Joined: 05 Apr 2017 Posts: 981 Location: Louisiana, USA
Posted: Thu May 10, 2018 0:46 Post subject:
Based off the U-BOOT Environment of the stock WRT32X these should be the correct commands to return a converted WRT32X back to stock:
The following commands have been proven to be incorrect. Do no use! See quote below from page #14 of this Thread for better information.
ghoffman wrote:
the syntax for setenv from the u-boot serial console has no equal sign between the environement variable name and the value you wish to assign. you should add single quotes around assigned strings that have special characters and spaces in them.
see this thread for details about converting wrt3200acm to wrt32x and back:
https://forum.lede-project.org/t/linksys-wrt32x-openwrt-based-firmware-wrt3200acm-crossflash/6730
the process is basically changing the uboot environment strings.
the strings for wrt32x are in that post. assuming that you did not overwrite the uboot loader, then you just have to correct your uboot environment to the wrt32x environment variable strings.
you should be able to do this from an openwrt/dd-wrt console using the fw_setenv command.
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Last edited by spuriousoffspring on Sat May 26, 2018 2:13; edited 1 time in total
Joined: 05 Apr 2017 Posts: 981 Location: Louisiana, USA
Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 17:15 Post subject:
For those of you like me with a Windows PC and almost zero Linux experience: I figured out a way to backup the stock WRT32X in case anything goes wrong after conversion to a WRT3200ACM.
Second, pick your Linux Distribution from the Windows App Store. (See above link)
I went with Ubuntu, but as long as you can run Bash Shell Scripts, I don't think it matters.
Using Notepad++ (availible here: https://notepad-plus-plus.org/ ) copy the Full MTD Backup script from OpenWRT Wiki.
*Make sure to delete each line in the script that begins with a # hashtag as they are instructional comments and not commands.
**Save as a Unix Script File (.bash)
I will attach a plain text copy of the already edited script as .bash file extensions aren't allowed on this forum.
Next, you need to run the script you just saved. I named my script mtdbackup.bash and placed it in my D:/ drive. Wherever you wish to save and run the script from is fine. Just change the path accordingly.
*The backup will automatically save to the same location as the script.
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I can confirm it's working as I've compiled a build for myself and installed it on my WRT32X via the Firmware Update page on the stock firmware. It installs without a hitch.
I can confirm it's working as I've compiled a build for myself and installed it on my WRT32X via the Firmware Update page on the stock firmware. It installs without a hitch.
I checked the download repository for a WRT32X Package, but none yet. I have no idea how to compile.
I am also partial to DD-WRT. Hopefully won't be too much longer before Brainslayer updates the WRT32X DD-WRT Builds for new NAND chip and we'll have a 'Linksys GUI flashable' version _________________ DD-WRT Installation & Setup TUTORIAL http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=311117
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I can confirm it's working as I've compiled a build for myself and installed it on my WRT32X via the Firmware Update page on the stock firmware. It installs without a hitch.
I checked the download repository for a WRT32X Package, but none yet. I have no idea how to compile.
I am also partial to DD-WRT. Hopefully won't be too much longer before Brainslayer updates the WRT32X DD-WRT Builds for new NAND chip and we'll have a 'Linksys GUI flashable' version
I do like dd-wrt more, but I have no clue how to compile it, so I stuck to what I know for now haha. It does have a pretty clean UI though with the material theme: https://imgur.com/a/bDAwVA3
I do like dd-wrt more, but I have no clue how to compile it, so I stuck to what I know for now haha. It does have a pretty clean UI though with the material theme: https://imgur.com/a/bDAwVA3
Just downloaded it and I'll get it flashed & configured hopefully tonight.
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I tried to work with Brainslayer to get a working DDWRT image however he needed physical access to the device in order to finish debugging the final parts. I wasn’t able to provide this.
If someone is closer to him perhaps they would like to donate their hardware temporarily?
Joined: 05 Apr 2017 Posts: 981 Location: Louisiana, USA
Posted: Tue May 15, 2018 13:46 Post subject:
Lantis wrote:
You’re welcome
I tried to work with Brainslayer to get a working DDWRT image however he needed physical access to the device in order to finish debugging the final parts. I wasn’t able to provide this.
If someone is closer to him perhaps they would like to donate their hardware temporarily?
I would be happy to start a hardware donation collection and get him a WRT32X sent directly from Linksys.
There's currently a refurbished WRT32X on Linksys.com for $179.99. I have a 10% off promo code that would make the total = $162.00.
EDIT: Spoke with Linksys Sales Dept. They don't ship to Germany. The cheapest shipping estimate I found (from me to Hardware Donation address) is via USPS: $52.00.
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Joined: 05 Apr 2017 Posts: 981 Location: Louisiana, USA
Posted: Tue May 15, 2018 21:50 Post subject:
I offered to grant access to my WRT32X to Brainslayer via my WRT1900AC v1, however, I am unsure how to do it.
I've never had the need for Port Forwarding before so I am unfamiliar with it.
Here's what I got:
A WRT1900AC v1 running 35927.
A WRT32X with stock Venom firmware.
A Windows Desktop with 2 Network Adapters. 192.168.1.150 and 192.168.1.151.
The WRT1900AC is connected to my primary at 192.168.1.151 and it's IP is set as 192.168.1.1
The WRT32X is connected to 192.168.1.150 and it's IP is set to 192.168.2.1
I have serial access to both routers and one USB-TTL Cable.
BS asked that I connect the WRT32X Serial to the WRT1900
Enable SSH on WRT1900
Then use Port Forwarding (ports 22 & 80) to give him access to the WRT32X using the WRT1900 as a Linux Box.
Can someone 'dumb this down' for me and tell me specifically what needs to be done.
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I offered to grant access to my WRT32X to Brainslayer via my WRT1900AC v1, however, I am unsure how to do it.
I've never had the need for Port Forwarding before so I am unfamiliar with it.
Here's what I got:
A WRT1900AC v1 running 35927.
A WRT32X with stock Venom firmware.
A Windows Desktop with 2 Network Adapters. 192.168.1.150 and 192.168.1.151.
The WRT1900AC is connected to my primary at 192.168.1.151 and it's IP is set as 192.168.1.1
The WRT32X is connected to 192.168.1.150 and it's IP is set to 192.168.2.1
I have serial access to both routers and one USB-TTL Cable.
BS asked that I connect the WRT32X Serial to the WRT1900
Enable SSH on WRT1900
Then use Port Forwarding (ports 22 & 80) to give him access to the WRT32X using the WRT1900 as a Linux Box.
Can someone 'dumb this down' for me and tell me specifically what needs to be done.
Thanks!
I think he wants you to connect the USB from the serial to the WRT1900. Than you have to make a portforwarding from your modem to the WRT1900 so he can access the WRT1900 via SSH and the Webinterface.
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