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-This page has had numerous edits since hardware modifications are no longer necessary to flash you v5 or v6 router. I think some Wiki editors incorrectly assumed that no one would ever need or want to flash their "neutered router" with a JTAG cable. I'm trying to find valid information on flashing your neutered router with a JTAG, but for now, here's some links to other valid information.+===For the WRT54G v5, v5.1, and v6 ONLY===
 +# Download [vxworks_prep_v03.zip] and extract.
 +# Download [vxworks_killer_g_v06.zip] and extract, OR create a custom firmware image with your MAC address embedded in it. See the 'Changing your MAC address' section below for more information.
 +# Download [DD-WRT micro generic]. You may want to check [DD-WRT] to make sure there isn't a newer version than v23 SP2 beta 08/03/06. Do not use the one labelled 'WRT54G' or 'WRT54GS', use the 'generic' version.
 +# If you don't know how to use (or don't have) a console mode TFTP tool (i.e. tftp.exe), download the [Linksys TFTP transfer tool].
 +# You will want to assign your network adaptor a manual IP address, since you may loose your automatically configured one and have trouble TFTP'ing the firmware. To do this see the troubleshooting section or google it. It's done at the properties dialog of your network connection, in the 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)' properties.
 +# Go to your router's web based interface and enter the 'Administration' tab. Then select 'Firmware Upgrade' and choose the vxworks_prep_v03.bin file. Hit apply. After a minute, your browser window will go blank. At this point, power cycle your router.
 +# Again point your web browser to http://192.168.1.1. You'll see a different sort of firmware upgrade screen. This is the Management Mode. Select and apply the vxworks_killer_g_v06.bin firmware upgrade. WAIT for your browser window to turn to report 'Success'. Have troubles? Try a different web browser, the http daemon in management mode is very finicky.
 +# Now unplug the power cord of your router, then plug it back in. The power LED should now be blinking.
 +# Now you need to do a binary mode TFTP transfer of DD-WRT micro generic to your router. To do this you can use the Windows TFTP console mode utility, the Linksys TFTP Windows GUI utility, or some other TFTP client. You may have to disable your firewall if by some chance it is blocking outgoing connections on port 69. Many TFTP clients don't default to binary mode, so be sure to specify it (i.e. the -i switch with the Windows console mode TFTP utility). For Windows TFTP console mode utility (example, adjust accordingly): + tftp -i 192.168.1.1 put dd-wrt.v23_micro_generic.bin For the GUI utility + simply enter your router's IP (192.168.1.1), select dd-wrt.v23_micro_generic.bin, leave the password field blank, and initiate the transfer.
-=== Links to v5 and v6 Flash Instructions ===+'''Do NOT reboot your router after TFTP'ing''', this will happen automatically. It takes a couple minutes after the TFTP transfer finishes for the firmware to actually be flashed.
-http://www.bitsum.com/openwiking/owbase/ow.asp?WRT54G5%5FCFE <br />+Copied from Bitsum
-http://www.scorpiontek.org/portal/content/view/27/36+
 +===For the WRT54GS v5, v5.1 and v6 ONLY===
 +'''SERIOUS WARNING -- NO REVERSION TO VXWORKS ON THESE UNITS:''' At the moment for WRT54GS units this is a one way operation. No reversion back to VxWorks is available. I never got around to creating the GS reversion firmware. It could EASILY be created by someone using the tools I've written and the documentation here. A person once sent me a GS router hoping I might, but I didn't get to it and now no longer have that router. If someone would like to send me another GS unit, I will maybe get around to creating the reversion firmware. Also, if you'd like to donate other routers, feel free. Note that I make absolutely no guarantees that I'll complete anything though.
-=== Enable 16 MB RAM ===+# Download [vxworks_prep_gs_v03.zip] and extract.
 +# Download and extract [vxworks_killer_gs_v08.zip], OR create a custom firmware image with your MAC address embedded in it. See the 'Changing your MAC address' section below for more information.
 +# Download [DD-WRT micro generic]. You may want to check [DD-WRT] to make sure there isn't a newer version than v23 SP1. Do not use the one labelled 'WRT54G' or 'WRT54GS', use the 'generic' version.
 +# If you don't know how to use (or don't have) a console mode TFTP tool (i.e. tftp.exe), download the [Linksys TFTP transfer tool].
 +# You will want to assign your network adaptor a manual IP address, since you may loose your automatically configured one and have trouble TFTP'ing the firmware. To do this see the troubleshooting section or google it. It's done at the properties dialog of your network connection, in the 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)' properties.
 +# Go to your router's web based interface and enter the 'Administration' tab. Then select 'Firmware Upgrade' and choose the vxworks_prep_gs_v03.bin file. Hit apply. After a minute, your browser window will go blank. At this point, power cycle your router.
 +# Again point your web browser to http://192.168.1.1. You'll see a different sort of firmware upgrade screen. This is the Management Mode. Select and apply the vxworks_killer_gs_v08.bin firmware upgrade. WAIT for your browser window to turn to report 'Success'. Have troubles? Try a different web browser, the http daemon in management mode is very finicky.
 +# Now unplug the power cord of your router, then plug it back in. The power LED should now be blinking.
 +# Now you need to do a binary mode TFTP transfer of DD-WRT micro generic to your router. To do this you can use the Windows TFTP console mode utility, the Linksys TFTP Windows GUI utility, or some other TFTP client. You may have to disable your firewall if by some chance it is blocking outgoing connections on port 69. Many TFTP clients don't default to binary mode, so be sure to specify it (i.e. the -i switch with the Windows console mode TFTP utility). o For Windows TFTP console mode utility (example, adjust accordingly): + tftp -i 192.168.1.1 put dd-wrt.v23_micro_generic.bin o For the GUI utility + simply enter your router's IP (192.168.1.1), select dd-wrt.v23_micro_generic.bin, leave the password field blank, and initiate the transfer.
-'''ATTENTION: WRT54GS ONLY!!!!!''' Doing this in your WRT54G will BRICK your router!+'''Do NOT reboot your router after TFTP'ing''', this will happen automatically. It takes a couple minutes after the TFTP transfer finishes for the firmware to actually be flashed.
-See [[Enable_16MB_RAM_on_WRT54GS_v5]]+Copied from Bitsum
 +=== Links to v5 and v6 Flash Instructions ===
 +http://www.bitsum.com/openwiking/owbase/ow.asp?WRT54G5%5FCFE <br />
 +http://www.scorpiontek.org/portal/content/view/27/36
 +=== Enable 16 MB RAM ===
 +'''ATTENTION: WRT54GS ONLY!!!!!''' Doing this in your WRT54G will BRICK your router!
- +See [[Enable_16MB_RAM_on_WRT54GS_v5]]
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Revision as of 23:28, 7 September 2009

