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<span style="color:red">'''This page applies to version 2.'''</span> For version 1, see [[Linksys E1200]] <span style="color:red">'''This page applies to version 2.'''</span> For version 1, see [[Linksys E1200]]
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-=Hardware Information= 
[[Image:E1200 Photo01.jpg | right | 350px]] [[Image:E1200 Photo01.jpg | right | 350px]]
- +=Hardware [http://techinfodepot.shoutwiki.com/wiki/Linksys_E1200_v2 Information]=
{| border="1" cellspacing="0" {| border="1" cellspacing="0"
! CPU ! CPU
-| Broadcom [http://www.broadcom.com/products/Wireless-LAN/802.11-Wireless-LAN-Solutions/BCM5357 BCM5357]+| Broadcom BCM5357
|- |-
! CPU Speed ! CPU Speed
| 300 MHz | 300 MHz
|- |-
-! Flash ROM+! RAM/Flash ROM
-| 8 MB+| 32 MB / 8 MB [1]
-|-+
-! RAM+
-| 32 MB+
|- |-
! Radio ! Radio
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! WLAN Max Speed ! WLAN Max Speed
-| 300 mbps+| 300 Mb/s
|- |-
! Antenna Location ! Antenna Location
| Internal | Internal
|- |-
-! Switch+! Switch Ports
-| 4x 10/100 LAN + 1 10/100 WAN+| 4 LAN/1 WAN (10/100 Mb/s)
|- |-
! USB Port ! USB Port
| None | None
|} |}
- +[1] - E1200v2 [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=1098154#1098154 has 64 KB more than most 8MB routers]: 8060928 bytes (7872 KB).<br>
 +'''Do NOT flash larger builds!'''
= Flashing Instructions = = Flashing Instructions =
 +*Download the initial flash trailed (''e1200v2'') build: [https://download1.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/downloads/betas/2012/07-20-12-r19519/broadcom_K26/dd-wrt.v24-19519_NEWD-2_K2.6_mini-e1200v2.bin 19519 K2.6 mini e1200v2] is known to work
 +*Upgrades: Download an '''-nv64k.bin''' build: K3X is recommended (see [[Index:FAQ#Where_do_I_download_firmware.3F|Where do I download firmware?]])
 +'''WARNING:''' only use ''nv64k'' builds to upgrade. Don't confuse this with other Linksys E-Series units use nv60k builds!<br>
 +*These instructions were performed with an e1200v2 running FW_E1200_v2.0.07.002_US_20150108.bin
 +#With a wired connection, log into the [http://192.168.1.1 Linksys Web Interface] Firmware Upgrade page.
 +#Do a reset using the stock web interface. Wait a minute.
 +#Flash the initial flash firmware: dd-wrt.v24-19519_NEWD-2_K2.6_mini-e1200v2.bin
 +#Wait 2 minutes for the router to flash and reboot itself.
 +#Wait about another 2 minutes until it finishes booting.
 +#Log into the [http://192.168.1.1 dd-wrt web interface] and set a password
 +#Flash the ''-nv64k.bin'' upgrade build then when complete, reset using the GUI
 +#*Wait 3-4 minutes for the flash to complete, then if isn't accessible, manually power cycle the router
-'''After using the trailed build file for the initial flash (yes the file with the router name in it) only use nv64k builds to upgrade with or you will brick your unit. Don't confuse this unit with some of the other Linksys E-Series units that use nv60k builds, this one uses nv64k builds! ''' +For download links, build information, and more: [[Index:FAQ#Where_do_I_download_firmware.3F|Where do I download firmware?]]
-# Read the [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=51486 '''Peacock Announcement'''] carefully.+Minimum build with the Broadcom krack fixes is 33772. See [[KRACK_Vulnerability_and_DD-WRT|here]] for more info.
-# Disconnect all cables and wireless clients.+
-# Do a [http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Hard_reset_or_30/30/30 30/30/30] reset on router+
-# Connect 1 Lan cable to pc doing the flash and plug the other end into one of the router's switch ports. Do not use the WAN port for flashing, it won't work.+
-# Log into Linkysys Web Interface Firmware Upgrade page at 192.168.1.1 and flash the firmware [ftp://ftp.dd-wrt.com/betas/2013/05-27-2013-r21676/broadcom_K26/dd-wrt.v24-21676_NEWD-2_K2.6_mini-e1200v2.bin '''E1200v2 Trailed Initial Flash Build''']+
-# Wait 5 minutes to assure flash integrity.+
-# Power cycle by unplugging the E1200v2 for 5 seconds.+
-# Plug the E1200v2 back in and wait about 2 minutes until it finishes booting.+
-# Do a [http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Hard_reset_or_30/30/30 30/30/30] reset on router. As reported from the forum, an additional power cycle after the 30-30-30 may be required as well.+
-# Wait 3 minutes and log into web interface. +
-# You are done.+
-*After the initial flash - should you want to flash to a build with more features you can use a k2.6 nv64k BIG or mega build or any of the other build flavors that are of your liking for features. +=No LAN ports After Reset=
 +There is a persistent bug with some E-series routers in DD-WRT after a reset, where the LAN-ethernet ports are not bound to anything, and only wireless (WLAN) is working initially.
 +'''Fix:''' access the web interface '''using wireless''' and add vlan1 (ethernet ports) back to the bridge.
 +*For a step-by-step and more details see [[Linksys_E1500#No_Ethernet.2C_LAN_port_connection|here.]]
-=Build Information=+=Recovering from Management Recovery Mode=
- +Follow the [[Linksys_E1500#Management_Mode_Recovery|E1500 directions]], substituting e1500 for e1200v2 and using the appropriate firmware.
-'''As noted in bold at the beginning of the flashing instructions, only use builds with nv64k in the name for upgrading - otherwise follow the initial flash instructions above if you are going from stock to dd-wrt, any other builds for upgrading an exsisting dd-wrt install without nv64k in the name will brick your router! This unit was supported with build 18946 or greater, this means you cannot use a build with a number lesser than 18946. For the safest results, use builds that are linked within this wiki as they have most likely been forum tested with ok reported results.''' +
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-To find the latest builds, you can browse the DD-WRT file server and look for the broadcom_K26 folder, in there is the appropriate for your unit. '''Be aware that these are beta test builds and should be used with caution!'''+
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-ftp://ftp.dd-wrt.com/betas/+
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-'''As of the 19519 build, mega and big have become to overgrown to fit within an 8MB flash, always check the build sizes, this unit can only allow for an 8MB footprint, so if the file is larger than around 7.9MB, it will not work'''+
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-=More Information=+
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-'''Forum thread''': http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=153176+
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-'''Good build for this device is [ftp://ftp.dd-wrt.com/betas/2013/05-27-2013-r21676/broadcom_K26/dd-wrt.v24-21676_NEWD-2_K2.6_mini-nv64k.bin 21676 mini].''' ''Larger 21676 builds have the [http://www.dd-wrt.com/site/content/heartbleed-dd-wrtdd-wrt-online-services Heartbleed vulnerability]!''+
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-If you must have more features than mini, try the latest '''[https://cloud.serdarevic.net/public.php?service=files&t=81ba7d7baa30824bb87a823a52ebfa10&path=%2FK26 Kong builds]''' (e.g., [https://cloud.serdarevic.net/public.php?service=files&t=81ba7d7baa30824bb87a823a52ebfa10&path=%2FK26%2Fr22000%2B%2B 22000++]).+
=Reverting to Stock Firmware= =Reverting to Stock Firmware=
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Download the stock firmware image from the manufacturer's website ([http://support.linksys.com/en-us/support/routers/E1200 link]), reset the router back to defaults using a 30-30-30 hard reset, then flash the stock image from within the dd-wrt webgui. After 5 minutes it should finish, you will then need to do another 30-30-30 reset and then access the stock webgui @ 192.168.1.1 Download the stock firmware image from the manufacturer's website ([http://support.linksys.com/en-us/support/routers/E1200 link]), reset the router back to defaults using a 30-30-30 hard reset, then flash the stock image from within the dd-wrt webgui. After 5 minutes it should finish, you will then need to do another 30-30-30 reset and then access the stock webgui @ 192.168.1.1
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Current revision

