[judyneric]

Buffalo WHR-G125, with Build 14896, v24-sp2 (08/07/10) std.

Hi When I log into my router via Firefox (or other browsers, and other computers), information is missing from the dd-wrt Control Panel, info that used to be there.

I haven't made any changes to my router than I can think of, and the problems began over the past 2 weeks or so. I rebooted the router, to no effect. Before rebooting, I noticed my "up-time" was 50 days.

Here are the things I noticed are missing:

1. All my "Static Lease" fields are blank. I had about 13 static leases, and there are 13 lines, but they are empty.



2. My "Port Forwarding" entries are gone (from NAT/QOS > Port Forwarding tab).

I did notice on the "NAT/QOS > UpnP" tab that there is a selection that says "Clear port forwards at startup" and it is enabled, so I am not sure if that is why my forwards are gone.



3. On the Status > Router tab, nothing is listed in the Memory section.

In the Network section, nothing is shown in Active IP Connections.



4. When I look to see "active clients" on the Status > LAN tab, nothing is listed.




There may be more missing from the router views, but these are just things I noticed.

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[Murrkf]

Check available nvram. Command is in peacock.

[judyneric]

[Murrkf]

It looks like you lost your settings, unless you are seeing old cached webpages? Clear your browser cache.

Nvram can be lost by insufficient memory, heat, or a bad power supply. You are right that nvram memory doesn't appear to be bad....at least not now! Maybe because it was cleared.

[judyneric]

Thanks for your help, I appreciate it!

I had accessed the Buffalo from other browsers and computers, and the problem was on each of them. But I did just clear the cache again, just to doublecheck, and problem remains.

What's odd is that I know the settings are still in there for Static Leases, because I tried to add one to see what would happen, and it tells me the lease already exists.

I have read about the 30/30/30 hard reset. Is that the next best step? And would that would mean I'd have to reinput all my settings?

One other thing, in the peacock thread, it says, "Upgrade (or downgrade)to one of the forum recommended builds listed in this section, especially if you are running SP1 or v24 final (05/21/08 )13064 or 14896."

I have 14896, but I am not sure if that sentence means I should change my build, as my date is different (in other words, does that date apply only to 13064?).

Thanks again!

[barryware]

how many static leases do you have?

Try:

nvram set static_leasenum="5"

nvram commit

reboot

note: change the number 5 to how many static leases you have.

if that works, then we can fix your port forwards.

nvram set forwardspec_entries="10"

nvram commit

reboot

as with the static leases, change the 10 to how ever many port forwards you have (had)..

port range forwarding is:

nvram set forward_entries="1"

[judyneric]

[barryware]

if you have all that missing (dhcp leases, static leases, etc.. etc..)

I would reset the router back to defaults and reconfigure..

I know it is a pita but because there are variables missing or set to null, you do not know what else could be wrong / missing.

How are you entering the commands? via telnet (preferred) or through the commands gui?

[Murrkf]

[judyneric]

barryware: I was entering the commands through the web interface on the "Administration > Commands" area.

Murrkf: Okay, I'll give build 15962 a shot.


I'm currently reading a bunch of threads, and trying to find the download.


Thanks again for the help from both of you, it is much appreciated!

[judyneric]

Update: Hi!

My rebuild from 14896 seems to have gone well thus far. I ended up with an install listed as "Firmware: DD-WRT v24-sp2 (08/12/10) min" because I could not locate build 15962 you'd referred to.

I did a 30/30/30 the device before installing the new firmware. I installed it thru web GUI, waited about 10 minutes, then did a 30/30/30 again.

It's working fine, showing my active connections, status, traffic, and whatnot.

I have not yet set any Static Leases; should I? I'll have about 15 various devices hooked into the router (wireless or LAN) and I not not if I should just let the Buffalo work it out, or make it all nice and neat and contestant. Some people say to set Static IPs, some say 'don't.' What to you geniuses think?


I have a few gaming devices, an internet-enable alarm clock, VOIP phone, a few iPods, a network printer, tablets, and wireless laptops and tablets.

Alright, kind people, I have been typing this message forever tonight, in in an Ambien Netherwold Hazy Fog. Using correction has never been harder to ude@

Thanks, judyneric

[mpg54]

I had the worst problem with this, same as you. I tried resetting back to the Factory firmware and then back to dd-wrt. After a few hours I finally figured it out. It's a simple as this and you going to kick yourself for it, I certainly did. You're missing a number in one of your MAC addresses. Check them closely, this is what causes this issue. If one of the MAC addresses is not valid it will cause all the values from that point on to be blank. It wasn't easy to notice as I was missing a single digit, but that was the problem. You'll need to wipe out all your entries then save. Then re-enter them ensuring all your addresses are correct/valid. That will solve your issue.
Thanks.

[judyneric]

thanks mpg, but i already reinstalled.

if it happens again, i'll try your suggestion. thanks!

[PatrickH]

I had a similar problem today.

Except that the routeur is a Netgear WNR3500. It was still running fine but the web interface showing the same thing as you.

One more thing : It was saying my router was a WRT54G

I tried a reset and.... well, the router didn't come back online. Had to do a 30/30/30 reset and now it's back.

First time I have a problem since... I'm not sure when I bought that router now, maybe 2 years ago?