The proper process for flashing when upgrading existing dd-wrt firmware is: a.Set your computer to a static IP of 192.168.1.8. (or to whatever subnet the router is on) Disable all firewalls and security. Disable wireless on your computer and only have the router connected to the flashing computer by the ethernet cable between the two. b. Hard reset prior to flashing. Wait. Check for password page on re-login and change password. c. Flash firmware. You should use the dd-wrt webgui upgrade page except if you have a belkin router. (For belkin use tftp.exe to flash) d. Wait...at least three minutes. Lights should return to normal. See important2, below. Failing to wait is how most people brick their routers. e. Do a power cycle of the router. (Unplug the cord, count to 30 and plug it back in.) f. Wait for the lights to return to normal usually about 2 minutes. g. HARD reset again. Wait. Check for the password page and re-login to change the password. Then you can reconfigure your settings manually. h. Once configured set your computer back to autoIP and autoDNS. Important: This 30-30-30 hard reset works fine for Asus router, but you do have to power cycle after the reset....however, the RT-N16 model you do the 30/30/30 using the WPS button instead of the Restore button.
Disable all firewall and security on your windows computer or the router itself?
since the password and user changes, what is the default dd-wrt one?
Can you have WAN connected to the internet or must it be completly off. Only LAN?
1) Disable on Computer
2) Root/ Admin
3) It doesn't matter if WAN is off or on to flash.
Alright, then I will let the WAN cable plugged in. It sux that this reset button is a small hole in the back. How the hell im supposed to hold a screw drive in it for 90 seconds without letting it go at a point. Stupid system really.