Linksys WRT54GS v2.0
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- | == | + | ==WRT54GS v2.0 [http://techinfodepot.shoutwiki.com/wiki/Linksys_WRT54GS_v2.0 Specs]== |
+ | *Chipset: BCM4712 | ||
+ | *Ram: 32 MB | ||
+ | *Flash: 8 MB | ||
- | == '''WRT54GS v2''' == | ||
- | '''Chipset - BCM4712 -- Ram - 32mb -- Flash - 8mb''' | ||
- | + | ==How To Flash== | |
- | + | Read the [[Firmware FAQ]] and Broadcom forum build threads '''before upgrading!''' | |
- | | + | #Use GUI or [[TFTP flash]] with a wired connection. Disable wireless to be safe. |
- | + | #'''DO NOT 30/30/30 HARD RESET''' this model as this could brick your router. See the [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=51486 Peacock Announcement] Note 1. | |
- | '''Initial Flash-''' | ||
- | + | ==Initial Flash== | |
- | * ''' '' | + | Download ''[https://download1.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/downloads/betas/2010/08-12-10-r14929/broadcom/dd-wrt.v24_mini_wrt54gs.bin Build 14929 dd-wrt.v24_mini_wrt54gs.bin]'' |
+ | #'''Reset''' by keeping the router powered on and holding the reset button until the lights flash (up to 30sec) | ||
+ | #Open 192.168.1.1 in a web browser (if issues are encountered, try another browser) | ||
+ | #*User = (Leave Blank) | ||
+ | #*Password = admin | ||
+ | #*''If this does not work, '''see the above reset info''' to restore to factory defaults. | ||
+ | #Check the firmware version in the top right corner to be 4.71.4, otherwise flash: | ||
+ | #*''[https://dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/download.php?id=20701 WRT54GS_4.71.4.001_fw.2.bin]'' (factory firmware was removed by Linksys) | ||
+ | #*'''DO NOT flash this to a WRT54GSv1''' | ||
+ | #Go to ''Administration'' -> ''Firmware Upgrade'', select ''dd-wrt.v24_mini_wrt54gs.bin'' and click ''Upgrade'' to flash. | ||
+ | #*'''Wait 5 minutes for the router to reboot''' | ||
+ | #*If no response, unplug the router for 10 seconds then plug it back in | ||
+ | #Navigate to 192.168.1.1 to access the webUI to set a password. | ||
+ | #* Once password has been set, you can navigate through the webUI and configure as desired. | ||
- | + | ==Upgrade Flash== | |
+ | #Any ''generic.bin'' '''/broadcom folder''' build will work under 7995392 bytes (7808KB) | ||
+ | #*See [[What_is_DD-WRT%3F#K2.4_Build_Features|K2.4 Build Features]] for file type differences. '''Read build threads first!''' | ||
+ | #Go to ''Administration'' -> ''Firmware Upgrade'' to select the file to ''Upgrade'' | ||
+ | #Wait 5 minutes for the router to reboot (power cycle if needed) then '''reset''' | ||
+ | #Access the GUI to set a password and configure | ||
- | ''' Before we begin, make sure you have done the following: ''' | ||
- | # Turned off your Anti-Virus & Firewall | ||
- | #Turned off your Wireless Connections | ||
- | #Use IE to flash via the Web GUI and not Firefox, as some users have issues with Firefox | ||
- | #'''DO NOT Do a 30/30/30 HARD RESET''' - Good Chance you will brick your router. See the peacock announcement, note 1 for further information on this. | ||
- | ##Do a '''Reset''' by keeping the router powered on and holding the reset button on the back for 30 seconds | ||
- | '''FLASHING''' | ||
- | '''At this time the only thing connected to the router is the Power and Ethernet to PC''' | ||
- | '''The Steps Listed Below Are For Flashing via the Web GUI - NOT TFTP" | ||
- | |||
- | # '''READ the Peacock Announcement prior to flashing: http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=51486''' | ||
- | # '''Open IE and enter the following address: 192.168.1.1''' | ||
- | ##User = (Leave Blank) | ||
- | ##Password = admin | ||
- | ###''If you don't know the Login Info, '''Do a Reset.''' This will restore the router back to factory defaults.'' | ||
- | # '''Look at the top Right Corner and make sure your Firmware is at 4.71.4''' | ||