Contents


For the WRT54G v5, v5.1, and v6 ONLY

  1. Download [vxworks_prep_v03.zip] and extract.
  2. Download [vxworks_killer_g_v06.zip] and extract, OR create a custom firmware image with your MAC address embedded in it. See the 'Changing your MAC address' section below for more information.
  3. Download [DD-WRT micro generic]. You may want to check [DD-WRT] to make sure there isn't a newer version than v23 SP2 beta 08/03/06. Do not use the one labelled 'WRT54G' or 'WRT54GS', use the 'generic' version.
  4. If you don't know how to use (or don't have) a console mode TFTP tool (i.e. tftp.exe), download the [Linksys TFTP transfer tool].
  5. You will want to assign your network adaptor a manual IP address, since you may loose your automatically configured one and have trouble TFTP'ing the firmware. To do this see the troubleshooting section or google it. It's done at the properties dialog of your network connection, in the 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)' properties.
  6. Go to your router's web based interface and enter the 'Administration' tab. Then select 'Firmware Upgrade' and choose the vxworks_prep_v03.bin file. Hit apply. After a minute, your browser window will go blank. At this point, power cycle your router.
  7. Again point your web browser to http://192.168.1.1. You'll see a different sort of firmware upgrade screen. This is the Management Mode. Select and apply the vxworks_killer_g_v06.bin firmware upgrade. WAIT for your browser window to turn to report 'Success'. Have troubles? Try a different web browser, the http daemon in management mode is very finicky.
  8. Now unplug the power cord of your router, then plug it back in. The power LED should now be blinking.
  9. Now you need to do a binary mode TFTP transfer of DD-WRT micro generic to your router. To do this you can use the Windows TFTP console mode utility, the Linksys TFTP Windows GUI utility, or some other TFTP client. You may have to disable your firewall if by some chance it is blocking outgoing connections on port 69. Many TFTP clients don't default to binary mode, so be sure to specify it (i.e. the -i switch with the Windows console mode TFTP utility). For Windows TFTP console mode utility (example, adjust accordingly): + tftp -i 192.168.1.1 put dd-wrt.v23_micro_generic.bin For the GUI utility + simply enter your router's IP (192.168.1.1), select dd-wrt.v23_micro_generic.bin, leave the password field blank, and initiate the transfer.

