Bountiful BWRG500
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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.