Bricked Asus RT-N66U

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Miz
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 20:21    Post subject: Bricked Asus RT-N66U Reply with quote
Hello, recently I have recently got new router ( Asus RT-N66U ) and decided to install DD-WRT on it, but apparently that went horribly long.
After spending 6 hours trying to fix it by my self, nothing good turned out of it.

I have tried 30/30/30 reset didn't help.
But i have noticed one thing, when I reset router ( turn it off, hold down WPS button and turn it on ) I'm able to get into http://imgkk.com/i/79q3.png but split second later if i reload page I'm unable to access it ( shows status Sending request and it just times out ).
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 21:06    Post subject: Reply with quote
Try that using the factory fw.
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Miz
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 7:13    Post subject: Reply with quote
It fails to connect.
When i run 'ping 192.168.1.1 -t', when restarting router only 1-2 pings are successful and then every other is like router would be unresponsive ( same with http )
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 14:07    Post subject: Reply with quote
To put the router in recovery mode, you have to turn it on while the Reset button is pressed. The WPS button is for clearing nvram.
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 17:41    Post subject: Reply with quote
Well I was able to get into recovery mode ( power light was slowly flashing ), but i accicently turned router off and cant get into it again.
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 18:03    Post subject: Reply with quote
Miz wrote:
Well I was able to get into recovery mode ( power light was slowly flashing ), but i accicently turned router off and cant get into it again.


Just repeat the procedure. There's no reason for you to be unable to access Recovery Mode, unless you had run into an issue while updating the CFE rather than the firmware.
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 2:11    Post subject: Reply with quote
We're working on JTAG recovery should it be necessary, though it doesn't sound like it in your case. Serial might help you out.
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Miz
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 13:05    Post subject: Reply with quote
Resolved my solution.
I had to clear nvram and then try to boot into recovery mode. I was also trying to upload wrong firmware.
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Miz
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 13:10    Post subject: Reply with quote
However I'm still experiencing some issues, network speed is not as fast as it should be ( using router ):

I'm getting at maximum ~115 megabits per second ( http://imgkk.com/i/c_fy.png );
When cat 5e cable is directly plugged into pc, I get ~300 megabit per second speeds ( http://imgkk.com/i/n-d7.png http://imgkk.com/i/3cb5.png )

Any recommendations?
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 13:57    Post subject: Reply with quote
Miz wrote:
However I'm still experiencing some issues, network speed is not as fast as it should be ( using router ):

I'm getting at maximum ~115 megabits per second ( http://imgkk.com/i/c_fy.png );
When cat 5e cable is directly plugged into pc, I get ~300 megabit per second speeds ( http://imgkk.com/i/n-d7.png http://imgkk.com/i/3cb5.png )

Any recommendations?


Network speed between what and what?
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Miz
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 14:05    Post subject: Reply with quote
RMerlin wrote:
Miz wrote:
However I'm still experiencing some issues, network speed is not as fast as it should be ( using router ):

I'm getting at maximum ~115 megabits per second ( http://imgkk.com/i/c_fy.png );
When cat 5e cable is directly plugged into pc, I get ~300 megabit per second speeds ( http://imgkk.com/i/n-d7.png http://imgkk.com/i/3cb5.png )

Any recommendations?


Network speed between what and what?


Isp - fiber optic converter - router - pc = maximum 120mbps
Isp - fiber optic converter - pc = 300-350mbps

When ever router is connected, I'm unable to reach full download and upload speeds I should be getting, not sure if its configuration issue, dd-wrt or router it self ( which seems unlikely ).
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Miz
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 16:16    Post subject: Reply with quote
So yes, I have flashed original firmware and i get full speeds again, something is up with DD-WRT.
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 16:49    Post subject: Reply with quote
DD-WRT is not the fastest at routing. I would suggest that, if you want to make full use of your bandwidth, you should check out Merlin's builds on SmallNetBuilder here:
http://forums.smallnetbuilder.com/showthread.php?t=7846
These builds are improved versions of Asus stock firmware with many added features. Not quite as customizable as DD-WRT but very powerful.

RMerlin, I'm surprised you didn't shamelessly plug your own thread!
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 17:34    Post subject: Reply with quote
All problems resolved. Much appreciated :]
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 17:48    Post subject: Reply with quote
socal87 wrote:
RMerlin, I'm surprised you didn't shamelessly plug your own thread!


This is the DD-WRT forums. I am but a guest here, any self-promotion would be impolite. Smile
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