D-Link DIR-825
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==How to upgrade with new DD-WRT firmware== | ==How to upgrade with new DD-WRT firmware== |
Revision as of 17:09, 20 December 2011
Contents |
Hardware
The D-Link Xtreme N Dual Band Gigabit Router (DIR-825) uses dual band technology to support 2.4GHz & 5GHz wireless signals at the same time. This allows you to check e-mail and browse the Internet using the 2.4GHz band while simultaneously streaming High-Definition (HD) movies and other media on the 5GHz band. The DIR-825 is designed for users looking to get a true HD wireless connection that can handle multiple HD video streams throughout the house, while being backward compatible with existing 802.11g and 802.11a products.
Specifications
CPU | AR7161 680 MHz |
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RAM | 64 MB |
Flash | 8 MB |
Switch | Realtek RTL8366SR |
Radio (2.4 GHz) | AR9223 |
Radio (5 GHz) | AR9220 |
Antenna Type | External (Dual Band) |
Number Of Antennas | 2 |
Antenna Gain (2.4 GHz) | 2 dBi |
Antenna Gain (5 GHz) | 2 dBi |
Max TX Power (2.4 GHz) | 18dBm |
Max TX Power (5 GHz) | 17dBm |
Antenna Chains (TX/RX) | 1+2/1+2 |
Installation Instructions
Step-by-step instructions from out-of-the-box factory firmware
To install dd-wrt on a D-Link DIR-825 you can flash it directly from the router's web admin page (yes, that is correct... from D-Link's standard web interface). These are the steps to follow:
How to upgrade with new DD-WRT firmware
- Download the latest firmware Upgrade-ddwrt R18000
- Open the DD-WRT's web interface in your web browser. It's http://192.168.1.1/ by default.
- Administration tab -> "Firmware Upgrade" button
- Click "browse" button -> select the "dir825-firmware.bin" file -> click "Upgrade" button. It will take about 2 minutes to upload and write the flash. Your browser will reload and let you know when it is done.
- It is probably a good idea to reboot after updating. That's it.
How to restore to factory firmware
- Download the stock firmware at ftp://ftp.dlink.com/Gateway/dir825_revB/Firmware/dir825_revB_FW_205NA.zip
- Set your IPv4 network adapter to the following in your windows network configuration to: IP Address: 192.168.0.2, Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0, Gateway: 192.168.0.1
- Physically connect the router ethernet port #1 to your computer ethernet port (NO WIRELESS!)
- Perform the 30/30/30 procedure, using the same method you used to flash DD-WRT firmware.
- You should see the stock "Firmware Upgrade System" screen.
- Select the stock firmware that you downloaded in step 1 and click the Send button.
- Remove the static IP from your computer settings 1 minute after clicking send.
- Using Internet Explorer or Firefox go to: http://192.168.1.1 and You should see the DD-WRT screen to change your password.
Common Problems
- Dramatic reduction of WAN download speed over time.
- Reboot temporarily clears the problem.
- Web GUI slows slowsmdown and becomes unresponsive over time.
- Reboot temporarily clears the problem.
Supoport
- Support Thread: See Forum
External Links
Easy to follow and working guides for installing software on an external USB drive: http://g300nh.blogspot.com (start with software installation on dd-wrt part 1)