Recover back your Routers like wrt54g, wrt54gl and many other Router
So, you're afraid you've bricked your router. Don't worry, there are a number of things you can try to get your router working again before giving up and living with the fact that your router is now a paperweight.
It is also unfortunately possible to configure your router in ways which make it dead to the world. These techniques may be useful in these cases also.
Before you continue below, make sure you've first tried a hard reset to revive your router:
1.Disconnect the router from UTP cables (not the power cable).
2.Push reset button for 30 secs.
3.Without releasing reset button, disconnect power cord.
4.Hold the reset button for another 30 secs.
5.Replug the power cord.
6.Still hold the reset button for another 30 secs.
7.Release the reset button and give the router about 10 secs to resettle.
8.Disconnect power cord for another 10 secs and then reconnect.
9.All should be in default settings now.
This procedure is usually called 30/30/30 reset.
If the power light blinks in a neverending way, the 30/30/30 reset has no effect. Go to the Windows section of this page to see the reset-from-scratch procedure
For more help in detail visit my other blog and http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Recover_from_a_Bad_Flash
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Download and Install DD-WRT on a Router as third party firmware
DD-WRT is a Free Open Source Firmware for Wireless Routers
Some low-cost wireless routers sold today use Linux as the embedded operating system. This has allowed hackers to create a free, open-source version firmware called DD-WRT that greatly extend the capabilities of consumer grade routers. Some features that are included are only available in enterprise-grade routers that cost well over $100.
Before installing DD-WRT on a wireless router, keep in mind that flashing third party software will almost always void the warranty. Furthermore, it's possible to render the router useless if the firmware update fails. This is commonly called "bricking a router." Although it's possible to revive a bricked router, the process can be very technical and difficult. However, most people who install DD-WRT do not experience any problems and easily perform the firmware upgrade in 15 minutes.
The next step in installing DD-WRT is to consult the router database as indicated above and download directly from the router database. The router database will display the specific instructions and files that are applicable to a specific router. It is very important not to confuse model numbers as getting the wrong files could result in bricking the router.
If the router database says it can be installed using the router's web interface, look at the instructions in the router for upgrading the firmware. Instead of upgrading the firmware with the router manufacturer's version, DD-WRT will be installed instead.
In some cases, DD-WRT cannot be installed with the web interface. Under those circumstances, a TFTP client is used to upgrade the firmware. Instructions will be included in the router database if TFTP is required.
After the DD-WRT password has been change, the best part begins which is configuring the many options that weren't available with the OEM firmware.
Reference:
DD-WRT wiki.
DD-WRT Features
Some of the features that are available with DD-WRT as of V24 SP2 or later include:- Bandwidth monitoring
- Dynamic DNS
- IPv6
- OpenVPN
- PPTP
- Quality of Service (QoS)
- Samba/CIFS client
- SNMP
- SPI Firewall
- UPnP
- Wake On Lan
- WPA/WPA2
Before installing DD-WRT on a wireless router, keep in mind that flashing third party software will almost always void the warranty. Furthermore, it's possible to render the router useless if the firmware update fails. This is commonly called "bricking a router." Although it's possible to revive a bricked router, the process can be very technical and difficult. However, most people who install DD-WRT do not experience any problems and easily perform the firmware upgrade in 15 minutes.
Downloading and Installing DD-WRT
If the router has already been configured, write down all custom configuration information such as IP addresses, passwords, and wireless keys. The firmware upgrade process results in the loss of all configuration information.The next step in installing DD-WRT is to consult the router database as indicated above and download directly from the router database. The router database will display the specific instructions and files that are applicable to a specific router. It is very important not to confuse model numbers as getting the wrong files could result in bricking the router.
If the router database says it can be installed using the router's web interface, look at the instructions in the router for upgrading the firmware. Instead of upgrading the firmware with the router manufacturer's version, DD-WRT will be installed instead.
In some cases, DD-WRT cannot be installed with the web interface. Under those circumstances, a TFTP client is used to upgrade the firmware. Instructions will be included in the router database if TFTP is required.
DD-WRT Default Login and Password
After the installation of the new firmware is complete, the router will use its default IP address and subnet. Log into the router via the web, SSH (if enabled) or telnet. The default username is "root" while the default password is "admin." If the firmware version is v24 SP1 or later, a password change is mandatory as part of the login process.After the DD-WRT password has been change, the best part begins which is configuring the many options that weren't available with the OEM firmware.
Reference:
DD-WRT wiki.
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