As you install the firmware for the first time, you will need the factory-to-ddwrt.bin file. Download and save it to the hard drive of your computer or mobile device. Reset the router settings by pressing the Reset button for several seconds. This button is usually located on the back of the router. Also, connect the router to a reliable power

Just automatic builds of the most recent source code and packages. Although snapshots are usually ok, they may sometimes contain serious bugs that prevent booting the device correctly or even prevent easy sysupgrading to new versions. snapshots are built daily, and that sets time limits to installing new packages with opkg. Due to kernel version checksums, you can only install “kmod EA8500-factory-to-ddwrt.img. EUPL-EN.pdf. tftpd32.chm. tftpd32.ini. Unzip and place the PuTTy-TFTP folder on your desktop. Leave all files intact. In the PuTTy-TFTP directory open putty.exe and setup as pic shows. (make sure your COM number matches what you seen in device management) You can name & save these settings if you want. Click the Open button and you should see - Click on the power 04/02/2019 08/12/2017 I've been using the Kong Builds lately and have been happy with them. Just make sure to use the right build number. Currently, I use Kong Build R18050 here: If so you feedback would be appreciated on your experience with Kong builds on the r8500. (google a specific thing you actually need and it may or may not be supported by netgear hardware or DDWRT firmware) KONG Review- I love Kong DD-WRT and its a very heavily supported community that I highly recommend anyone thinking of DD-WRT. Currently theres alot of issues with drivers, wifi speeds

DD-WRT is Linux-based firmware for wireless routers and access points.Originally designed for the Linksys WRT54G series, it now runs on a wide variety of models.. DD-WRT is one of a handful of third-party firmware projects designed to replace manufacturer's original firmware with custom firmware offering additional features or functionali

NOTE: These newer dd-wrt builds have 128K nvram rather than 64K as older builds. Your old settings will likely not work with newer builds. Your old settings will likely not work with newer builds. For further information look in the ea8500 thread in dd-wrt forums or post a question in dd-wrt atheros forum. You are here: Blog DDWRT Kong Builds. DDWRT Kong Builds Monday, 09 January 2012 18:17 Doug Kruhm I've been using the Kong Builds lately and have been happy with them. Just make sure to use the right build number. Currently, I use Kong Build R18050 here: Keep in mind that his builds usually get changed 4,5 even 6 times a month. Sometimes your settings can be installed just fine and other times your going to be setting up everything from scratch. It is extremely straight forward to do and even a beginner who reads can do it. I suggest people read heavily into your specific router, and specific firmware builds. Some people are still 4 or 5

19 Feb 2014 Also removed parts detailing installing a KONG build as development for the builds have been merged into the standard DD-WRT image.

Windscribe setup guide for DD-WRT routers. Step 5. Fill out the remaining fields as follows: Server IP/Name: Hostname from Step 4 Port: Port from Step 4. Make it 443 if you are unsure. As of now, DD-WRT has builds for leading routers from top manufacturers that consumers can peruse on DD-WRT's website. Before we proceed, we should cover a fundamental point regarding the function of firmware. At its core, firmware is the brain that powers many electric devices like your router. Firmware is a specific type of software installed on a hard drive and kept on a device's Read-only