Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2017 19:28 Post subject: DIR-862L Debricking Help
Hello all,
I tried to upgrade from 33413 to 33492.
It did not work via GUI.
I tried to upgrade via D-link Recovery mode (192.168.0.1). I even tried factory-to-dd-wrt, webupgrade, and even the factory firmware. None worked.
The Recovery page just says upgrading and stays like that for at least 20 min (I did not touch it for 20 min).
I can't seem to get tftp to work.
I have never been able to open this router.
I have serial, tftp, and even JTAG experience. I know how to debrick routers.
There should be screws under the top label. I once took apart one of the weird shaped d-link routers to do serial recovery. _________________ I am far from a guru, I'm barely a novice.
Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2017 20:37 Post subject: Screws
I have taken off the 3 screws on the bottom (under 3 of the 4 rubber feet) but I can't figure out how the thing comes apart or if there are more screws. _________________ Before asking a question on the forums, update dd-wrt: Where do I download firmware? I suggest reading it all.
QCA Best WiFi Settings
Some dd-wrt wiki pages are up to date, others are not. PM me if you find an old one.
Atheros:
Netgear R7800 x3 - WDS AP / station, gateway, QoS
TP-Link Archer C7 v2 x2 - WDS Station
TP-Link TL-WDR3600 v1 - WDS Station
TP-Link 841nd v8 - NU
D-Link 615 C1/E3/I1 x 7 - 1 WDS station
D-Link 825 B1 - NU
D-Link 862L A1 x2 - WDS Station
Netgear WNDR3700v2 - NU
UBNT loco M2 x2 - airOS
Broadcom
Linksys EA6400 - Gateway, QoS
Asus N66U - AP
Netgear WNDR3700v3 - not used
MediaTek
UBNT EdgeRouter X - switch
Posted: Sun May 13, 2018 19:17 Post subject: Re: Screws
ian5142 wrote:
I have taken off the 3 screws on the bottom (under 3 of the 4 rubber feet) but I can't figure out how the thing comes apart or if there are more screws.
Sorry to dig up an old thread, but while searching on how to install DD-WRT on a DIR-862L, found this one and thought I'd help.
The top of the unit does have to be removed as well - it's held in place by 4 plastic clips - it feels like its going to break (and probably will - I broke one clip) in order to open it up.
I ended up reviving it by TFTP and the mini-web server on the router itself. No need to hook up serial like I thought. _________________ Before asking a question on the forums, update dd-wrt: Where do I download firmware? I suggest reading it all.
QCA Best WiFi Settings
Some dd-wrt wiki pages are up to date, others are not. PM me if you find an old one.
Atheros:
Netgear R7800 x3 - WDS AP / station, gateway, QoS
TP-Link Archer C7 v2 x2 - WDS Station
TP-Link TL-WDR3600 v1 - WDS Station
TP-Link 841nd v8 - NU
D-Link 615 C1/E3/I1 x 7 - 1 WDS station
D-Link 825 B1 - NU
D-Link 862L A1 x2 - WDS Station
Netgear WNDR3700v2 - NU
UBNT loco M2 x2 - airOS
Broadcom
Linksys EA6400 - Gateway, QoS
Asus N66U - AP
Netgear WNDR3700v3 - not used
MediaTek
UBNT EdgeRouter X - switch
