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  Topic: ASUS RT-N66U Rev 3.20 Possibly bricked.
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PostForum: Broadcom SoC based Hardware   Posted: Sat May 04, 2013 8:21   Subject: ASUS RT-N66U Rev 3.20 Possibly bricked.
Before you jump onto the JTAG'ing wagon, can you confirm which of the 9 leds are lit after powering on the device (normal boot)?
  Topic: [SOLVED] Need help debricking my RT-N66U
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PostForum: Broadcom SoC based Hardware   Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2013 5:28   Subject: RT-N66U - Bad CFE / Flash Recovery
I'm back! Thanks to all those that have been patient while I dealt with a family emergency.

Recovery Method (RTN66U with 3 steady lights or bad CFE flash).

You will require the following before ...
  Topic: TJTAG 3.0.2 Released + Custom/Mod CFE
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PostForum: Broadcom SoC based Hardware   Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 15:56   Subject: TJTAG 3.0.2 Released + Custom/Mod CFE
I've come up with a workaround for non-supported flash chips, at least for spansion chips; could work for other chips too.

After going through the source code of several jtag software, I noticed th ...
  Topic: [SOLVED] Need help debricking my RT-N66U
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PostForum: Broadcom SoC based Hardware   Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 11:55   Subject: Success @ last!!
Hey guys Very Happy

Just thought I'd share with you all that I have successfully resurrected my bricked RT-N66U (Bad CFE Flash) using a combination of jtag software, some pretty nifty reverse engineering, ...
  Topic: [SOLVED] Need help debricking my RT-N66U
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PostForum: Broadcom SoC based Hardware   Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 8:49   Subject: [SOLVED] Need help debricking my RT-N66U
Thanks- I ordered a new AC66U and am awaiting delivery of the Tumpa board for further testing on the bricked RT-N66U.

How long does it usually take to flash a 256KB vs 132KB CFE file via the wiggle ...
  Topic: [SOLVED] Need help debricking my RT-N66U
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PostForum: Broadcom SoC based Hardware   Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2012 14:55   Subject: [SOLVED] Need help debricking my RT-N66U
The man himself - Thanks for your input, Lom.

I figured that out after opening up some of the backup files I was able to generate (blanks) - glad I have the original bootloader on hand.

Can you ...
  Topic: [SOLVED] Need help debricking my RT-N66U
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PostForum: Broadcom SoC based Hardware   Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2012 14:33   Subject: [SOLVED] Need help debricking my RT-N66U
Thanks Zyxeu Smile

I had already gone over the source code and have been in contact with Tornado (who couldn't assist as he didn't have the RT-N66U) - tried using tjtag, brjtag and zjtag with mixed re ...
  Topic: [SOLVED] Need help debricking my RT-N66U
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PostForum: Broadcom SoC based Hardware   Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 7:50   Subject: [SOLVED] Need help debricking my RT-N66U
Ran tjtag -probeonly /skipdetect /fc:93 /dma and I am now seeing:


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EJTAG Debrick Utility v3.0.2.1 Tornado-MOD
================================== ...
  Topic: [SOLVED] Need help debricking my RT-N66U
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PostForum: Broadcom SoC based Hardware   Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 7:34   Subject: [SOLVED] Need help debricking my RT-N66U
I was able to erase / flash the original cfe using fc:149 (Macronix 32MB) vs fc:92/93 (Spansion 32MB) - however, the router failed to boot properly... I find it strange that only three leds are dimly ...
  Topic: RT-N66 CFE Thread
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PostForum: Broadcom SoC based Hardware   Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 7:24   Subject: RT-N66 CFE Thread
The original cfe is 256 KB and the modified 64K is 131 KB in size - can someone confirm this pls?
  Topic: [SOLVED] Need help debricking my RT-N66U
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PostForum: Broadcom SoC based Hardware   Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 12:37   Subject: [SOLVED] Need help debricking my RT-N66U
Links are in peacock announcement, note 6. You might have to search for pinout for that router if it has a jtag port....

Thanks Murrkf - I read the post, tried the recommendations (of which none r ...
  Topic: TJTAG 3.0.2 Released + Custom/Mod CFE
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PostForum: Broadcom SoC based Hardware   Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 6:32   Subject: support for S29GL256P10TF101 Spansion chip
Hi Tornado

I downloaded tjtag 3.0.2 yesterday and noticed that it was missing support for Flash Chip = Spansion S29GL256P10TF101 147FF092 C

Notice Message: *** Unknown or NO Flash Chip Detected ...
  Topic: [SOLVED] Need help debricking my RT-N66U
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PostForum: Broadcom SoC based Hardware   Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2012 21:14   Subject: [SOLVED] Need help debricking my RT-N66U
Hi

So it seems my N66 has been bricked after a CFE flash! At first I was v. pissed then I remembered that I had bought a parallel kit(Tornado's) a couple of years back as backup but had actually ne ...
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