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Can I uses this firmare with my WRT54G or WRT54GS hardware version 5 or later?

No, sorry. Those use VxWorks and have less memory. The WRT54GL is a better option.


What is the best way to upgrade my firmware if I am already using CoovaAP?

First, backup config:

To install:

Give the router some time to boot up ... and wait for the DMZ light to go out before trying to test or otherwise use the router. If you have problems, try rebooting the router again (by removing power).

Give the router some time to boot up ... and wait for the DMZ light to go out before trying to test or otherwise use the router.


Can I upgrade without using the web interface?

Yes, you can SSH into the router and do it using the root shell. Here is how:

 $ ssh root@192.168.1.1
 root@CoovaAP:~# wget http://ap.coova.org/1.0-beta.4/openwrt-brcm-2.4-squashfs.trx
 root@CoovaAP:~# mtd -r write openwrt-brcm-2.4-squashfs.trx linux

For more information, see OpenWrtDocs/Installing and BackupAndRestore.


I installed/upgraded the firmware without problems, but now do not get an IP address from the LAN or from wireless, what can I do?

Try rebooting the router and computer. If that does not help, try going into fail-safe mode and try again.


I installed a new package, but the web interface screen is coming up with a 404 error?

This happens... reboot and then the web server will necognize the new file.

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