Linksys WRT54GS v5.0 & 5.1 & 6.0
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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.
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[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