Linksys EA6500 V1
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=Install/Upgrade DD-WRT= | =Install/Upgrade DD-WRT= | ||
==Prerequisites== | ==Prerequisites== | ||
- | * Ethernet cable to | + | * Ethernet cable connected to your EA6500 V1 |
* Static IP set on your computer | * Static IP set on your computer | ||
- | * OEM FW file if you need to downgrade or revert back | + | * [[OEM FW file]] if you need to downgrade or revert back |
- | * One of the recommended DD-WRT firmware files | + | * One of the [[recommended DD-WRT firmware files]] for the initial flash |
- | * Appropriate recovery tools (TFTP, JTAG etc.) | + | * [[Appropriate recovery tools (TFTP, JTAG etc.)]] |
+ | * Making sure you have the [[#Find_your_hardware_version | V1 router]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Find your hardware version=== | ||
+ | Before installing, check whether or not your EA6500 is indeed a V1 and not a V2. There are two ways to do this: | ||
+ | ====Check your stock/OEM firmware version==== | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" border="1" cellspacing="0" | ||
+ | ! colspan="3" style="text-align: center;" | EA6500 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;" | V1 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;" | V2 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;" | Firmware version | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center;" | ≤1.1.29 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center;" | ≥1.1.34 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;" | Reference | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center;" | [http://downloads.linksys.com/downloads/527/711/EA6500v1_Firmware_Release_Notes_1_1_29_162351.txt CHANGELOG] | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center;" | [http://downloads.linksys.com/downloads/releasenotes/EA6500_v2_Customer_Release_Notes_1.1.40.176451.txt CHANGELOG] | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Check the sticker at the bottom of your router==== | ||
+ | These are what the stickers should say for the two versions: | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" border="1" cellspacing="0" | ||
+ | ! colspan="4" style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;" | EA6500 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;" | | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;" | V1 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;" | V2 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" | Notes | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;" | Model No. | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center;" | EA6500 V1 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center;" | EA6500 V2 | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;" | FCC ID | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center;" | Q87-EA6500 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center;" | Q87-EA6500V2 | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;" | IC ID | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center;" | 3839A-EA6500 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center;" | 3839A-EA6500V2 | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;" | Rating* | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center;" | 12V ⎓ 3A | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center;" | 12V ⎓ 3.5A | ||
+ | | style="font-style: italic;" | not definitive | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;" | Top right logo* | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center;" | CISCO | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center;" | LINKSYS | ||
+ | | style="font-style: italic;" | not definitive | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | [[Image:EA6500_model_comparison.png|650px|center|EA6500 V1 & V2 comparison]] | ||
==Installing from stock firmware== | ==Installing from stock firmware== |
Revision as of 20:40, 21 July 2017
Contents |
Overview
Specificationsref | |
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Release date / price | 28 August 2012 / $199 |
CPU | Broadcom BCM4706 |
CPU Speed | 600 MHz |
Flash ROM | 128 MiB (Samsung K9F1G08U0D) |
RAM | 128 MiB (Hynix H5PS5162GFR-Y5C × 2) |
Radios | 2.4 GHz bgn: Broadcom BCM4331
5 GHz an+ac: Broadcom BCM4360 |
WLAN Protocal | a/b/g/n/ac |
WLAN Max Speed | 450 Mbps + 1300 Mbps (1750 Mbps) |
Antenna Location | Internal |
Bands | 3x3:3 MIMO x 2 |
Switch | 4xGigE LAN, 1xGigE WAN
Broadcom BCM53125 |
USB | 2 x USB 2.0 |
Power | 12VDC, 3A
Barrel type connector |
Stock bootloader | CFE 1.0.37 BCM947XX |
Stock firmware kernel | Linux 2.6.22 |
Default SSID/IP/passwd | CiscoXXXXX
192.168.1.1, <blank>:admin |
OUI | C8:D7:19 |
WARNING
- THIS PAGE IS FOR THE EA6500 V1. CURRENTLY, THERE ARE TWO VERSIONS OF THE EA6500 ROUTER AVAILABLE, THE V1 AND V2. THE CONTENTS OF THIS PAGE CANNOT BE USED AS A GUIDE FOR THE V2. IF YOU HAVE A EA6500 V2, CHECK THE HARDWARE SPECIFIC PAGE OR THE FORUMS FOR SUPPORT
- YOU SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLING DD-WRT UNLESS YOU HAVE DONE SUFFICIENT READING ON THE PROCESS, DRAWBACKS AND RECOVERY PROCESS LISTED THROUGHOUT THIS PAGE AND ELSEWHERE
