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-These instructions are for the WRT54gS version v.5 and v.6. NOTE THE S. The instructions for the router Wrt54g WITHOUT the S are above.+These instructions are for the WRT54'''GS''' v5.x and v6. For the WRT54'''G''' v5.x and v6 see [[Linksys_WRT54G_v5.0_%26_5.1_%26_6.0|here]].
 +*Index of all WRT54* models: [[Linksys WRT54G/GL/GS/GX]]
-IN SPITE OF SOME OTHER INSTRUCTIONS ELSEWHERE, YOU REALLY NEED TO CREATE A CUSTOM VX Image for your router. If you don’t you will get a generic mac address on your router and a generic mac address will mean most ISP won’t let you connect to the internet. Here is how to do it properly+<font color=red><big>'''You must create a custom VX image for your router!'''</big></font>
 +*Otherwise it will have a generic mac address and most ISPs will not allow internet access.
-When it says to power cycle, below, this means to unplug the power from your router, count to ten, and plug the power back in. 
- 
-Go to this thread and download the zipped files in GV5Flash.zip: 
-http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=58231 
__TOC__ __TOC__
-== How To Flash ==+==File Download Prep==
-<font color=red><big>'''NOTE:'''</big></font> '''During configuration or flashing a device, the only that should be hooked to the device is the computer and power.'''<br>+*For the ''power cycles'' in ''How To Flash'', unplug power from the router for 10 seconds then plug back in.
 +*Download and extract [https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/download.php?id=11090 GV5Flash.zip] (reference: [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=58231 this thread]).
 +*Connect a router LAN port to the computer. Verify that the '''computer's wireless is NOT connected!'''
 +*Unzip GV5Flash.zip to the computer, then also unzip the VXImgToolGui.zip file to the same folder
 +*'''The vxworks_prep_v03.bin file is not needed.''' Delete it.
 +*Download and extract ''vxworks_prep_GS_v03.bin'' from [https://download1.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/downloads/others/wrt54gv5%20flashing/vxworks_prep_gs_v03.zip this .zip] file.
-#Read the peacock announcement found here: http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=51486+==Initial Flash==
-# Do a HARD reset on the router according to note 1 of the peacock announcement (30/30/30)+#Read the [[Firmware FAQ]] (and [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=51486 Peacock Announcement] for reference) and download the files above.
-# Set a static IP on your computer to 192.168.1.7+# Do a [[Hard_reset_or_30/30/30|hard reset]] (30/30/30)
-# Connect the lan cable from your computer to a LAN port of your router. Make sure your router is plugged in to power and that the wireless is off on your computer.+# Set a static IP on the computer (e.g. 192.168.1.7, subnet 255.255.255.0)
-# Unzip the file you downloaded and place it in a location you can easily find on your computer+# Open VXImgToolGui.exe:
-# Unzip the VXImgToolGui.zip file to the same folder as where you placed the other files you downloaded+##Select the WRT54'''GS v5 or v5.1''' (top right button, also works for GSv6). '''Not''' the WRT54'''G'''!
-# Delete the vxworks_prep_v03.bin file+
-# Go to this location and download the vxworks_prep_GS_v03.bin file: http://www.dd-wrt.com/routerdb/de/download/Linksys/WRT54GS/v5.0%20/%20v5.1/vxworks_prep_gs_v03.zip/2118+
-# Click on the VXImgToolGui.exe program+
-##Make sure the top button is on the right for WRT54GS, not the left for WRT54G. (The right button will work for a gsv6 even though the selection button only states v5 and v5.1)+
##Put the mac address from the bottom of your router in the box that says "Desired Mac Address" ##Put the mac address from the bottom of your router in the box that says "Desired Mac Address"
-##Click on the three dots next to "output image" and save the file as My54gsImage.bin in the same folder as everything else is located.+##Click on the three dots next to "output image" and save the file as My54gsImage.bin
-# Power cycle the router (uplug the power from the router for 30 seconds and then plug it back in)+# Power cycle the router, then after boot go to 192.168.1.1 which should open the Linksys GUI and NOT a page that says Management Mode. If you see management mode, power cycle the router again.
-# Open your browser to 192.168.1.1 but putting that in the browser address window of your browser. You should open the linksys webgui and NOT a page that says Management Mode. If you see management mode, power cycle the router again.+
# Enter "root" as the username and "admin" as the password # Enter "root" as the username and "admin" as the password
-# Go to administration and firmware upgrade+# Go to ''Administration -> Firmware Upgrade'' and select vxworks_prep_GS_v03.bin and hit Upgrade.
-# Navigate to the folder that you are using, and select vxworks_prep_GS_v03.bin+# Wait for FIVE FULL MINUTES. Don't TOUCH that router for FIVE MINUTES. THEN power cycle again.
-# Hit upgrade.+# After booting, refresh your browser window. Clear the browser cache if you get a blank window.
-# Wait for FIVE FULL MINUTES. Go for a walk. Don't you TOUCH that router for FIVE MINUTES.+# You should have the MANAGEMENT MODE window, now flash the My54gImage.bin file you created.
-# When five full earth minutes have passed, power cycle the router+# Wait for the "Upgrade Success" message then another FIVE MINUTES again. Don't TOUCH your router.
-# Refresh your browser window. If you get a blank window, clear your browser cache. NOW you should be in the MANAGEMENT MODE window.+
-# Select the My54gImage.bin file that you created. Hit upgrade.+
-# Wait for the "Upgrade Success" message, and then WAIT FIVE FULL MINUTES again. Don't TOUCH your router.+
# Start tftp.exe # Start tftp.exe
## Enter 192.168.1.1 as the address in the top box of tftp.exe ## Enter 192.168.1.1 as the address in the top box of tftp.exe
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## Set retries to 99. ## Set retries to 99.
## Power cycle the router ## Power cycle the router
-## Count to 2+## Run a continuous ping to watch for the first TTL=100 response (or count 2 seconds)
-## Hit upgrade+## Hit ''Upgrade''
# When you get a success, wait FIVE FULL minutes. # When you get a success, wait FIVE FULL minutes.
-# When you can access the dd-wrt webgui using a browser at 192.168.1.1, power cycle the router.+# When you can access the DD-WRT GUI at 192.168.1.1, power cycle the router.
-# When you can again access the dd-wrt webgui using a browser at 192.168.1.1, do another HARD reset on the router.+# When back to the GUI do another HARD reset.
-# Reset your computer ethernet connection to auto IP and auto DNS+# Reset your computer's network connection back to automatic IP and DNS
- +
-== Can I enable the 16MB of RAM on my neutered router? ==+
-Yes, but only on WRT54GS v5 and v5.1. [[Enable 16MB RAM on WRT54GS v5]]+
-== Other Notes ==+==Upgrade==
 +Use a micro_generic.bin firmware, and flash from the GUI. Check forum builds threads before flashing for known issues.
 +*For big version changes, or if issues are found, reset and manually set up (do not restore a backup).
 +*Read the [[Firmware FAQ]] for more information and download locations.
-GS Units '''cannot''' easily go back to linksys firmware.+==Notes==
 +More information: [[Version 5 And 6 Router Information]]<br>
 +GS Units '''cannot''' easily go back to Linksys firmware.
-Also see this page: [[Version 5 And 6 Router Information]]+====Enable the 16MB RAM on a neutered router====
 +This is only possible on the WRT54GS v5 and v5.1: [[Enable 16MB RAM on WRT54GS v5]]
[[Category: Linksys]] [[Category: Linksys]]
[[Category: Linksys guides]] [[Category: Linksys guides]]

