Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 20:59 Post subject: TP-Link TL-WR1043ND - No Internet access after flashing
I initially purchased a Buffalo router which had the option of using their so-called "User Friendly Firmware" or dd-wrt (the latter being pre-installed). I tried both and managed to get both systems to work as far as connecting to the Internet was concerned but after a few days I returned the router (due to a few problems with it such as being unable to use the USB connection with my memory stick when using dd-wrt and the router disconnecting the Internet when coming out of so-called ECO mode (using the user-friendly firmware) resulting in my having to run the setup wizard again.
After my brief experience with the Buffalo device, I decided to have one more try at a TP-Link TL-WR1043ND (the first two I had used had been faulty and had to be returned). I'm pleased to say that the new TL-WR1043ND seems to be working fine. However, I decided to try loading the dd-wrt firmware onto it, primarily for the feature of being able to lock down DNS settings (I use OpenDNS as a family content filter). However, although I successfully managed to install the dd-wrt firmware, I could not manage to connect to the Internet. I remembered how I did it with the Buffalo unit (the auto-detect option didn't work, so I manually entered my user name and password into the PPPoE fields) but although this worked with the Buffalo, I couldn't get it to work with the TL-WR1043ND. I had to reinstall the original firmware in the end in order to obtain Internet access. I have no idea what might have gone wrong, so I was wondering if anyone might have any ideas that they could suggest?
Do I take it that no-one has any idea what could have caused the problem I reported, since I've not had any replies? Has anyone successfully managed to configure a TP-Link TL-WR1043ND to run on dd-wrt and subsequently connect to the Internet? Some guidance would be appreciated from the experts if at all possible.
Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 9:36 Post subject: Try providing the FW version
ALWAYS put the version number of the dd-wrt you are using in your post if you are asking for help. It matters. This information can be found in the top right corner of your webgui, or on the status page.
Any ideas anyone? I don't feel inclined to retry dd-wrt unless I have some possible solutions to try out in order to find out why I couldn't connect to the Internet, especially as its working fine with the stock firmware. But it would be nice to have the option of the alternative firmware.
a) yes its able to connect to the internet, but its indeed has some problem. I need to try for several minutes before its successfully connected (After i upgraded to DD-Wrt, my first try took 15 mins... )
b) i was facing ping lost in original firmware, but seem i am still facing it in dd-wrt...
c) my iphone/ipad are able to connect to the router (dd-wrt), but the internet not working... i tried to search for solution in the internet, sometimes it works then sometimes it stopped working.. i have no idea whats was going wrong...
i dont have much experience in dd-wrt, previously managed to flash several routers to dd-wrt without any problem..
anyway my problem still havent settled after trying for several hours...
Any ideas anyone? I don't feel inclined to retry dd-wrt unless I have some possible solutions to try out in order to find out why I couldn't connect to the Internet, especially as its working fine with the stock firmware. But it would be nice to have the option of the alternative firmware.
It works perfect here. I’m not a Guru, I’m just an enthusiast… I’ve been using my TL-WR1043ND without any issues for about 2 years now, I flashed mine right out of the box. Build 16785 works perfectly for us with my hardware version.
We are set to DHCP (Auto Configuration) and everything just works, you are using PPPoE so that might be your issue there. Again I’m not expert but if I had to guess I would say your issue is a PPPoE problem. Check the dd-wrt forums and web for dd-wrt PPPoE issues, a quick searched retuned many hits on the subject, here are just a few
I face the same problem. TL-WR1043ND, Version 1.8. FCC ID: TE7WR1043NX. So should be supported. I tried dd-wrt 18777 and 18024. Both versions were not able to get an WAN IP. The WAN light on the router never show up any signal when connecting to the modem. I do have also an 841N running on dd-wrt on the same modem - no issue. So it is the 1043ND + dd-wrt causing this.
just a quick update
a) I think the router is performing better after i did a 30/30/30 hard reset.. (should i do this earlier! )
b) i am connected through PPPoE. After factory reset, i have only choose "PPPoE" and key in username & password then i am able to connect after a few restart. I didnt modify other settings.
c) my ipad and iphone seem to be able to access the internet now. I changed my wireless securiy to "wpa2 personal mixed" , AES (i am not expert, at least this worked for me.. )
However, i am still experiencing ping lost in wireless connection..
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