Both partitions share the same config files but run different ddwrt revisions?
Im trying to troubleshoot with stock
DD-WRT v3.0-r31780M Partition 2
But is getting the same config i had in partition 1 with r31980M
can it have 2 different config files? or need to back up and do changes and go back and forth with saved config files?
in r31780M i get full speed from ISP with no VPN on but worst VPN speeds than r31980M
In r31980M i get better VPN speeds but worst speeds like half of 90mbps with vpn off. (normal usage)
Normal isp is 90MBPS (actually is 75mbps but comcast always gave me more so aroundish 90mbps)
This is using the same server vpn and everything, the only thing that changes is the ddwrt build.
Ok you guys werent lying about this router been fast lol
im getting mostly 60mbps avg and as high as 70-80mbps vpn speeds using the config directly from PIA itself with no speed modifications settings whatsoever
cpu is not even braking over 15% usage with just vpn and one computer.
Last edited by zGunBLADEz on Tue May 30, 2017 13:50; edited 1 time in total
Both partitions share the same config files but run different ddwrt revisions?
Im trying to troubleshoot with stock
DD-WRT v3.0-r31780M Partition 2
But is getting the same config i had in partition 1 with r31980M
can it have 2 different config files? or need to back up and do changes and go back and forth with saved config files?
The nvram settings are in nvram and it don't care what partition you are booted from or what build you have.
It will run according to what the nvram conf is.
FYI --- DO NOT INSTALL THE NEW RELEASE 05-30-2017-r32162 on the EA8500 http://svn.dd-wrt.com/ticket/5849
if some of you already have and need help to recover without opening the box you can post here
Last edited by mrjcd on Tue May 30, 2017 13:58; edited 1 time in total
Both partitions share the same config files but run different ddwrt revisions?
Im trying to troubleshoot with stock
DD-WRT v3.0-r31780M Partition 2
But is getting the same config i had in partition 1 with r31980M
can it have 2 different config files? or need to back up and do changes and go back and forth with saved config files?
The nvram settings are in nvram and it don't care what partition you are booted from or what build you have.
It will run according to what the nvram conf is.
FYI --- DO NOT INSTALL THE NEW RELEASE 05-30-2017-r32162 on the EA8500
if some of you already have and need help to recover without opening the box you can post here
ok got ya and thanks for the heads up about the new build..
r31780M give me better speeds thru wan to lan and VPN speeds over build r31980M (almost 50% more) so im sticking with 31780 for now.
Any dramatic changes between this one and the latests we should be aware about?
any other recommended build? SO far im liking r31780 over r31980 now i just need to rule out the <-Modem-><-8500-> internet dropping connection problems i was getting at the beginning.
Turnning on/off the vpn sometimes i have to reboot router for it to stick good it says connected but no response so i recommend a reboot between on/off save/apply/reboot.
This router reboot in a flash anyway!!!!! lol
If you want a new....newer EA8500 build to play with you can install this:
DD-WRT v3.0-r32067 std (05/15/17)
Linux 3.18.53-rc1 #145 SMP PREEMPT Sat May 13 11:09:03 CEST 2017
Been it using for a while and working very well.
dd-wrt-webupgrade.bin attached -- must be logged in to see attachments
If you want a new....newer EA8500 build to play with you can install this:
DD-WRT v3.0-r32067 std (05/15/17)
Linux 3.18.53-rc1 #145 SMP PREEMPT Sat May 13 11:09:03 CEST 2017
Been it using for a while and working very well.
dd-wrt-webupgrade.bin attached -- must be logged in to see attachments
Firmware: DD-WRT v3.0-r31980M kongat (05/11/17)
now i lost my 31780M i reflash it just to make sure and now i have 31980M on both partitions
If you want a new....newer EA8500 build to play with you can install this:
DD-WRT v3.0-r32067 std (05/15/17)
Linux 3.18.53-rc1 #145 SMP PREEMPT Sat May 13 11:09:03 CEST 2017
Been it using for a while and working very well.
dd-wrt-webupgrade.bin attached -- must be logged in to see attachments
Firmware: DD-WRT v3.0-r31980M kongat (05/11/17)
Ha -- sorry 'bout that. My bad -- I forgot about the little quirk with that build.
Backup your settings.
Do a factory reset and then it will install over the Kong build.
restore settings.
or
install an older BS build like
ftp://ftp.dd-wrt.com/betas/2017/04-24-2017-r31899/linksys-ea8500/
then install the r32067... you can do that without erasing the nvram
Thanks i really like that build best one so far here for me...
that one you say it have a quirk r32067, you werent lying.. it do have a quirk for real i was able to install it but it will install on both partitions simultaneously instead of from part 1 to part 2 or viceversa.
So i have the 31780M as my main for the time being
and i was trying BS-31899 and is behaving the same as the rest half speed compared to the 31780M Thru normal use thru wan and vpn..
Anybody can corroborate this?
As soon as im running 31780M everything flies i dont get it.
yea maybe so. I installed the new r32162 bad build over it may be what caused r32162 to write to both parts ???
Something weird there.
I have serial hooked up and webflash the r32162 over Kong build and it only wrote to one part ..... it's still broken but didn't kill both boot parts.
Probably some bad juju in 32067 depending on what part you are currently booted to --- it never wrote to both parts on mine but it just would not install over a pre-configured Kong build ..yea wierd!!!
I actually have the r32067 running on another EA8500 as main router and its been beautiful with no problems at all.
QOS good
openVPN server good
ath0.1 & ath1.1 bridged to br1
SAMBA good
it's been as good or better than any other I run.
I did notice it is about 6 MB shy of what most BS builds are ... I just haven't looked to see what is missing ... oh well
This is from like 75feet away from router which mind you i have it in top of the subwoofer as im testing it. Only place open for now this is in a straight line 3 walls (bathroom and a pantry) in between all way on the back porch using the 5ghz plus vpn...
Havent play with the 2.4ghz band as that one need more tweaking alot more im leaving that one from last..I barely have any signal back here or none from 2.4ghz which is weird.
My netgear n900 in the other hand is a beast handing 2.4ghz
EA8500
DD-WRT v3.0-r32168 std (05/31/17)
Linux 3.18.55 #153 SMP PREEMPT Sat May 27 01:41:42 CEST 2017 armv7l
No Reset
main router
MAC clone
local DNS
static leases for main & br1
ath0.1 & ath1.1 bridged to br1
Recursive DNS Resolving
openVPN server tun --this also resolves DNS to local devices
SAMBA share FAT32 flash drive.
SSH key login
Also running 2nd EA8500 setup as WAP w/openvpn server tun
--- attached is BS r32168 Tis muchness better than last release
-- sorry 'bout that. My bad -- I forgot about the little quirk with that build.
