Joined: 13 Jun 2006 Posts: 1608 Location: SE Michigan USA
Posted: Wed May 10, 2017 3:39 Post subject:
NiceGreenNachos wrote:
Thanks for the reply guys. I have only flashed the router twice. And I did a 30/30/30 before and after.
I only want one partition to have dd-wrt. And the other the latest default. I can flash to reload the oem firmware, right?
The 30/30/30 reset is no longer needed and can brick a newer router. Just use the reset button to reset.
If you flashed twice you have overwritten the Linksys firmware. You did not state the model of router you have. Kong used to have a back to Linksys flash for everything except the wrt3200. However, he has taken his links down so those are not available unless you find someone who had the one you need available.
This is the reason I and others state to always flash from the Linksys UI.
Removing Linksys from partition is a big mistake as far as I am concerned.
Use the ubootenv command to flip into the Linksys partition, from the web gui you can flash any image you want. Putting 3rd party firmware on both partitions is just giving yourself a headache.
Make a backup of your ddwrt settings and reload them after you flash a new ddwrt image if you want.
Don't count on finding a ddwrt to factory image anymore.
For me, it's quite simple. I won't ever use the factory image ever again. I've gotten everything I need out of this router. I will use DD-WRT until it dies and then buy a new router and it won't be a Linksys this time. _________________ Routing:.......Asus RT-AX88U (Asuswrt-Merlin 384.14) Switching:....Netgear GS608_V3 & GS605_V4, TrendNet TEG-S82G & TEG-S50G
Joined: 30 Mar 2007 Posts: 61 Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 0:54 Post subject:
htismaqe wrote:
LookingForMyMojo wrote:
Removing Linksys from partition is a big mistake as far as I am concerned.
Use the ubootenv command to flip into the Linksys partition, from the web gui you can flash any image you want. Putting 3rd party firmware on both partitions is just giving yourself a headache.
Make a backup of your ddwrt settings and reload them after you flash a new ddwrt image if you want.
Don't count on finding a ddwrt to factory image anymore.
For me, it's quite simple. I won't ever use the factory image ever again. I've gotten everything I need out of this router. I will use DD-WRT until it dies and then buy a new router and it won't be a Linksys this time.
Even if you don't plan to use the stock partition, it is useful to have in the event a new DD-WRT update is unstable, such as the one that was just pulled. _________________ WRT1900AC V1 @ LEDE r4576-4.4
I wont buy anything BUT the WRT series, you can't kill them and you can try ANY software. Once the images have the kinks worked out these are awesome routers.
Mine are running top-notch.
Have to keep in mind that "3rd party ready" means that 3rd parties have to develop the image, usually after the hardware is released. That takes time.
DDWRT, LEDE and Gargoyle run on all of them now, extremely well. Can't ask for more then that. _________________ My "WRT" rant, and why I have gone ddwrt on x86, no more consumer routers. ( ac86u as access points & bridges )
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 1:55 Post subject: Same question - Can I flash directly over old Kong Build?
I'm keen to try out BS build as well - is there an issue flashing directly over my existing Kong build and will my settings be saved or will I need to re-configure?
My settings are backed up, can you flash then restore settings from kong build?
also whats the link for the latest stable built thats best to use with wrt1900acs V2. the latest seem to have some issues. is there a stable build or all have some issues? Kong built seems stable for me
Last edited by dan801 on Wed Jun 14, 2017 1:51; edited 1 time in total
I'll raise my hand in support of the wrt1900acs, and Linksys in general. Sure, like most of us, I was disappointed when they sold their outfit to Belkin; it felt like they sold out. The only Belkin router I'd owned was not 3rd party friendly and the firmware felt like a toy version of what I had been using on the WRT54Gv2. This new breed of WRT hardware is fast, reliable and equally importantly, 3rd party friendly. The dual partition thing is genius. The only thing that would make them better is if they'd allot more resources to the 3d party liason team.
Linksys hardware has never let me down. All of my networking woes are my own from tinkering beyond my ability.
Firmware: DD-WRT v3.0-r31924 std (05/02/17)
Haven't tried anything newer and probably won't until these Marvell yahoos get their drivers sorted out.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, it doesn't matter anymore which router version goes with the latest DDWRTs. _________________ Netgear r8000 - DD-WRT v3.0-r46380
I'll raise my hand in support of the wrt1900acs, and Linksys in general. Sure, like most of us, I was disappointed when they sold their outfit to Belkin; it felt like they sold out. The only Belkin router I'd owned was not 3rd party friendly and the firmware felt like a toy version of what I had been using on the WRT54Gv2. This new breed of WRT hardware is fast, reliable and equally importantly, 3rd party friendly. The dual partition thing is genius. The only thing that would make them better is if they'd allot more resources to the 3d party liason team.
Linksys hardware has never let me down. All of my networking woes are my own from tinkering beyond my ability.
Firmware: DD-WRT v3.0-r31924 std (05/02/17)
Haven't tried anything newer and probably won't until these Marvell yahoos get their drivers sorted out.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, it doesn't matter anymore which router version goes with the latest DDWRTs.
I have a copy. Apparently I haven't been paying attention, but why isn't it in the ftp server anymore? I don't want to spread a bad seed if it was officially pulled. _________________ Netgear r8000 - DD-WRT v3.0-r46380
Just got a copy cheers. I think the copy seemed to have an issue with a broadcom chip and was pulled for everyone. Seems to be the last stable version without major issues.