- | ## If your Firmware IS up to date, Go to: Administration > Factory Defaults > Restore > Apply Settings | ||
- | ### ''Wait 5 minutes for the Router to Re-boot'' | ||
- | ## If your Firmware is NOT up to date, Go to: Administration > Firmware Upgrade (select the 4.71.4 file that you saved from above) > Upgrade | ||
- | ### ''Wait 5 minutes for the Router to Re-boot'' | ||
- | # '''Reset''' | ||
- | # '''Open IE and enter the following address: 192.168.1.1 and Login with the Default Info in Step 1''' | ||
- | # '''Go to: Administration > Firmware Upgrade (''select the dd-wrt.v24_mini_wrt54gs.bin'') > Upgrade''' | ||
- | ## Wait 5 minutes for the Router to Re-boot | ||
- | #'''Reset''' | ||
- | #'''Power Cycle (Unplug the Router from the power and wait 10 seconds before you plug it back in''' | ||
- | #'''Open IE and enter the following address: 192.168.1.1''' | ||
- | ##User = root | ||
- | ##Password = admin | ||
- | ###''You don't need to enter new Login info yet since you will be flashing a different version of dd-wrt and will need to set it once you are done with the next flash'' | ||
- | #'''Go to: Administration > Firmware Upgrade (''select the VINT file you downloaded earlier ftp://ftp.dd-wrt.com/others/eko/V24_TNG/svn13491-snow/VINT/dd-wrt.v24-13491_VINT_mini.bin'') > Upgrade''' | ||
- | #'''Wait 5 minutes for the Router to Re-boot''' | ||
- | #'''Reset''' | ||
- | #'''Power Cycle''' | ||
- | #'''Open IE and enter the following address: 192.168.1.1''' | ||
- | #'''Enter a New User Name and Password''' | ||
- | #'''Now you can enjoy your DD-WRT Firmware and change the settings you need to change''' | ||
- | |||
- | If you wish to use another version of dd-wrt follow the same steps you followed for flashing the VINT file. You can use Vint_Mini, Vint_Std or Vint_Mega on this router. Here is a link to the VINT files: ftp://ftp.dd-wrt.com/others/eko/V24_TNG/svn13491-snow/VINT/ | ||
- | |||
- | == Other Notes == | ||
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- | Outdated comments removed May 12, 2011. | ||
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- | Comment [[User:ghz24|ghz24]] August 2014:Regardless of warnings firefox/ubuntu 14.10 performed flash flawlessly. | ||
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[edit] WRT54GS v2.0 Specs
- Chipset: BCM4712
- Ram: 32 MB
- Flash: 8 MB
[edit] How To Flash
Read the Firmware FAQ and Broadcom forum build threads before upgrading!
- Use GUI or TFTP flash with a wired connection. Disable wireless to be safe.
- DO NOT 30/30/30 HARD RESET this model as this could brick your router. See the Peacock Announcement Note 1.
[edit] Initial Flash
Download Build 14929 dd-wrt.v24_mini_wrt54gs.bin
- Reset by keeping the router powered on and holding the reset button until the lights flash (up to 30sec)
- Open 192.168.1.1 in a web browser (if issues are encountered, try another browser)
- User = (Leave Blank)
- Password = admin
- If this does not work, see the above reset info to restore to factory defaults.
- Check the firmware version in the top right corner to be 4.71.4, otherwise flash:
- WRT54GS_4.71.4.001_fw.2.bin (factory firmware was removed by Linksys)
- DO NOT flash this to a WRT54GSv1
- Go to Administration -> Firmware Upgrade, select dd-wrt.v24_mini_wrt54gs.bin and click Upgrade to flash.
- Wait 5 minutes for the router to reboot
- If no response, unplug the router for 10 seconds then plug it back in
- Navigate to 192.168.1.1 to access the webUI to set a password.
- Once password has been set, you can navigate through the webUI and configure as desired.
[edit] Upgrade Flash
- Any generic.bin /broadcom folder build will work under 7995392 bytes (7808KB)
- See K2.4 Build Features for file type differences. Read build threads first!
- Go to Administration -> Firmware Upgrade to select the file to Upgrade
- Wait 5 minutes for the router to reboot (power cycle if needed) then reset
- Access the GUI to set a password and configure