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-=Hardware Information=+=Hardware [https://wikidevi.com/wiki/Linksys_E900 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 [https://wikidevi.com/wiki/Broadcom#.28a.29bgn_3 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
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! MIMO Config ! MIMO Config
-| 2 Transmit x 2 Receieve+| 2 Transmit x 2 Receive
|- |-
-! Switch+! Switch Ports LAN/WAN
-| 4x 10/100 LAN + 1 10/100 WAN+| 4 / 1 (both 10/100 Mb/s)
|- |-
! USB Port ! USB Port
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-= Flashing instructions for the E900 =+=Build Information=
 +[1] - E900 [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=1098154#1098154 has 64 KB more than most 8MB routers]: 8060928 bytes (7872 KB). '''Do not flash larger builds!'''
 +*Never use a build older than 18946, as E900 support was added then.
-'''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! ''' +'''To avoid bricking, only use a trailed build (the file with the router name) for initial flash, and nv64k (or trailed) builds to upgrade!''' Some Linksys E-Series units use nv60k builds, the E900 uses nv64k builds.
 +*See: [[Firmware_FAQ#Where_do_I_download_firmware.3F|Where do I download firmware?]] for build links, and read the new build thread prior to flash.
-# Read the [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=51486 '''Peacock Announcement'''] carefully.+ 
 += Flashing instructions for the E900 =
 +# Read the '''Build Information''' and [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=51486 '''Peacock Announcement'''].
# Disconnect all cables and wireless clients. # 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+# [http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Hard_reset_or_30/30/30 Hard reset] (or GUI reset) the router
-# Connect 1 Lan cable to pc doing the flash.+# Connect via LAN cable to the PC doing the flash.
-# Log into Linkysys Web Interface Firmware Upgrade page at 192.168.1.1 and flash the firmware [ftp://ftp.dd-wrt.com//others/eko/BrainSlayer-V24-preSP2/2013/05-27-2013-r21676/broadcom_K26/dd-wrt.v24-21676_NEWD-2_K2.6_mini-e900.bin '''E900 Trailed Initial Flash Build''']+# Log into Linksys Web Interface "Firmware Upgrade" page (default: 192.168.1.1)
 +# Flash a trailed build (with 'E900' in the file name) from the broadcom_K26 folder.
 +#*''21676_NEWD-2_K2.6_mini-e900.bin'' is a known good initial flash build
# Wait 5 minutes to assure flash integrity. # Wait 5 minutes to assure flash integrity.
# Power cycle by unplugging the E900 for 10 seconds. # Power cycle by unplugging the E900 for 10 seconds.
# Plug the E900 back in and wait about 2 minutes until it finishes booting. # Plug the E900 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. Another power cycle may be required after hard reset as noted by some forum users.+# Reset again. Another power cycle may be required after this, as noted by some forum users.
# Wait 3 minutes and log into web interface. # Wait 3 minutes and log into web interface.
-# You are done.+After initial flash, a K26 big, mega, or K3X build can be flashed for more features (newer or same version).
 +*For more info: [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=176523 "Cisco E900 - Trailing install"]. '''Only upgrade with nv64k or trailed builds.'''
-*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.  
-*For upgrading to a newer build you can follow these steps: http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=176523+=LAN ports not working=
 +This can affect several Linksys E-series routers.
 +#Go to ''Setup->VLANs''
 +#Untick the boxes 1,2,3,4 in the VLAN 0 row
 +#Tick the boxes 1,2,3,4 in the VLAN 1 row
 +#Also set Assigned to Bridge LAN (in the VLAN 1 row)
 +#Apply Settings
-ftp://ftp.dd-wrt.com/others/eko/BrainSlayer-V24-preSP2/2013/05-27-2013-r21676/broadcom_K26/dd-wrt.v24-21676_NEWD-2_K2.6_big-nv64k.bin 
- 
-=Build information= 
- 
-'''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.'''  
- 
-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!''' 
- 
-ftp://ftp.dd-wrt.com/others/eko/BrainSlayer-V24-preSP2 
=Reverting to stock firmware= =Reverting to stock firmware=
 +Download the stock firmware image from the manufacturer's website or [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/download.php?id=23644 here], 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
-It has been asked about: "how do i revert back to stock firmware?" and the answer is download the stock firmware image from the manufacturer's website, 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 
- 
-You can also download the OEM firmware here: 
- 
-http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/download.php?id=23644 
=Useful Links= =Useful Links=
- +Forum thread regarding the E900: http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=152924
-Here is the link for the forum discussion thread regarding the E900:+
- +
-http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=152924+
[[Category:Linksys]] [[Category:Linksys]]

Revision as of 12:37, 11 May 2018

Contents

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
MIMO Config 2 Transmit x 2 Receive
Switch Ports LAN/WAN 4 / 1 (both 10/100 Mb/s)
USB Port None


Build Information

[1] - E900 has 64 KB more than most 8MB routers: 8060928 bytes (7872 KB). Do not flash larger builds!

  • Never use a build older than 18946, as E900 support was added then.

To avoid bricking, only use a trailed build (the file with the router name) for initial flash, and nv64k (or trailed) builds to upgrade! Some Linksys E-Series units use nv60k builds, the E900 uses nv64k builds.


Flashing instructions for the E900

  1. Read the Build Information and Peacock Announcement.
  2. Disconnect all cables and wireless clients.
  3. Hard reset (or GUI reset) the router
  4. Connect via LAN cable to the PC doing the flash.
  5. Log into Linksys Web Interface "Firmware Upgrade" page (default: 192.168.1.1)
  6. Flash a trailed build (with 'E900' in the file name) from the broadcom_K26 folder.
    • 21676_NEWD-2_K2.6_mini-e900.bin is a known good initial flash build
  7. Wait 5 minutes to assure flash integrity.
  8. Power cycle by unplugging the E900 for 10 seconds.
  9. Plug the E900 back in and wait about 2 minutes until it finishes booting.
  10. Reset again. Another power cycle may be required after this, as noted by some forum users.
  11. Wait 3 minutes and log into web interface.

After initial flash, a K26 big, mega, or K3X build can be flashed for more features (newer or same version).


LAN ports not working

This can affect several Linksys E-series routers.

  1. Go to Setup->VLANs
  2. Untick the boxes 1,2,3,4 in the VLAN 0 row
  3. Tick the boxes 1,2,3,4 in the VLAN 1 row
  4. Also set Assigned to Bridge LAN (in the VLAN 1 row)
  5. Apply Settings


Reverting to stock firmware

Download the stock firmware image from the manufacturer's website or here, 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


Useful Links

Forum thread regarding the E900: http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=152924