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    Dd-DWT Install WRT54G V 8.2

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by HPDV6700, Aug 12, 2008.

  1. HPDV6700

    HPDV6700 Notebook Consultant

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    OKay, well i am reading the instructions on http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/How_To_Flash_the_WRT54Gv8 and im stuck at this..: If you're on Windows, enter tftp -i 192.168.1.1 put dd-wrt.v24_micro_generic.bin at your cmd shell (Vista users will need to install TFTP first)

    What does that mean? I have Vista, and where do i get this TFTP from?
    I have downloaded vxworkskillerGv8-v3.bin. and dd-wrt.v24_micro_generic.bin and saved them to the desktop.. Should i just use the XP laptop?:confused: If you have done this, can you give me instructions, because this wiki seems to make it sound a lot harder then it really is. They have a way with words.:D
     
    HPDV6700, Aug 12, 2008
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  2. chemistry

    chemistry Notebook Consultant

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    Can get a Windows tftp client from the link in the article

    http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/TFTP_flash

    As for what it means, it means in the command line shell (run command prompt, which can be found in Accessories in your menu), type the text "tftp -i 192.168.1.1 put dd-wrt.v24_micro_generic.bin" (without the quotes), then hit enter to run.

    Just be careful that you follow the instructions in the wiki to the letter, otherwise you can possibly brick your router (i.e. render it useless). There may or may not be a way to unbrick it.
     
    chemistry, Aug 14, 2008
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  3. gerryf19

    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    tftp means trivial file transfer protocol--it is a very basic file transfer protocol used to transfer files exactly as they are, bit by bit (or it byte by byte)

    Many FTP programs will encode a file for transfer, which is not a good thing for something like firmware

    Vista used a command line tftp program, just like XP, but in XP it is installed by default. In vista, you need to install it CONTROL PANEL > PROGAMS AND FEATURES > TURN WINDOWS FEATURES ON OR OFF

    Once installed, you do exactly what it says

    Open a command prompt, then type


    tftp -i 192.168.1.1 put dd-wrt.v24_micro_generic.bin

    tftp initiates program
    -i specifies binary mage transfer
    192.168.1.1 is your router ip address
    put means upload
    dd-wrt.v24_micro_generic.bin is the binary file you are uploading....it is the firmware...your router is designed to update firmware via tftp and will "listen"for the command.

    Now, all this said--I am a little uncomfortable with you doing this. A) you can brick your router, and b) this sort of thing really is for advanced users. I am not trying to insult you, but your questions indicate you're not there yet.

    Given your level of experience, the benefits of dd-wrt are negligible.
     
    gerryf19, Aug 14, 2008
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