Linksys E900
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- | =Hardware Information= | + | =[https://wikidevi.wi-cat.ru/Linksys_E900 Hardware Information]= |
{| border="1" cellspacing="0" | {| border="1" cellspacing="0" | ||
! CPU | ! CPU | ||
- | | Broadcom [ | + | | Broadcom [https://wikidevi.wi-cat.ru/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] |
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- | + | ||
- | + | ||
|- | |- | ||
! Radio | ! Radio | ||
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! WLAN Max Speed | ! WLAN Max Speed | ||
- | | 300 | + | | 300 Mb/s |
|- | |- | ||
! Antenna Location | ! Antenna Location | ||
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! MIMO Config | ! MIMO Config | ||
- | | 2 Transmit x 2 | + | | 2 Transmit x 2 Receive |
|- | |- | ||
- | ! Switch | + | ! Switch Ports LAN/WAN |
- | | | + | | 4 / 1 (both 10/100 Mb/s) |
|- | |- | ||
! USB Port | ! USB Port | ||
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|} | |} | ||
+ | =Build Information= | ||
+ | '''NOTE:''' [1] The E900 [https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=311599&start=25 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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''CAUTION: 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##Which_router_should_I_buy.3F|Where do I download firmware?]] for build links, and read the new build thread prior to flash. | ||
= Flashing instructions for the E900 = | = Flashing instructions for the E900 = | ||
- | + | # Read the '''Build Information''' and [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=51486 '''Peacock Announcement''']. | |
- | ''' | + | |
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# Disconnect all cables and wireless clients. | # Disconnect all cables and wireless clients. | ||
- | # | + | # [http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Hard_reset_or_30/30/30 Hard reset] (or GUI reset) the router |
- | # Connect | + | # Connect via LAN cable to the PC doing the flash. |
- | # Log into | + | # 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. | ||
+ | #*''[https://download1.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/downloads/betas/2013/05-27-2013-r21676/broadcom_K26/dd-wrt.v24-21676_NEWD-2_K2.6_mini-e900.bin 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. | ||
- | # | + | # 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. | ||
- | + | 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.''' | ||
- | + | =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 | ||
- | *For upgrading to a newer build you can follow these steps: http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=176523 | ||
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- | 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 | ||
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- | =Build information= | ||
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- | '''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/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 | ||
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- | You can also download the OEM firmware here: | ||
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- | 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 | ||
- | + | [[Category:Linksys]] | |
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Current revision
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[edit] Hardware Information
CPU | Broadcom BCM5357 |
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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 |
[edit] Build Information
NOTE: [1] The 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.
CAUTION: 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: Where do I download firmware? for build links, and read the new build thread prior to flash.
[edit] Flashing instructions for the E900
- Read the Build Information and Peacock Announcement.
- Disconnect all cables and wireless clients.
- Hard reset (or GUI reset) the router
- Connect via LAN cable to the PC doing the flash.
- 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.
- Power cycle by unplugging the E900 for 10 seconds.
- Plug the E900 back in and wait about 2 minutes until it finishes booting.
- Reset again. Another power cycle may be required after this, as noted by some forum users.
- 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).
- For more info: "Cisco E900 - Trailing install". Only upgrade with nv64k or trailed builds.
[edit] 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
[edit] 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
[edit] Useful Links
Forum thread regarding the E900: http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=152924