Lisa, I didn't thank you for the link to the instructions. Thank you so much.
:-)~MIKE~(-: On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 1:56 PM, Stephen Partington <cryptwo...@gmail.com> wrote: > I do not think it is a benefits thing, but subtle variances in the build > of the router. Look up the specific model/version of your router. backup > your original firmware and download the stock firmware just to have them > handy. > > from there once you pin down the specific one you need use and stick with > that. > > > > On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 1:33 PM, Michael Havens <bmi...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Are these the instructions? It does seem easy! He says we should the 8.09 >> but gives us the link to the 10.03. Should I use the 10.03 or look for the >> 8,.09? What are the benefits of brcm-47xx over brcm-2.4? >> Using the Linksys web GUI >> >> It is possible to install OpenWrt directly with the Linksys web GUI. If >> you are initially installing OpenWrt use the Linksys web GUI, this is >> the easiest way. >> >> - Download the openwrt-wrt54g-squashfs.bin firmware image from the >> brcm-2.4 folder to your PC. >> - You can find that image at: >> http://downloads.openwrt.org/backfire/10.03.1/brcm-2.4/ >> - Actually the safest version to use would be *8.09*. *Hmmm, it looks >> like 10.03.1 is safe but you must use the brcm-2.4 variant like in the >> link >> above*. I am not risking bricking my router for the initial flash, so >> I am going with *8.09*. >> - Open http://192.168.1.1/Upgrade.asp in your browser or manually go >> to http://192.168.1.1 → Administration → Firmware Upgrade >> - Upload openwrt-wrt54g-squashfs.bin >> - Wait 2 minutes. The router will reboot itself automatically after >> the upgrade is complete. >> - Your router should now be telnettable at 192.168.1.1. The web >> interface luci is also available athttp://192.168.1.1 . Telnet is >> disabled and ssh is enabled once a password has been set. >> - Type these commands out in telnet/ssh. This is to ensure that tftp >> is available, in case your router gets bricked. >> >> nvram set boot_wait=on >> nvram set boot_time=10 >> nvram set wait_time=10 #important for some models >> nvram commit && reboot >> >> >> - *You're done!* At this point, you are free to continue using >> brcm-2.4. However, if you wish to use brcm47xx, proceed below. >> - Download the image openwrt-brcm47xx-squashfs.trx here: >> http://downloads.openwrt.org/backfire/10.03.1/brcm47xx/ >> - Upload using luci at System > Flash Firmware >> - *OR*, you can simply ssh into the router, >> >> cd /tmp >> wget >> http://downloads.openwrt.org/backfire/10.03.1/brcm47xx/openwrt-brcm47xx-squashfs.trx >> sysupgrade /tmp/openwrt-brcm47xx-squashfs.trx >> >> >> - Wait for the router to reboot and login! In case you somehow found >> out that you can't telnet, then ssh should be possible since your previous >> settings before flashing remained (unless you usedsysupgrade -n) >> - >> >> >> >> :-)~MIKE~(-: >> >> On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 1:07 PM, Stephen Partington <cryptwo...@gmail.com >> > wrote: >> >>> I would read through the install, for the wrt its really well known and >>> as long as you do it over the wire its very simple to update and run the >>> custom ddwrt. just like loading a normal firmware update. >>> >>> On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 1:04 PM, Michael Havens <bmi...@gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> I can't reset to default. I tried the quick method (press reset for 30 >>>> seconds)and the other way (press 30 seconds, while pressing unplug for 30 >>>> seconds and then continue pressing and plug back in and hold 30 more >>>> seconds). Well, I changed the password to the router and lost wifi >>>> connectivity and it won't accept the new password.... or the oldone.... but >>>> I don't need wifi off that router because wifi off of the qwest router >>>> started working again as soon as I lost connectivity off of the wrt. >>>> >>>> Lisa, >>>> I wish that I could bring it to an installfest because I am so afraid >>>> of bricking my device; but I live in Cottonwood and work EVERY Saturday. >>>> >>>> :-)~MIKE~(-: >>>> >>>> On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 5:42 AM, Stephen Partington < >>>> cryptwo...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> On the plus side you can reset to factory defaults easily without a >>>>> password. >>>>> >>>>> >>>> --------------------------------------------------- >>>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>>> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you from >>> rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button. >>> >>> Stephen >>> >>> >>> --------------------------------------------------- >>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>> >> >> >> --------------------------------------------------- >> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >> > > > > -- > A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you from > rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button. > > Stephen > > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >
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