The repeater mode doesn't exist in atheros. It's client mode, but adding a virtual interface as AP.
AT first I tried client mode only, and connecting the computer through ethernet to the switch.
As it worked well, I added the virtual interface, as AP, bridged with the client. Worked the same in the ethernet side, and then connecting through wifi and also got great performance.
Do you think there is a difference between hw versions?, according to tp-link the only diference between wr740n v4.x and wr741nd v4.x is the detachable antenna, and also the only diference between subversions (4.x , 4.y, etc) is the firmware (software) version.
I am reading mixed results, as I said, I also have a wr841nd v7.2 (build r17201) and client mode works perfect, but that same build doesn't seem to work for people with hw version 7.1, and I kindda see the same patern here, wr740n v4.2 working ok, but wr741nd v4.3 having issues.
Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 2:32 Post subject: Webrevert for wr741nd with wr740n file
Regarding the problem I reported earlier to restore stock firmware for my router, using the webrevert file for my wr741nd v4.x wasn't working.
And since the wr740n v4.x is supposed to be the same, I decided to use the webrevert file for that one, as many of you might guess, it worked ok, tp-link firmware was restored, leaving me as the owner of a wr740n router according to the firmware, so I downloaded the correct firmware for my router from tp-link, and to my disbelief, it refuses to flash, but not only stock firmware, openwrt firmware for wr741nd, doesn't flash either, had to use the file for wr740n, and then from telnet download and apply the right one.
I know, it is a waste of time, but right now I don't want to open my router and use the serial console.
Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 9:20 Post subject: WR740n v4.2 Wan MAC Add issue !
abogangster wrote:
dabyd64 wrote:
The repeater mode doesn't exist in atheros. It's client mode, but adding a virtual interface as AP.
AT first I tried client mode only, and connecting the computer through ethernet to the switch.
As it worked well, I added the virtual interface, as AP, bridged with the client. Worked the same in the ethernet side, and then connecting through wifi and also got great performance.
Do you think there is a difference between hw versions?, according to tp-link the only diference between wr740n v4.x and wr741nd v4.x is the detachable antenna, and also the only diference between subversions (4.x , 4.y, etc) is the firmware (software) version.
I am reading mixed results, as I said, I also have a wr841nd v7.2 (build r17201) and client mode works perfect, but that same build doesn't seem to work for people with hw version 7.1, and I kindda see the same patern here, wr740n v4.2 working ok, but wr741nd v4.3 having issues.
Regarding the WR740n v4.2. I have flashed to dd-wrt and works fine, but my ISP requires to connect with assigned wan mac add, so when I go via GUI (web-interface) - MAC Address Clone and change it to assigned mac add, it doesn't save it. I tried so many time and no results.
Thanks.
Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 21:36 Post subject: I'm having that MAC address problem like the poster above me
I've installed DD-WRT on my WR740N v4.2 everything seems to be working fine except for that lag accessing web-interface and this thing with cloning WAN MAC address.Somehow it isn't saving or something like that and this way making it impossible to connect to internet for me.
Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 23:05 Post subject: Re: WR740n v4.2 Wan MAC Add issue SOLVED
lumi966 wrote:
I've installed DD-WRT on my WR740N v4.2 everything seems to be working fine except for that lag accessing web-interface and this thing with cloning WAN MAC address.Somehow it isn't saving or something like that and this way making it impossible to connect to internet for me.
Just write this command via gui at Administration - Commands:
nvram set wan_hwaddr=__:__:__:__:__ (your assigned MAC), than hit Save Startup and reboot the Router. After this you can see on the web-interface the wan mac add changed. Bye!
I am now running the official build for this device and I face wireless problems.
Look at the attached image showing crowded wifi air around me.
First, despite the fact that there are three other routers on 6th channel, my router has also chosen it for the best. This is more than weird since there are other channels that seem to be free at first glance.
Second, when I was on Turbo mode my router could not broadcast anything. It could not find a free channel spectrum so that it broadcasts on Turbo and did not even enable the wifi. Wireless admin page shows channel number Unknown. I set it to 20mhz width and wifi network appeared on one of the most crowded channels.
I have other 15-20 routers TL-WR740Nv4 running on different locations and they have no problem enabling Turbo mode and selecting channel for it if the air was not so crowded.
Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2012 14:04 Post subject: Re: WR740n v4.2 Wan MAC Add issue SOLVED
bukipr1 wrote:
lumi966 wrote:
I've installed DD-WRT on my WR740N v4.2 everything seems to be working fine except for that lag accessing web-interface and this thing with cloning WAN MAC address.Somehow it isn't saving or something like that and this way making it impossible to connect to internet for me.
