Linksys WRT54GS v5.0 & 5.1 & 6.0
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- | These instructions are for the | + | 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]] | ||
- | + | <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. | ||
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- | Go to this thread and download the zipped files in GV5Flash.zip: | ||
- | http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=58231 | ||
__TOC__ | __TOC__ | ||
- | == | + | ==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 [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 | + | ==Initial Flash== |
- | # Do a | + | #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 | + | # Do a [[Hard_reset_or_30/30/30|hard reset]] (30/30/30) |
- | + | # Set a static IP on the computer (e.g. 192.168.1.7, subnet 255.255.255.0) | |
- | # | + | # Open VXImgToolGui.exe: |
- | + | ##Select the WRT54'''GS v5 or v5.1''' (top right button, also works for GSv6). '''Not''' the WRT54'''G'''! | |
- | # | + | |
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##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 | + | ##Click on the three dots next to "output image" and save the file as My54gsImage.bin |
- | # Power cycle the router | + | # 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. |
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# Enter "root" as the username and "admin" as the password | # Enter "root" as the username and "admin" as the password | ||
- | # Go to | + | # Go to ''Administration -> Firmware Upgrade'' and select vxworks_prep_GS_v03.bin and hit Upgrade. |
- | + | # Wait for FIVE FULL MINUTES. Don't TOUCH that router for FIVE MINUTES. THEN power cycle again. | |
- | + | # After booting, refresh your browser window. Clear the browser cache if you get a blank window. | |
- | # Wait for FIVE FULL MINUTES. | + | # You should have the MANAGEMENT MODE window, now flash the My54gImage.bin file you created. |
- | + | # Wait for the "Upgrade Success" message then another FIVE MINUTES again. Don't TOUCH your router. | |
- | # | + | |
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- | # Wait for the "Upgrade Success" message | + | |
# 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 | ||
- | ## | + | ## Run a continuous ping to watch for the first TTL=100 response (or count 2 seconds) |
- | ## Hit | + | ## 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 | + | # When you can access the DD-WRT GUI at 192.168.1.1, power cycle the router. |
- | # When | + | # When back to the GUI do another HARD reset. |
- | # Reset your computer | + | # Reset your computer's network connection back to automatic IP and DNS |
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- | == | + | ==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 | + | ==Notes== |
+ | More information: [[Version 5 And 6 Router Information]]<br> | ||
+ | GS Units '''cannot''' easily go back to Linksys firmware. | ||
- | + | ====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.
- Index of all WRT54* models: Linksys WRT54G/GL/GS/GX
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
- Read the Firmware FAQ (and Peacock Announcement for reference) and download the files above.
- Do a hard reset (30/30/30)
- Set a static IP on the computer (e.g. 192.168.1.7, subnet 255.255.255.0)
- Open VXImgToolGui.exe:
- Select the WRT54GS v5 or v5.1 (top right button, also works for GSv6). Not the WRT54G!
- 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
- 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.
- Enter "root" as the username and "admin" as the password
- Go to Administration -> Firmware Upgrade and select vxworks_prep_GS_v03.bin and hit Upgrade.
- Wait for FIVE FULL MINUTES. Don't TOUCH that router for FIVE MINUTES. THEN power cycle again.
- After booting, refresh your browser window. Clear the browser cache if you get a blank window.
- You should have the MANAGEMENT MODE window, now flash the My54gImage.bin file you created.
- Wait for the "Upgrade Success" message then another FIVE MINUTES again. Don't TOUCH your router.
- Start tftp.exe
- Enter 192.168.1.1 as the address in the top box of tftp.exe
- Leave the password blank
- Select the 12548 Newd_Micro.bin firmware
- Set retries to 99.
- Power cycle the router
- Run a continuous ping to watch for the first TTL=100 response (or count 2 seconds)
- Hit Upgrade
- When you get a success, wait FIVE FULL minutes.
- When you can access the DD-WRT GUI at 192.168.1.1, power cycle the router.
- When back to the GUI do another HARD reset.
- 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