-N10U_Black wikidevi.com: About RT-N10U_Black]
* [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=154743 Forum: Is ASUS RT-N10U a good buy ?] * [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=154743 Forum: Is ASUS RT-N10U a good buy ?]
 +* [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=268023 Forum: What is a good, basic and inexpensive DD-WRT capable Router?]
 +
 +=Issues =
 +* PPPoE: works in [http://dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/downloads/others/eko/BrainSlayer-V24-preSP2/2012/06-08-12-r19342/broadcom_K26/dd-wrt.v24-19342_NEWD-2_K2.6_mini_RT-N10U.trx 19342-mini.trx] & 24461-mini.trx, but not in 24461-mini-usb.bin --[[User:Alvin|Alvin]] 07:31, 29 August 2014 (CEST)
 +* Wireless is broken (on K26 builds) somewhere between release [http://download1.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/downloads/betas/2013/05-27-2013-r21676/broadcom_K26/dd-wrt.v24-21676_NEWD-2_K2.6_mini_RT-N10U.trx 21676] and [http://download1.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/downloads/betas/2013/07-24-2013-r22118/broadcom_K26/dd-wrt.v24-22118_NEWD-2_K2.6_mini_RT-N10U.trx 22118] --[[User:Alvin|Alvin]] 09:34, 29 August 2014 (CEST)
 +** see also ticket(s) [http://svn.dd-wrt.com/ticket/3151 3151] and [http://svn.dd-wrt.com/ticket/3377 3377] and [http://svn.dd-wrt.com/ticket/3460 3460] and [http://svn.dd-wrt.com/ticket/3496 3496]
 +** and forum [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=174671&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=46 New build is out 22118 (BS) K2.6 and K3.X]
[[Category:Asus guides]] [[Category:Asus guides]]

Revision as of 03:11, 25 February 2018

Contents

Preliminary

As of (June 30, 2012) the DD-WRT Router database says CPU BCM5356, 16Mb RAM and 4Mb flash, but it is BCM5357, 32Mb RAM and 8Mb Flash. For one, all ASUS original firmwares are >4Mb Flash

For basic routing, at basic speeds (<50-80Mbps internet connections), this is an inexpensive, stable and good router choice, to use with DD-WRT (and other 3. party firmwares).

For basic routing purposes, I have been using this router for months and months (build 19342 - mini) without glitches. --Alvin 2014/aug/29
Avoid build 22118 Wireless is broken
OpenSSL Heartbleed fix is only added in changeset 23882.

Hardware

  • 32Mb RAM
  • 8Mb FlashRAM
  • CPU BCM5357 @ 300MHz
  • External 5 dBi antenna, changeable
  • 802.11b, g & n (max 150Mbps wireless speed on 40MHz channel bandwidth)
  • WiFi frequency: 2.4GHz
  • Powersupply - DC Output : 12 V with max. 1 A current
  • Buttons: WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Button
  • 1x USB 2.0
  • 4x LAN, 1x WAN

Installation Instructions

Please note: The RT-N10U does REQUIRE the K26 Firmware builds as Broadcom has not released drivers for the non-K26 builds. (Read more here: Recommended Firmwares). You can also try K3X builds on this router but make sure the build is less than 8 000 000 bytes.

Find builds here: Where do I download firmware

Details of the DD-WRT firmware build variations are found here

Principle steps

  • Restore Factory Default settings (Clear NVRAM)
  • Install the INITIAL ASUS RT-N10U version of DD-WRT (file name ends in .trx and has RT-N10U in the name)
  • Restore Factory Default settings (Clear NVRAM)
  • "Upgrade" to your final version of DD-WRT (filename ends in .bin or .trx, this is where you can upgrade from a K26 build to K3X)
  • Restore Factory Default settings (Clear NVRAM)
Note: OpenSSL Heartbleed issue seems to have been resolved with changeset 23882 / release 23919 --Alvin, 29 August 2014

How its done via Web interface

  • Open a browser to http://192.168.1.1
  • Restore Factory Default settings (Clear NVRAM) via web menu: Advanced settings -> Administration -> Restore/Save/Upload Setting -> button Restore
  • Upload the .trx file via the web menu: Advanced settings -> Administration -> Firmware upgrade
  • Wait for the router to re-boot on its own. For however long it takes. It typically takes between 3 to 15 minutes to complete this process.
  • When the router is re-booted on it own, open a browser to http://192.168.1.1
  • set root for user name, and select any password
  • Restore Factory Default settings (Clear NVRAM) via DD-WRT web menu: Administration -> Factory Defaults -> yes -> Apply settings
  • You are now running the mini version of DD-WRT. If that is good enough for your purposes, then you are done. If you however want to use a newer and/or different version
  • you may now use the web interface to upload/upgrade to any DD-WRT firmware that can run on the RT-N10U, like:
  • Upload the file via the web menu: Advanced settings -> Administration -> Firmware upgrade
  • Restore Factory Default settings (Clear NVRAM) via DD-WRT web menu: Administration -> Factory Defaults -> yes -> Apply settings
  • You are done. Enjoy using DD-WRT

How its done via Recovery Mode

ToDo.

For now, get inspiration from the RT-N16 and RT-N66U recovery descriptions, as it is basically the same procedure for all the Asus RT-Nx routers.

Clear NVRAM on this unit

Also known as a "Hard Reset" or "Restore to Factory Default settings" - on most Asus units (and on this unit particularly) you need to use the WPS button, when turning on the unit, to do a hard reset.

  • Turn off power to the router.
  • Push-and-hold the WPS nutton
  • Turn on power - while still pushing the WPS button
  • After power on, keep the WPS buton pushed for some seconds (I prefer 10 seconds)
  • Release the WPS button, and the unit will reboot with default/"factory" settings


Upgrade to newer DD-WRT

  • Restore Factory Default settings (Clear NVRAM)
  • use the DD-WRT web gui: Administration -> Firmware upgrade
  • Restore Factory Default settings (Clear NVRAM)

Links and Notes

Issues