Just write this command via gui at Administration - Commands:
nvram set wan_hwaddr=__:__:__:__:__ (your assigned MAC), than hit Save Startup and reboot the Router. After this you can see on the web-interface the wan mac add changed. Bye!
Hi buki I tried your method and sometimes it changed the wan's mac address in the status page sometimes it didn't but I still couldn't connect to internet(it says it's connected PPPOE,but ISP is refusing to send data).I'm 100% sure it has something to do with wan's mac address but I'm not being able to fix it.Thank you!
Today i try to upgrade to the last build 18767, and i think i bricked my TL-WR740N v4. After restart, only power led is light and i get no response from the router. What can i do in this situation ? I tried 30-3-30 reset, no succes.
works fine for me.
After changing the firmware give it at least 3 minutes, then power-cycle the router. The power led will show, 15secs later the wifi led shows. In the current version there will be no other leds that turn on, even if the ports are connected.
Yeah, build 18767 (webflash) bricked my router too.
This is the console output:
Quote:
Starting kernel ...
[ 0.000000] Linux version 3.2.12-rc1-svn18767 (root@dd-wrt) (gcc version 4.6.3 20120201 (prerelease) (Linaro GCC 4.6-2012.02) ) #1444 Sun Mar 18 08:20:20 CET 2012
[ 0.000000] flash_size passed from bootloader = 4
[ 0.000000] bootconsole [early0] enabled
[ 0.000000] CPU revision is: 00019374 (MIPS 24Kc)
Booting Atheros AR9330 rev 1.1 (0x0111)(Hornet)...
[ 0.000000] Determined physical RAM map:
[ 0.000000] memory: 02000000 @ 00000000 (usable)
[ 0.000000] Zone PFN ranges:
[ 0.000000] Normal 0x00000000 -> 0x00002000
[ 0.000000] Movable zone start PFN for each node
[ 0.000000] early_node_map[1] active PFN ranges
[ 0.000000] 0: 0x00000000 -> 0x00002000
And it stops there forever.
Edit: I also tried the 703n firmware with the same results.
For the affected people: The only way to recover is opening the router and flashing trough the console.
I reverted back to 18740.
DON'T FLASH r18767 UNLESS YOU CAN ACCESS TO CONSOLE
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Hmmm...not good...i will try to return in warranty tomorrow.
If you get your warranty refused you may send it to me in Bulgaria. I will fix it and send it back to you. Don't worry I will not charge you anything for service. You may just cover postal expenses (if you are in the EU I will pay about EUR 5,- to send it to you).
Hmmm...not good...i will try to return in warranty tomorrow.
If you get your warranty refused you may send it to me in Bulgaria. I will fix it and send it back to you. Don't worry I will not charge you anything for service. You may just cover postal expenses (if you are in the EU I will pay about EUR 5,- to send it to you).
Thanks for help. I will see if i resolve problem under warranty. And if i can't, i will appreciate if you can help me.
Some time ago I made a topic in other forum, explaining how to made a very cheap RS-232 to TTL converter.
For those who doesn't understand electronics, I will explain that this is needed to convert voltages.
RS-232 uses levels between -12V and +12V.
TTL use 0 to +5V, or 0 to +3,3V, that depends in the circuit needs. Our router needs 3,3V.
So we must convert them or we will damage the router.
With this converter you don't have to adjust anything, as it takes the voltage from the router.
So it is automatic.
This is a copy of the procedure to build a cheap converter:
Console adapter with self-made converter
Look that the POSITIVE side of the capacitor goes to Gnd!!
This is because whe have over -12V there, don't connect the negative side to Gnd!
Other pinouts:
BC547
Make attention, the correct view is with flat side forwards!
BC557
Again the flat side is the reference
1N4148
Look at the line in the side of the diode, don't connect it backwards
Electrolytic capacitor
Watch the - (minus) line drawed. That side, is the negative.
Don't connect it backwards, it may explode!
That is really cheap, at most 1-3 euros in a expensive shop.
Console adapter with Nokia DKU-5 Cable
IF you can wait a few days, you can order the cheapest Nokia DKU-5 cable in ebay.
The pinout is like this:
So you only need to cut the wire.
Then with a tester you can associate which wire color was connected to Rx, TX and Gnd. Don't connect Vcc to this cable!!
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