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    Help with DD-WRT with WRT54GL

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by OzP, Apr 10, 2008.

  1. OzP

    OzP Notebook Guru

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    I posted a thread before to ask for recommendation for a new router and thanks for all the feedback, I decided to get a WRT54GL; however, I am having some hesitation when it comes to the DD-WRT firmware installation. I watched 2 videos on the youtube and I read the wiki on the DD-WRT website. I understand that my router requires the flash version of the firmware. The problem is that the pinging of the router. From what I observe from the video, the step required is only installing the bin file from the zip file on the router, but the installation instruction on the wiki is much more complicated. I do not want to "brick" my router so I would like to ask if anyone can walk me through the installation with my new router. Thank you and sorry for the lengthy description. I thought it would be a good idea to explain myself clearly for any potential helper out there to understand my limited depth of knowledge and the problem I am having.

    OzP
     
    OzP, Apr 10, 2008
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  2. blue68f100

    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    dd-wrt site has a how to section in their wiki section. I think they recommend installing the mini version first then the Full version as an update. You will like the dd-wrt firmware, gives you lots of features.
     
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  3. knightingmagic

    knightingmagic Notebook Deity

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    1. Download the mini version.
    2. Login to 192.168.1.1 and navigate to the firmware upgrade tab.
    3. With a wired connection, initiate the firmware upgrade and wait. Do not unplug any cables, use the reset button, or try to access the router until the power light on the router switches on and stops flashing.
    4. Download the standard version.
    5. Within DD-WRT, upgrade to the standard version.

    Remember to set up good security (enable WPA + change the login credentials). There's lots of cool settings like radio scheduling, operation mode, transmit power adjusting, etc.
     
    knightingmagic, Apr 10, 2008
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  4. chinmonkie

    chinmonkie Notebook Evangelist

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    do you know what version of WRT54GL you are using? v1.1 or 1.0 I had alittle difficulty with 1.1. My personal experence is to upgrade to v23 mini then upgrade to v24 standard good luck =) and if you ever need help just pm me and I will help =) .. I have a WRt300N and a WRT54GL
     
    chinmonkie, Aug 2, 2008
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