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-== How To Flash ==+=Updated Flashing Instructions==
-Followed instructions for the WRT54GS V1...+
-Worked fine. Much easier than many models as the upgrade was done through the Linksys Administration Firmware Upgrade GUI. After installing the Mini, I used to admin firmware upgrade to upgrage to the Mega.+'''Always make sure your broswer cache is cleared before doing this procedure'''
-I have posted the V1 instructions here...+
-CONFIRMED INSTRUCTIONS:+1) Restore Factory defaults from linksys webgui, download this dd-wrt build [ftp://ftp.dd-wrt.com/others/eko/BrainSlayer-V24-preSP2/2010/08-12-10-r14929/broadcom/dd-wrt.v24_mini_wrt54g.bin WRT54G Trailed Build]
-'''Initial Flashing:'''<br>+2) Set a static IP on computer than you are flashing with, set it to 192.168.1.5
-Device had the original Linksys firmware on it.<br>+
-Connected power and Ethernet cable to the router.<br>+
-30-30-30 Hard Reset.<br>+
-Waited until lights returned to normal (longer is better).<br>+
-** There is A LOT of WAITING. Cannot emphasize that enough. Waiting is the key. **<br>+
-Connected to http://192.168.1.1 using Internet Explorer.<br>+
-Logged in and flashed with dd-wrt.v24-13064_VINT_mini via the web interface.<br>+
-Waited until Upgrade Successful message and lights returned to normal (longer is better).<br>+
-Connected to http://192.168.1.1 using Internet Explorer and logged in to look around.<br>+
-Closed Internet Explorer.<br>+
-30-30-30 Hard Reset.<br>+
-Waited until lights returned to normal (longer is better).<br><br>+
-I wasn't done. From there, I upgraded to Mega.<br><br>+
-'''Flashing of existing version (Upgrading from mini to Mega):'''<br>+3) Access the linksys webgui at http://192.168.1.1 l:admin p:admin
-Set my computer to a static IP of 192.168.1.8 and disabled my firewall and security.<br>+ 
-My computer is not wireless but if it was, I would have disabled wireless and only had the router connected to the flashing computer by an Ethernet cable.<br>+4) Go to the tab Administration > Firmware Upgrade and select the WRT54G Trailed Build file that you downloaded in step 1.
-30-30-30 Hard Reset.<br> + 
-Waited until lights returned to normal (longer is better).<br>+5) Go ahead and flash, you need to wait 6 minutes for file to completely flash safely, do not power cycle or reset in any way!
-Connected to http://192.168.1.1 using Internet Explorer.<br> + 
-Checked password page and re-logged in to change password.<br>+6) Browser should refresh to the new dd-wrt webgui at 192.168.1.1 prompting you to change your user/password. Go ahead and enter a temporary user/pass.
-Flashed with dd-wrt.v24-13064_VINT_mega firmware via the web interface.<br>+ 
-Waited until lights returned to normal (longer is better).<br> +7) Once in the dd-wrt webgui go to Administration > Factory Defaults and select to restore factory defaults.
-** See important2 - Failing to wait is how most people brick their routers. **<br>+ 
-Closed Internet Explorer.<br>+8) This will hard reset your router, which will take about 2-3 minutes to complete.
-Did a power cycle of the router (Unplugged the power cord, counted to 30 and plugged it back in).<br>+ 
-Waited for the lights to return to normal (can't emphasize WAITING enough).<br>+9) After it is finished you can then re-access the dd-wrt webgui at 192.168.1.1, it will again want you to set a user/pass, go ahead and do so, then begin to set settings and enjoy dd-wrt.
-30-30-30 Hard Reset.<br> + 
-Waited until lights returned to normal (longer is better).<br>+* '''Also as a side note, if you intend on using DHCP, you will want to unset your static ip'''.
-Connected to http://192.168.1.1 using Internet Explorer.<br> + 
-Check the password page and re-logged in to change the password.<br>+* If you want to run a different build flavor you are not limited to only running mini, this unit can run micro, mini, nokaid, and std flavors of dd-wrt. '''Do not use anything bigger than those or risk bricking your unit'''.
-You should be done at this point.<br> + 
-Now you can can begin configuring your router.<br>+* Newer builds can be found in the dd-wrt file server. I use broadcom specific eko builds on my v3 which can be found in his build branch of the ftp. Currently I use 15230 mini-hotspot-kaid which seems to work well. Remember, newer is not always better and you should always reference the forum for build posts.
-Set your computer back to the way it was (TCPIP and Firewall/Security).+ 
 +ftp://ftp.dd-wrt.com/others/eko/V24_TNG
== Other Notes == == Other Notes ==

Revision as of 01:10, 16 July 2013

Updated Flashing Instructions=

Always make sure your broswer cache is cleared before doing this procedure

1) Restore Factory defaults from linksys webgui, download this dd-wrt build WRT54G Trailed Build

2) Set a static IP on computer than you are flashing with, set it to 192.168.1.5

3) Access the linksys webgui at http://192.168.1.1 l:admin p:admin

4) Go to the tab Administration > Firmware Upgrade and select the WRT54G Trailed Build file that you downloaded in step 1.

5) Go ahead and flash, you need to wait 6 minutes for file to completely flash safely, do not power cycle or reset in any way!

6) Browser should refresh to the new dd-wrt webgui at 192.168.1.1 prompting you to change your user/password. Go ahead and enter a temporary user/pass.

7) Once in the dd-wrt webgui go to Administration > Factory Defaults and select to restore factory defaults.

8) This will hard reset your router, which will take about 2-3 minutes to complete.

9) After it is finished you can then re-access the dd-wrt webgui at 192.168.1.1, it will again want you to set a user/pass, go ahead and do so, then begin to set settings and enjoy dd-wrt.

  • Also as a side note, if you intend on using DHCP, you will want to unset your static ip.
  • If you want to run a different build flavor you are not limited to only running mini, this unit can run micro, mini, nokaid, and std flavors of dd-wrt. Do not use anything bigger than those or risk bricking your unit.
  • Newer builds can be found in the dd-wrt file server. I use broadcom specific eko builds on my v3 which can be found in his build branch of the ftp. Currently I use 15230 mini-hotspot-kaid which seems to work well. Remember, newer is not always better and you should always reference the forum for build posts.

ftp://ftp.dd-wrt.com/others/eko/V24_TNG

Other Notes

[Comment added 05/03/06 by PhoneBoy] On my WRT54GSv3, I found that the device wouldn't take ANY firmware unless I reset it using the button rather than just factory reset from the web interface. Word of warning. I was able to download and install the firmware for the purposes of getting vpn up and running. The firmware installed and everything is as before. however, still no vpn.