This page applies to version 2. For version 1, see Linksys E1200

Contents

[edit] Hardware Information

CPU Broadcom BCM5357
CPU Speed 300 MHz
RAM/Flash ROM 32 MB / 8 MB [1]
Radio 2.4 GHz
WLAN Support b/g/n
WLAN Max Speed 300 Mb/s
Antenna Location Internal
Switch Ports 4 LAN/1 WAN (10/100 Mb/s)
USB Port None

[1] - E1200v2 has 64 KB more than most 8MB routers: 8060928 bytes (7872 KB).
Do NOT flash larger builds!

[edit] Flashing Instructions

WARNING: only use nv64k builds to upgrade. Don't confuse this with other Linksys E-Series units use nv60k builds!

  • These instructions were performed with an e1200v2 running FW_E1200_v2.0.07.002_US_20150108.bin
  1. With a wired connection, log into the Linksys Web Interface Firmware Upgrade page.
  2. Do a reset using the stock web interface. Wait a minute.
  3. Flash the initial flash firmware: dd-wrt.v24-19519_NEWD-2_K2.6_mini-e1200v2.bin
  4. Wait 2 minutes for the router to flash and reboot itself.
  5. Wait about another 2 minutes until it finishes booting.
  6. Log into the dd-wrt web interface and set a password
  7. Flash the -nv64k.bin upgrade build then when complete, reset using the GUI
    • Wait 3-4 minutes for the flash to complete, then if isn't accessible, manually power cycle the router

For download links, build information, and more: Where do I download firmware?

Minimum build with the Broadcom krack fixes is 33772. See here for more info.

[edit] No LAN ports After Reset

There is a persistent bug with some E-series routers in DD-WRT after a reset, where the LAN-ethernet ports are not bound to anything, and only wireless (WLAN) is working initially.

Fix: access the web interface using wireless and add vlan1 (ethernet ports) back to the bridge.

  • For a step-by-step and more details see here.


[edit] Recovering from Management Recovery Mode

Follow the E1500 directions, substituting e1500 for e1200v2 and using the appropriate firmware.


[edit] Reverting to Stock Firmware

Download the stock firmware image from the manufacturer's website (link), reset the router back to defaults using a 30-30-30 hard reset, then flash the stock image from within the dd-wrt webgui. After 5 minutes it should finish, you will then need to do another 30-30-30 reset and then access the stock webgui @ 192.168.1.1