Do NOT reboot your router after TFTP'ing, this will happen automatically. It takes a couple minutes after the TFTP transfer finishes for the firmware to actually be flashed.

Copied from Bitsum

For the WRT54GS v5, v5.1 and v6 ONLY

SERIOUS WARNING -- NO REVERSION TO VXWORKS ON THESE UNITS: At the moment for WRT54GS units this is a one way operation. No reversion back to VxWorks is available. I never got around to creating the GS reversion firmware. It could EASILY be created by someone using the tools I've written and the documentation here. A person once sent me a GS router hoping I might, but I didn't get to it and now no longer have that router. If someone would like to send me another GS unit, I will maybe get around to creating the reversion firmware. Also, if you'd like to donate other routers, feel free. Note that I make absolutely no guarantees that I'll complete anything though.

  1. Download [vxworks_prep_gs_v03.zip] and extract.
  2. Download and extract [vxworks_killer_gs_v08.zip], OR create a custom firmware image with your MAC address embedded in it. See the 'Changing your MAC address' section below for more information.
  3. Download [DD-WRT micro generic]. You may want to check [DD-WRT] to make sure there isn't a newer version than v23 SP1. Do not use the one labelled 'WRT54G' or 'WRT54GS', use the 'generic' version.
  4. If you don't know how to use (or don't have) a console mode TFTP tool (i.e. tftp.exe), download the [Linksys TFTP transfer tool].
  5. You will want to assign your network adaptor a manual IP address, since you may loose your automatically configured one and have trouble TFTP'ing the firmware. To do this see the troubleshooting section or google it. It's done at the properties dialog of your network connection, in the 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)' properties.
  6. Go to your router's web based interface and enter the 'Administration' tab. Then select 'Firmware Upgrade' and choose the vxworks_prep_gs_v03.bin file. Hit apply. After a minute, your browser window will go blank. At this point, power cycle your router.
  7. Again point your web browser to http://192.168.1.1. You'll see a different sort of firmware upgrade screen. This is the Management Mode. Select and apply the vxworks_killer_gs_v08.bin firmware upgrade. WAIT for your browser window to turn to report 'Success'. Have troubles? Try a different web browser, the http daemon in management mode is very finicky.
  8. Now unplug the power cord of your router, then plug it back in. The power LED should now be blinking.
  9. Now you need to do a binary mode TFTP transfer of DD-WRT micro generic to your router. To do this you can use the Windows TFTP console mode utility, the Linksys TFTP Windows GUI utility, or some other TFTP client. You may have to disable your firewall if by some chance it is blocking outgoing connections on port 69. Many TFTP clients don't default to binary mode, so be sure to specify it (i.e. the -i switch with the Windows console mode TFTP utility). o For Windows TFTP console mode utility (example, adjust accordingly): + tftp -i 192.168.1.1 put dd-wrt.v23_micro_generic.bin o For the GUI utility + simply enter your router's IP (192.168.1.1), select dd-wrt.v23_micro_generic.bin, leave the password field blank, and initiate the transfer.

Do NOT reboot your router after TFTP'ing, this will happen automatically. It takes a couple minutes after the TFTP transfer finishes for the firmware to actually be flashed.

Copied from Bitsum

Links to v5 and v6 Flash Instructions

http://www.bitsum.com/openwiking/owbase/ow.asp?WRT54G5%5FCFE
http://www.scorpiontek.org/portal/content/view/27/36


Enable 16 MB RAM

ATTENTION: WRT54GS ONLY!!!!! Doing this in your WRT54G will BRICK your router!

See Enable_16MB_RAM_on_WRT54GS_v5