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| 3 x 3 | | 3 x 3 | ||
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+ | ! Radio wl0 | ||
+ | | Broadcom 4718 (SoC) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Radio wl1 | ||
+ | | Broadcom 4331 Intensi-fi Single-Chip 802.11n Transceiver | ||
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! Switch | ! Switch | ||
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- | + | = Flashing = | |
- | + | ===These instructions are for E4200 version 1 ONLY! Version 2 has a marvel chipset and is NOT supported=== | |
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=== Warnings === | === Warnings === | ||
- | + | * The E4200 uses '''nv60k''' builds, '''do NOT flash nv64k nor generic builds.''' | |
- | * The E4200 | + | * To upgrade stock firmware to DD-WRT, use the Flashing procedure below. Only use trailed builds (with ''E4200'' in the file name) to avoid bricking. |
- | * | + | * '''AFTER''' initial flash, only use trailed OR '''nv60k''' builds - NOT nv64k nor generic builds. |
- | + | * K3X is recommended once you are running dd-wrt - '''only use a trailed build to flash from K26 to K3X''' | |
- | * | + | ** Newer K3X builds may not have a nv60k.bin build, in this case use the trailed build for upgrades |
- | * | + | ** Recovery from firmware with the wrong nvram size requires use of a JTAG cable to erase the nvram.<sup>1</sup> |
- | * Recovery from | + | * The E4200 works very well with most newer builds >32XXX, see [https://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Index:FAQ#Where_do_I_download_firmware.3F Where do I download firmware?] for links. |
- | + | ** Read model-specific and New Build threads before flashing different firmware | |
- | * | + | * The E4200 dissipates a good deal of heat at the stock 100 mW transmit power |
+ | ** ''Ensure adequate cooling'' or reduce transmit power to 40-50 mW. | ||
=== Flashing Process === | === Flashing Process === | ||
- | + | Perform these steps for initial DD-WRT flash from the stock Linksys GUI: | |
- | + | # Read all of the required [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=51486 Peacock announcement]. | |
- | # Read all | + | # Disconnect any Ethernet cables from router and PC, and disable PC wireless. |
- | # Disconnect | + | # [[Hard reset or 30/30/30|Reset]] the router. |
- | # | + | # Connect Ethernet cable from a LAN port (not the Internet port) of the router to PC doing the flash. |
- | # | + | # Wait for router to boot up, and then for PC to get DHCP address from the router. |
- | + | # Open router GUI (192.168.1.1) in Web browser on PC. | |
# Flash an E4200-specific mini build; e.g., [ftp://ftp.dd-wrt.com/betas/2013/05-27-2013-r21676/broadcom_K26/dd-wrt.v24-21676_NEWD-2_K2.6_mini-e4200.bin '''21676 trailed initial flash build for E4200'''] | # Flash an E4200-specific mini build; e.g., [ftp://ftp.dd-wrt.com/betas/2013/05-27-2013-r21676/broadcom_K26/dd-wrt.v24-21676_NEWD-2_K2.6_mini-e4200.bin '''21676 trailed initial flash build for E4200'''] | ||
- | #* <font color=red>'''Do NOT use a | + | #* <font color=red>'''Do NOT use a "nv60k" build for the initial flash'''</font>; only use a trailed build, such as above. |
- | #* '''21676 is a stable | + | #* '''21676 is a stable, recommended build for the E4200''', but ''only use the mini version'', since ''larger versions have the [http://www.dd-wrt.com/site/content/heartbleed-dd-wrtdd-wrt-online-services dangerous Heartbleed vulnerability]''. If you need more functionality than mini, upgrade to a newer build, see [https://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Index:FAQ#Where_do_I_download_firmware.3F Where do I download firmware?] for links. |
- | # Wait for | + | # Wait for flashing process to complete, ''then wait 3 more minutes''. |
- | + | # [[Hard reset or 30/30/30|Reset]] the device after it has successfully updated. | |
- | # | + | # Wait for router to boot up, then log into DD-WRT Web interface (192.168.1.1). |
- | # Wait | + | #* If the browser GUI login does not display, clear the browser cache. |
- | #* | + | |
=== Upgrading Process === | === Upgrading Process === | ||
- | * | + | * To upgrade to other builds AFTER installing DD-WRT, ONLY flash nv60k (or trailed builds as noted above<br> |
- | + | <font color=red>'''WARNING: Flashing anything else may result in a brick, as noted above'''</font> | |
- | + | # Select the build of your choosing from the the following link: [https://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Index:FAQ#Where_do_I_download_firmware.3F Where do I download firmware?] | |
- | # Select the build of your choosing ( | + | #After the initial flash of a K26 build, you can upgrade to K26 mega build or K3X mega (broadcom_K3X folder). K3X mega is the recommended build version for this router, and supports SFE accelerated NAT after build 33006. |
# Follow the same flashing procedure as you used for the initial flash | # Follow the same flashing procedure as you used for the initial flash | ||
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= Wireless-N Configuration = | = Wireless-N Configuration = | ||
