Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 9:44 Post subject: TP-Link TL-WR1043ND periodically hangs, v24-sp2 svn 16994
Hello folks
I'm just getting started with dd-wrt. I have two WR1043ND routers that worked for several months with their default firmwares flawlessly - not a single drop of WAN or WIFI connections.
A few weeks ago I researched and identified rev 16994 as probably the best version for this model, and carefully installed it on both routers precisely according to the instructions.
The installations seemed successful except that once every couple of days the routers seem to drop the WAN connection. There is still a WIFI connection though, but when I try accessing the router via the web interface the router either doesn't respond or, sometimes, I can get the status page briefly and after a few seconds the web interface stops responding.
To restore operation of the router I am cycling the power for it, and occasionally I need to do 2-4 cycles until it reconnect properly.
Guys, My router has been doing the same after I updated to the latest TP-Link firmware. I was going to flash DD-WRT hoping that would solve my problem but looks like the flashing process inherently screws up (potentially) the router no matter what you are flashing.
before doing it do a 30/30/30 and after the upgrade do it again
of course - lan cable not wifi
write down your configs
bet wifi conf for me: ng-mixed, manual channel setting, manual wide channel setting, channel width: if you`r using n-clients then turbo, if g/n then dynamic _________________ TP-Link TL-WDR4300 v1 - DD-WRT std svn 26372;? 6to4
before doing it do a 30/30/30 and after the upgrade do it again
of course - lan cable not wifi
yes. Update any atheros build you may have to newer than 18024. Newer are with kernel ver.3.
Look at this -> http://svn.dd-wrt.com:8000/ticket/2427
I think your complaints are quite similar to what I noted before switching to newer kernel. If yes, then upgrade.
I recommend one who wants to upgrade their atheros to wait for the new beta after 18777 which is promised to appear 'soon'. This is because 18777 does have some LED issues with TP-LINK devices like TL-WR741ND having all lights on. Also, TL-WR841N will have its wifi led working on the next beta. Not to mention the newer wifi driver after 17990 which has made a difference like that in driving bentley instead of 20-year old car...