Bountiful BWRG500
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=Flashing Instructions= | =Flashing Instructions= | ||
- | These instructions are based off generic Atheros instructions (by other authors). They are tested to be working from Windows XP to a Bountiful BWRG500. | + | These instructions are based off generic Atheros instructions (by other authors). They are tested to be working from Windows XP to a Bountiful BWRG500 with firmware DD-WRT '''v24-sp2 std''' SVN 14896 . |
- | BWRG500 and BWRG1000 are nearly identical, and these instructions should work for both. | + | The BWRG500 and BWRG1000 are nearly identical, and these instructions should work for both. |
==Preparation== | ==Preparation== | ||
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# Reset your unit to factory defaults: Depress and hold the Reset Switch for approximately 30 seconds (until the System Status light turns off). Wait at least 30 more seconds after releasing before doing anything else. | # Reset your unit to factory defaults: Depress and hold the Reset Switch for approximately 30 seconds (until the System Status light turns off). Wait at least 30 more seconds after releasing before doing anything else. | ||
- | # Isolate your workstation and the router together. Turn off any wireless or extra wired connections on the workstation, and use a single wired connection to a LAN port on the router. Don't | + | # Isolate your workstation and the router together. Turn off / Disconnect any wireless or extra wired connections on the workstation, and use a single wired connection to a LAN port on the router. Don't have anything but your computer connected to the router while flashing. |
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+ | ==TFTP Server== | ||
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+ | Windows doesn't have a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trivial_File_Transfer_Protocol TFTP] server running by default. You need one in order for the router to be able to load the files from your computer during flashing. TFTPD32 is a good lightweight TFTP server. | ||
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+ | # Download the standard ZIP version of [http://tftpd32.jounin.net/tftpd32_download.html TFTPD32] | ||
+ | # Extract to a known folder (in a folder on your Desktop, or in a folder branched off C:\) | ||
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+ | ==Establishing Redboot== | ||
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+ | # Set a static IP address in the router's default '''192.168.0.x''' subnet (ex. 192.168.0.254) | ||
+ | # Connect the LAN cable to your computer | ||
+ | # Connect via a browser to the router's web interface at '''192.168.0.1''' (Default Username and Password is admin/admin) | ||
+ | # Flash '''ap51.bin''' as a firmware update. Reboot via the GUI button when prompted. | ||
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+ | ==Flashing DD-WRT== | ||
+ | # Set your static IP address as '''192.168.1.2''' | ||
+ | # Open a console and attempt to telnet to ""192.168.1.1"" on ""port 9000"" you may need to wait for the bootloader to finish initializing (1-3 minutes). Once connected, do not disconnect or unplug your computer, or unplug the router. If you accidentally disconnect, use the Redboot access script at the bottom of the page to get a new connection. | ||
+ | # Type the following commands in the order presented. You should get similar returns from them. | ||
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Revision as of 23:48, 14 September 2010
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Flashing Instructions
These instructions are based off generic Atheros instructions (by other authors). They are tested to be working from Windows XP to a Bountiful BWRG500 with firmware DD-WRT v24-sp2 std SVN 14896 .
The BWRG500 and BWRG1000 are nearly identical, and these instructions should work for both.
Preparation
Before flashing you want to establish a clean environment to reduce the risk of problems, and make problem resolution easier.
- Reset your unit to factory defaults: Depress and hold the Reset Switch for approximately 30 seconds (until the System Status light turns off). Wait at least 30 more seconds after releasing before doing anything else.
- Isolate your workstation and the router together. Turn off / Disconnect any wireless or extra wired connections on the workstation, and use a single wired connection to a LAN port on the router. Don't have anything but your computer connected to the router while flashing.
TFTP Server
Windows doesn't have a TFTP server running by default. You need one in order for the router to be able to load the files from your computer during flashing. TFTPD32 is a good lightweight TFTP server.
- Download the standard ZIP version of TFTPD32
- Extract to a known folder (in a folder on your Desktop, or in a folder branched off C:\)
Establishing Redboot
- Set a static IP address in the router's default 192.168.0.x subnet (ex. 192.168.0.254)
- Connect the LAN cable to your computer
- Connect via a browser to the router's web interface at 192.168.0.1 (Default Username and Password is admin/admin)
- Flash ap51.bin as a firmware update. Reboot via the GUI button when prompted.
Flashing DD-WRT
- Set your static IP address as 192.168.1.2
- Open a console and attempt to telnet to ""192.168.1.1"" on ""port 9000"" you may need to wait for the bootloader to finish initializing (1-3 minutes). Once connected, do not disconnect or unplug your computer, or unplug the router. If you accidentally disconnect, use the Redboot access script at the bottom of the page to get a new connection.
- Type the following commands in the order presented. You should get similar returns from them.