How To Flash the WRT54Gv8

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How To Flash the WRT54G v8 Using RC5

  1. Configure your computers local lan ethernet address to 192.168.1.100, subnet 255.255.255.0, gateway 192.168.1.1 . Then connect an Ethernet cable to your computer and port 1 of your WRT54Gv8 router (Do Not Use Wireless).
  2. Unplug the power cord from the WRT54Gv8.
  3. Push the reset button while plugging in the power cord and hold the button for about 20 seconds.
  4. Open your browser and enter into the address bar http://192.168.1.1
  5. Use the firmware upgrade dialog to flash vxworkskillerGv8-v3.bin.
  6. You will see a dialog to reboot the router. Power cycle the router by unplugging the power cord and plugging it in again.
  7. Wait for about 1 - 2 minutes.
  8. You will not be able to browse the WRT54 at this point, but you should be able to ping 192.168.1.1.
  9. Now it's time to flash the DD-WRT firmware using TFTP
  10. The file will now be transfered and flashed to your router. After this is done, dd-wrt will automatically boot. You can browse dd-wrt on your router now at http://192.168.1.1.

If you were having problems with port 4 not working on your router, an upgrade to RC5 will fix that problem.