- | * As is explained in [http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Wireless-N_Configuration ''' | + | * As is explained in [http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Wireless-N_Configuration '''Wireless-N Configuration'''] make sure that you use '''AES''' with '''WPA2''' security for your wireless N network. Do not use TKIP or the wireless speed will revert to the g standard and that would be a pity. (AES+TKIP is also allowed but not recommended.) |
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+ | * It is recommended to set: | ||
+ | ** 2.4 GHz radio to "NG-Mixed". | ||
+ | ** 5 GHz radio to "NA-Mixed". | ||
- | * Both | + | * Both 2.4 and 5 GHz Radios run at a stock transmitting power of 100mW. Decreasing the transmitting power to a value between 40 & 50mW may help stability, especially if the router has poor cooling. |
= References = | = References = |
Revision as of 00:31, 29 January 2018
Contents |
Hardware Specifications
CPU | Broadcom BCM4718 |
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CPU Speed | 480 MHz |
Flash ROM | 16 MB Macronix MX25L12845E |
RAM | 64 MB |
Radios | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
WLAN Support | a/b/g/n |
WLAN Max Speed | 300mbps (2.4 GHz) & 450mbps (5 GHz) |
Antenna Location | Internal (x6) |
Bands | 3 x 3 |
Radio wl0 | Broadcom 4718 (SoC) |
Radio wl1 | Broadcom 4331 Intensi-fi Single-Chip 802.11n Transceiver |
Switch | 4x GigE + 1 WAN Broadcom 53115 IEEE 802.3/3u/3ab |
USB | 1x USB 2.0 |
Flashing
These instructions are for E4200 version 1 ONLY! Version 2 has a marvel chipset and is NOT supported
Warnings
- The E4200 uses nv60k builds, do NOT flash nv64k nor generic builds.
- To upgrade stock firmware to DD-WRT, use the Flashing procedure below. Only use trailed builds (with E4200 in the file name) to avoid bricking.
- AFTER initial flash, only use trailed OR nv60k builds - NOT nv64k nor generic builds.
- K3X is recommended once you are running dd-wrt - only use a trailed build to flash from K26 to K3X
- Newer K3X builds may not have a nv60k.bin build, in this case use the trailed build for upgrades
- Recovery from firmware with the wrong nvram size requires use of a JTAG cable to erase the nvram.1
- The E4200 works very well with most newer builds >32XXX, see Where do I download firmware? for links.
- Read model-specific and New Build threads before flashing different firmware
- The E4200 dissipates a good deal of heat at the stock 100 mW transmit power
- Ensure adequate cooling or reduce transmit power to 40-50 mW.
Flashing Process
Perform these steps for initial DD-WRT flash from the stock Linksys GUI:
- Read all of the required Peacock announcement.
- Disconnect any Ethernet cables from router and PC, and disable PC wireless.
- Reset the router.
- Connect Ethernet cable from a LAN port (not the Internet port) of the router to PC doing the flash.
- Wait for router to boot up, and then for PC to get DHCP address from the router.
- Open router GUI (192.168.1.1) in Web browser on PC.
- Flash an E4200-specific mini build; e.g., 21676 trailed initial flash build for E4200
- Do NOT use a "nv60k" build for the initial flash; only use a trailed build, such as above.
- 21676 is a stable, recommended build for the E4200, but only use the mini version, since larger versions have the dangerous Heartbleed vulnerability. If you need more functionality than mini, upgrade to a newer build, see Where do I download firmware? for links.
- Wait for flashing process to complete, then wait 3 more minutes.
- Reset the device after it has successfully updated.
- Wait for router to boot up, then log into DD-WRT Web interface (192.168.1.1).
- If the browser GUI login does not display, clear the browser cache.
Upgrading Process
- To upgrade to other builds AFTER installing DD-WRT, ONLY flash nv60k (or trailed builds as noted above
WARNING: Flashing anything else may result in a brick, as noted above
- Select the build of your choosing from the the following link: Where do I download firmware?
- After the initial flash of a K26 build, you can upgrade to K26 mega build or K3X mega (broadcom_K3X folder). K3X mega is the recommended build version for this router, and supports SFE accelerated NAT after build 33006.
- Follow the same flashing procedure as you used for the initial flash
Reverting back to stock firmware
- You can always revert back to stock firmware.
- Download the latest E4200 firmware from linksys site.
- Disconnect all cables and wireless clients.
- Perform a 30/30/30 reset on the device.
- Login and select the stock firmware file and flash, make sure to select "reset to defaults" on the drop down menu when flashing.
- Wait approximately 5 minutes for the flashing process to complete.
- Perform a 30/30/30 after the device has successfully updated.
Wireless-N Configuration
- As is explained in Wireless-N Configuration make sure that you use AES with WPA2 security for your wireless N network. Do not use TKIP or the wireless speed will revert to the g standard and that would be a pity. (AES+TKIP is also allowed but not recommended.)
- It is recommended to set:
- 2.4 GHz radio to "NG-Mixed".
- 5 GHz radio to "NA-Mixed".
- Both 2.4 and 5 GHz Radios run at a stock transmitting power of 100mW. Decreasing the transmitting power to a value between 40 & 50mW may help stability, especially if the router has poor cooling.
References
- e4200 build thread at dd-wrt forum
- FCC disclosures