Current revision

These instructions are for the WRT54GS v5.x and v6. For the WRT54G v5.x and v6 see here.

You must create a custom VX image for your router!

  • Otherwise it will have a generic mac address and most ISPs will not allow internet access.


Contents

[edit] File Download Prep

  • For the power cycles in How To Flash, unplug power from the router for 10 seconds then plug back in.
  • Download and extract GV5Flash.zip (reference: this thread).
  • Connect a router LAN port to the computer. Verify that the computer's wireless is NOT connected!
  • Unzip GV5Flash.zip to the computer, then also unzip the VXImgToolGui.zip file to the same folder
  • The vxworks_prep_v03.bin file is not needed. Delete it.
  • Download and extract vxworks_prep_GS_v03.bin from this .zip file.

[edit] Initial Flash

  1. Read the Firmware FAQ (and Peacock Announcement for reference) and download the files above.
  2. Do a hard reset (30/30/30)
  3. Set a static IP on the computer (e.g. 192.168.1.7, subnet 255.255.255.0)
  4. Open VXImgToolGui.exe:
    1. Select the WRT54GS v5 or v5.1 (top right button, also works for GSv6). Not the WRT54G!
    2. Put the mac address from the bottom of your router in the box that says "Desired Mac Address"
    3. Click on the three dots next to "output image" and save the file as My54gsImage.bin
  5. Power cycle the router, then after boot go to 192.168.1.1 which should open the Linksys GUI and NOT a page that says Management Mode. If you see management mode, power cycle the router again.
  6. Enter "root" as the username and "admin" as the password
  7. Go to Administration -> Firmware Upgrade and select vxworks_prep_GS_v03.bin and hit Upgrade.
  8. Wait for FIVE FULL MINUTES. Don't TOUCH that router for FIVE MINUTES. THEN power cycle again.
  9. After booting, refresh your browser window. Clear the browser cache if you get a blank window.
  10. You should have the MANAGEMENT MODE window, now flash the My54gImage.bin file you created.
  11. Wait for the "Upgrade Success" message then another FIVE MINUTES again. Don't TOUCH your router.
  12. Start tftp.exe
    1. Enter 192.168.1.1 as the address in the top box of tftp.exe
    2. Leave the password blank
    3. Select the 12548 Newd_Micro.bin firmware
    4. Set retries to 99.
    5. Power cycle the router
    6. Run a continuous ping to watch for the first TTL=100 response (or count 2 seconds)
    7. Hit Upgrade
  13. When you get a success, wait FIVE FULL minutes.
  14. When you can access the DD-WRT GUI at 192.168.1.1, power cycle the router.
  15. When back to the GUI do another HARD reset.
  16. Reset your computer's network connection back to automatic IP and DNS

[edit] Upgrade

Use a micro_generic.bin firmware, and flash from the GUI. Check forum builds threads before flashing for known issues.

  • For big version changes, or if issues are found, reset and manually set up (do not restore a backup).
  • Read the Firmware FAQ for more information and download locations.

[edit] Notes

More information: Version 5 And 6 Router Information
GS Units cannot easily go back to Linksys firmware.

[edit] Enable the 16MB RAM on a neutered router

This is only possible on the WRT54GS v5 and v5.1: Enable 16MB RAM on WRT54GS v5