Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2013 4:23 Post subject: loosing firmware after power off
Hi guys. I've researched all over but I can't find the exact problem I have. Basically, my Linksys E3200 goes directly into Management Mode / Firmware Upgrade at boot. This happened after I tried flashing the first ddwrt firmware as per the instructions on the wiki.
So, when in management mode after power on, I can flash either the initial ddwrt firmware or the original stock firmware. The flash will be successful and after reboot I can log in to either firmware (green led stable). The problem is that if I disconnect the linksys form the power cord and connect it again, boom I'm back in management mode. The router survives flash firmwares if kept connected to electricity, but after it loses it.
I've tried the 30/30/30 and flashing through tftp. When loading TFTP, the windows program doesn't see the router, although I can connect to it and everything....
What else can I do. The router is "semi/bricked". I don't want to use it if every time I lose power I have to start all over...
Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2013 15:00 Post subject: Re: loosing firmware after power off
chaleman wrote:
Hi guys. I've researched all over but I can't find the exact problem I have. Basically, my Linksys E3200 goes directly into Management Mode / Firmware Upgrade at boot. This happened after I tried flashing the first ddwrt firmware as per the instructions on the wiki.
So, when in management mode after power on, I can flash either the initial ddwrt firmware or the original stock firmware. The flash will be successful and after reboot I can log in to either firmware (green led stable). The problem is that if I disconnect the linksys form the power cord and connect it again, boom I'm back in management mode. The router survives flash firmwares if kept connected to electricity, but after it loses it.
I've tried the 30/30/30 and flashing through tftp. When loading TFTP, the windows program doesn't see the router, although I can connect to it and everything....
What else can I do. The router is "semi/bricked". I don't want to use it if every time I lose power I have to start all over...
Thanks for your help and ideas!!!
Chale
I dont know what you mean with management mode?
What browser are you using?
I recommend to use google chrome, clear the browser cache before you try to flash trough the webinterface.
How is that router put into management mode? Sounds like you have a stuck reset button. _________________ SIG:
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I can install any firmware I want because when I remove power and reconnect, I end up in management mode (firmware upgrade mode). I can ping the router and if I install the firmware from this mode, the router survives soft reboots (w/o doing a power cycle)... and the firmware works and so does the router.
It can be explained as if flash memory where the firmware is installed gets lost at power off. How can I check if it's a stuck power button? does that make sense?
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Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2013 23:36 Post subject:
Usualy those reset buttons have that nice click sound when you press it.. If it does not make that sound it might be stuck... But even if it does make the sound it could be stuck… only way then would be to open the router and test it with a multimeter or desolder it. _________________ Hi
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