I'm trying to install DD-WRT and their wiki is just aweful for me -__-

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bryce

Discussion Starter · Nov 23, 2009

I'm trying to install dd-wrt on my linksys router and I just can't seem to understand anything in their wiki. I've read it over at least 5 times and every link that they'd said to read. I just can't understand most of it.

Also, why can't I just download the firmware and use the nice little firmware upgrade on my linksys admin panel? Their main site says you can, but the wiki says nothing about it.

/confused

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reezin14

· #2 · Nov 23, 2009

Did you follow the instructions here?It pretty simple just dl the firmware and save it somewhere on your pc then go to the upgrade firmware tab,click browse then upload it.But make sure to set it(router)back to defaults before doing so.And it can be done wirelessly but it's better to do it hardwired to the router.
http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php...loading_DD-WRT

bryce

Discussion Starter · #3 · Nov 23, 2009

Ah, why can't the wiki be like that

. That's what I was thinking, but all that text made me scared.

So, just do a hard reset like they say (30-30-30 reset) and then download the right firmware and upload it via that form. Should I move my cable from the switch to the router or should it be fine the way I'm setup now? Modem > Router > Switch > Computers

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reezin14

· #4 · Nov 23, 2009

You should be fine with that configuration.

gonX

· #5 · Nov 24, 2009

Exactly what router do you have? There are different ways of installing for different routers - yes, even a new revision of the router might require another way of installing the firmware.

Rebel4055

· #6 · Nov 24, 2009

Do not do a 30-30-30 reset I heard it can brick your router while your upgrading. All i did to flash is do a regular 30 second cold reset. Just by pushing in the button for 30 seconds. Before I did all that I got the proper firmware then I put my PC as a static IP so it wouldn't connect when the router was finished. I waited 10 minutes after the firmware said it was finished.

Willage

· #7 · Nov 24, 2009

did you make sure to check that your router is supported first?

bryce

Discussion Starter · #8 · Nov 24, 2009

My router is a Linksys WRT54G and from what I saw on all the pages it is supported.

@Rebel: That's so the pc doesn't connect and possibly screw the router up after the install right? I figured so.

Thanks, I guess I'll try it on another one first which is the same model as mine.

Morbid_666

· #9 · Nov 24, 2009

i need to do that also.. my tomato firmware router needs to be restarted every now & again, even with increased vent holes & heatsinks on chips... thinking of trying DD-WRT.

gonX

· #10 · Nov 24, 2009

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My router is a Linksys WRT54G and from what I saw on all the pages it is supported.

@Rebel: That's so the pc doesn't connect and possibly screw the router up after the install right? I figured so.

Thanks, I guess I'll try it on another one first which is the same model as mine.

What revision?

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Bryan Dale

· #11 · Nov 24, 2009

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What revision?

^^^^
because depending on the revision, you might not even be able to. Failing an upgrade or possibly bricking it.

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bryce

Discussion Starter · #12 · Nov 24, 2009

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What revision?

v3.03.1 is what the admin panel says.

The model # just says WRT54G.

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gonX

· #13 · Nov 24, 2009

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v3.03.1 is what the admin panel says.

The model # just says WRT54G.

Take a look below your router. It should be next to your model number.

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Rebel4055

· #14 · Nov 24, 2009

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Originally Posted by bryce

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My router is a Linksys WRT54G and from what I saw on all the pages it is supported.

@Rebel: That's so the pc doesn't connect and possibly screw the router up after the install right? I figured so.

Thanks, I guess I'll try it on another one first which is the same model as mine.

Yes if your PC attempts to connect while its going to finished it could go bad! Because the router has to reset a few times after its done to get everything in order!

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Lige

· #15 · Nov 24, 2009

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v3.03.1 is what the admin panel says.

The model # just says WRT54G.

That is the router firmware version, most likely.

The hardware revision will be on the bottom of the actual device.

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savagebunny

· #16 · Nov 25, 2009

I've used the DD-WRT wiki on 3 different routers before, all different steps and I was successful on each upgrade.

That 30-30-30 reset is for:

When you have say linksys firmware on the NVRAM, the 30-30-30 reset wipes it completly off so there is no trace of it left, if you don't do this before you upgrade, you may have issues in the future with the functions of the router.

As everyone else said above me It will say for EX: WRT54G v.2

archangelabove

· #17 · Nov 25, 2009

Maybe this is the wrong thread to ask, but what exactly is DD-WRT?

savagebunny

· #18 · Nov 25, 2009

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Maybe this is the wrong thread to ask, but what exactly is DD-WRT?

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DD-WRT is a Linux based alternative OpenSource firmware suitable for a great variety of WLAN routers and embedded systems. The main emphasis lies on providing the easiest possible handling while at the same time supporting a great number of functionalities within the framework of the respective hardware platform used.
The graphical user interface is logically structured, and it is operated via a standard Web browser, so even non-technicians can configure the system in only a few simple steps.
Apart from the simple handling, speed and stability are also in the focus of our development work. Compared to the software preinstalled on many WLAN routers, DD-WRT allows a reliable operation with a clearly larger functionality that also fulfills the demands of professional deployment.
The huge user community gives support to DD-WRT developers and the users themselves in various ways. Thanks to this, potential flaws in the system can be detected very quickly and can thus be corrected without delay. DD-WRT users can find help and suggestions from other users in the user forums, and the Wiki containing further information and how-to guides is being expanded and maintained by the DD-WRT community as well.
For devices mainly used for private purposes, DD-WRT is freely available. Platforms used for commercial purposes require a paid license. Compared to the freely available version, the professional version also allows for configuration of the WLAN parameters, thus opening up the opportunity of creating e.g. reliable and powerful network infrastructures. Special demands can be fulfilled by specifically tailored versions of DD-WRT.
Main characteristics:

supports more than 200 different devices
comprehensive functionality
supports all current WLAN standards (802.11a/b/g/n*)
supports outdoor deployment*
supports enhanced frequencies *
VPN integration
supports various Hotspot systems
bandwidth management
multilingual user interface

*appropriate WLAN hardware required
DD-WRT is:

Sebastian Gottschall (BrainSlayer, founder, maindeveloper)
Christian Scheele (Chris, CEO)
Peter SteinhÃ¤user (CEO)
Ankush Malhotra (Maksat)
Ales Majdic (Eko, Developer)
Sylvain Bothorel (Botho, router webdesign)
Felix Fietkau (nbd/openwrt, madwifi)
Elke Scheele (Online Shop)
Markus Quint (support)

... and a lot of supporters around the world

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error10

· #19 · Nov 26, 2009

Don't forget DD-WRT can overclock your router!

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