How to Upgrade a Router // DDWRT (How To Guide)

Welcome to Dev Odyssey Home Networking! In this episode, I go over how to upgrade your router by flashing it with DDWRT.

00:00 Intro
01:42 Checking DDWRT Router Compatibility
03:01 Flash Instructions DDWRT Firmware
04:18 Flash Instructions Stock Firmware
04:47 Flashing Router with Factory Image DDWRT
07:35 Upgrading Router with Mega Image DDWRT
10:37 Performing 30-30-30 Hard Reset
12:32 Reverting Router Back to Stock Firmware
13:15 Verifying Factory Reset
14:00 Outro

Outline:

DDWRT - Custom Software / Firmware For Your Router
Developed By Open Source Community
Benefits - Community Support, Enhanced Security and Enhanced Network Capabilities

Flashing DDWRT Risks
Void Manufacturer Warranty
"Brick" Router - Becomes Unusable

DDWRT Doesn't Work On All Routers

Can Flash Router Back to Stock Firmware
Will Need Stock Firmware From Manufacturer's Website

Flashing Firmware Back to Stock Will Vary Depending on Router

Links:

DDWRT Router Database - https://dd-wrt.com/support/router-database/
30-30-30 Hard Reset - https://wiki.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Hard_reset_or_30/30/30
Debricking | Recover from a Bad Flash - https://wiki.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Recover_from_a_Bad_Flash

Linksys E1200v2 Flashes - https://dd-wrt.com/support/router-database/?model=E1200_V2.0
Linksys E1200v2 Wiki - http://dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Linksys_E1200v2
Linksys E1200v2 Stock Firmware - https://www.linksys.com/us/support-product/?pid=01t80000003KRTzAAO

Dev Odyssey Linksys E1200 Videos

How To Connect 2 Routers and Have The Same SSID - Make a Second Router a Wireless Access Point - https://youtu.be/WyUlzFO90KA
What is a WAN Port on a Router? - https://youtu.be/2ipZVWzf600
What's In Your Router? - https://youtu.be/Qv-FmaFRQHE

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