Dd installing linksys v5 wrt wrt54g

Linksys firmware on it. First thing I noted, my router went in management mode everytime I hard-reset'd it. A supplementary powerycle was mandatory. I followed the steps described in the wiki, but the TFTP steps didn't work at all. The modem was then stuck in management mode. I booted the router many times and the results were the same: Boot without TFTP : goes in management mode. Boot with TFTP: goes in normal mode. The TFTP wasn't udating anything, it kind of "triggered" the normal menu.

Weird behavior However, doing it incorrectly can leave you with a router that you have to throw away. Installing programs on a router, known as firmware, are achieved by a method called flashing. This article helps you determine which installation process is for you on your supported router, as well as giving router suggestions and information about flashing each one.

If your device is supported, you may find specific information in the Hardware-specific page for your router. However, to avoid Bricking your router , please finish reading this entire page first. You will then want to follow what is written for your particular device. Before you try to take any actions, including loading any firmware to your router Unfortunately, skipping this step leads many to brick break their routers. Start there Don't just load VFinal or SP1.

Read the English Broadcom Forum Announcements referenced above to find out why. The user-friendly dd-wrt download page will help you identify the correct "killer" and dd-wrt firmware versions as applicable for your device as needed.

However, you must use the peacock thread and use the information in the Hardware-specific page to accurately identify your hardware and not create a problem that renders your router useless. After you have read THIS page, and gotten some background on the peacock page, the Hardware-specific page may be the most useful page for you in terms of identifying your router, figuring out what files you need to download including instructions , and figuring out the correct installation procedures.

See: Where do I download firmware. A quick search of the wiki and I came up empty but it is around somewhere. There is a link here for going back I'd say not Posted: Sat Sep 09, Post subject:. What are you doing with these routers? I have about 4 or 5 sitting on a shelf collecting dust.

Haven't touched them in years. These are wrt54gl's and rev of wrt54g. Posted: Tue Sep 12, Post subject:.