- THE DD-WRT FIRMWARE FOR THIS ROUTER, AT THE TIME OF WRITING THIS PAGE, IS STILL IN BETA, SO EXPECT THINGS TO BROKEN
Known issues
- GigE doesn't work at full speeds --EA6500v1 20:35, 21 July 2017 (CEST)
Pre-installation
Read the following before attempting to install:
- Peacock thread
- General installation page (you can just read over the installation steps, specific steps for the EA6500V1 will be below)
- General recovery from a bad flash
OEM Firmware files
Linksys Original FW | ||
---|---|---|
Version | Download | Checksum Hashes |
1.1.27 | Link | MD5: CCFBEA9CE39524E35ED2AB4A1683BF86
SHA-256: E2A95AA4133C5B5F28D92FE0543CB5486301BCD83A23BF354A74E3B7FCD5162C |
1.1.28 | Link | MD5:5C8723F9E158A08617B8953BBA9D1D4F
SHA-256: E100D438BBB535B8A4827E26BD7522615B195A80DE8F758D89466C554C976F54 |
1.1.29 | Link | MD5: 8E0BBB275331A60D48E45AD2AF0E02AB
SHA-256: 90E3E68E1C61850F20C50E551816D47D484D7FEB46890F5BC0A0E0DAB3E3BA0B |
First-install recommended firmware files
Recommended DD-WRT FW for first-install | ||
---|---|---|
Version | Download | Checksum Hash |
fractal r22524 | Link 1 | MD5: 4116608B9A1D2616FCF3551C9AF0837C
SHA-256: 64CF74E346549805A3AD13943FB3C15B0F3931A992EB9B60CE6543085AD21552 |
bs r23082 | Link 1 | MD5: 80FB817C2DAA19BF120F2E86A52171E5
SHA-256: FE295CC120722D77A95A80E9C55C81E2ECF37047567AA1FAB0AE2862573D3FB8 |
Build from the source
Install/Upgrade DD-WRT
Prerequisites
- Ethernet cable connected to your EA6500 V1
- Static IP set on your computer
- OEM FW file if you need to downgrade or revert back
- One of the recommended DD-WRT firmware files for the initial flash
- Appropriate recovery tools (TFTP, JTAG etc.)
- Making sure you have the V1 router
Find your hardware version
Before installing, check whether or not your EA6500 is indeed a V1 and not a V2. There are two ways to do this:
Check your stock/OEM firmware version
EA6500 | ||
---|---|---|
V1 | V2 | |
Firmware version | ≤1.1.29 | ≥1.1.34 |
Reference | CHANGELOG | CHANGELOG |
Check the sticker at the bottom of your router
These are what the stickers should say for the two versions:
EA6500 | |||
---|---|---|---|
V1 | V2 | Notes | |
Model No. | EA6500 V1 | EA6500 V2 | |
FCC ID | Q87-EA6500 | Q87-EA6500V2 | |
IC ID | 3839A-EA6500 | 3839A-EA6500V2 | |
Rating* | 12V ⎓ 3A | 12V ⎓ 3.5A | not definitive |
Top right logo* | CISCO | LINKSYS | not definitive |
Installing from stock firmware
Post-install to-do (highly recommended)
- Backup your CFE (bootloader) in case you brick your router. You can do this via the web interface, telnet/SSH or JTAG
- Upgradeto a newer version of DD-WRT after your initial install. Be sure to Reset to Default settings before doing so and perform this step over a wired connection. Upgrade instructions are mentioned below
- At the time of writing this page, r32170 was the latest firmware that was stable --EA6500v1 20:16, 21 July 2017 (CEST)
Upgrade from the web interface
- Go to
Administration
>Firmware Upgrade
- Select
Reset to Default settings
from the drop down menu and select the firmware you wish to upgrade (or downgrade) and click Upgrade - Wait a few minutes, do not turn off or reboot/reset the router until done
- You should be greeted with a Username and password change page that appears after your first-install
Upgrade from the CLI
- NB: wget was broken for HTTP/HTTPS links at the time of writing this page for busybox v1.26.x, use FTP links and verify MD5 before upgrading
- SSH/Telnet into your router
- Change directory from ~ to /tmp by either of these two:
cd ..
cd /tmp
- Download firmware by:
- wget <ftp/http/https link to your desired firmware file>
- Wait for download to complete (no progress bar) and check the MD5 hash of the file by:
- md5sum <filename>
- Upgrade firmware by:
- write <filename> linux
- Do not turn off or reboot/reset the router until done
- Erase NVRAM by:
- erase nvram
- Reboot:
- reboot
Restoring to OEM firmware
Troubleshooting
Downgrading to an older firmware
Follow the same steps for an upgrade via the web interface or CLI
Bootloops
Useful commands, links and scripts
Enable Cisco/Linksys LED
- Go to
Administration
>Commands
and type the following in the text area:- gpio disable 2
- Press
Run Commands
and then pressSave Startup
and the light will turn and stay on on every time it boots up!
Decrease NVRAM size
Text area within the web interface that is no longer being used can sometimes retain code and occupy space on the NVRAM. Doing the following will allow you to safely decrease the size of your NVRAM:
- Go to
Administration
>Commands
and type the following in the text area:- nvram show | grep =$ | wc -l
- for line in `nvram show | grep =$ `; do var=${line%*=}; nvram unset $var; done
- Press
Run Commands
and then pressSave Startup
and this will run the command at boot up
Contribute!
If you would like to contribute to this particular page, then feel free to do so or leave a comment on the EA6500 megathread
References
- Peacock thread: https://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=51486
- EA6500 megathread: https://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=162802
- Broadcom sub: https://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=1