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Acathla 26-03-2010 18:32

[GUIDE] Dir-615 to dd-wrt
 
I wanted to put together this to compliment a couple of threads that are around about how to go about flashing your Virgin DIR-615 D2 to dd-wrt firmware. There are other guides about the web - if you'd rather use them then fine :)

I'm not explaining why you would want to do this so if your happy with what you've got, don't go messing. For those that want to read more about dd-wrt read up at http://www.dd-wrt.com.

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I've done this twice and both times have been fine but you do this at your own risk. I will not take responsibility if you mess it up! Note I have only tested it on the Virgin supplied DIR-615 running the D2 firmware - No idea if it will work on others. Also note this guide may be outdated with new firmware versions but it work for me and I am happy with it.
You will need two files to do this as you will be flashing the router twice:
1. dlink-revb-factory-webflash.bin
2. dir615d2-revb-ddwrt-webflash.bin

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Do not flash your firmware whilst connected via Wireless. Always connect via a cable!
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Your IP addressing may be different to mine. Know what yours is before proceeding.
1. Connect to your router via LAN cable
2. Open your router homepage (eg http://192.168.1.1) and log in
3. Select Firmware Upgrade within the Application menu
4. Use the file: dlink-revb-factory-webflash.bin (NOTE: Ensure you use the FACTORY one)
5. Wait about 3 minutes whilst the new firmware is uploaded and the router restarts (NOTE: Do not interrupt this process)
5a. Set your network card to the following IP settings:
IP Address: 192.168.1.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.1.1
DNS: 192.168.1.1
6. Open you new firmware homepage (NOTE: this will be http://192.168.1.1)
7. You should have the standard dd-wrt page. Create a username and password and save changes.
8. Select Firmware Upgrade within the Administration menu
9. Select the second file: dir615d2-revb-ddwrt-webflash.bin
10. Again wait until this has finished uploading and your router restarted (NOTE: Do not interrupt this process)
11. Change IP Addressing back to 'Automatic'

You should now have a fully functional dd-wrt on your router. Enjoy!
Remember to run through configuration on how to connect to the Internet and setup your Wireless Connection again.
12. Connect to your shiny new dd-wrt firmware (http://192.168.1.1) and configure to your hearts content!

If you need any help using dd-wrt refer to the dd-wrt homepage or post here and I'll pop on now and then and try to help.

darren.b 26-03-2010 20:03

Re: [GUIDE] Dir-615 to dd-wrt
 
Didn't work. After step 5 I can no longer access the router or the internet.

I guess I'm in the market for a new router then. Probably a good thing anyway ;)

Acathla 26-03-2010 20:09

Re: [GUIDE] Dir-615 to dd-wrt
 
Try setting your computer IP settings manually to 192.168.1.2 then try

IP: 192.168.1.2
Subnet: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.1.1
DNS: 192.168.1.1

Can you access it now?

Welshchris 26-03-2010 20:11

Re: [GUIDE] Dir-615 to dd-wrt
 
Just a quick question here
The DD-Wrt firmware does it have same HNAP Vulnerability as the Dlink firmware itself?

Acathla 26-03-2010 20:19

Re: [GUIDE] Dir-615 to dd-wrt
 
I think the HNAP Vulnerability is within Dlink's firmware so my personal thoughts would be no, dd-wrt won't be affected but I'm not 100% certain.

darren.b 26-03-2010 20:39

Re: [GUIDE] Dir-615 to dd-wrt
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Acathla (Post 34988175)
Try setting your computer IP settings manually to 192.168.1.2 then try

IP: 192.168.1.2
Subnet: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.1.1
DNS: 192.168.1.1

Can you access it now?

Yes :tu:

The router IP had also changed. I'll flash it with the second file and get back to you.

Acathla 26-03-2010 20:45

Re: [GUIDE] Dir-615 to dd-wrt
 
ace!

Mods, any way you can give me permission to edit my first post and keep it up-to-date with changes that the good people of Cable Forum find?

darren.b 26-03-2010 21:09

Re: [GUIDE] Dir-615 to dd-wrt
 
After flashing for the second time, I set the IP back to "automatic" and it's back in business. A million thank yous :D

Paul 26-03-2010 22:31

Re: [GUIDE] Dir-615 to dd-wrt
 
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Originally Posted by Acathla (Post 34988206)
ace!

Mods, any way you can give me permission to edit my first post and keep it up-to-date with changes that the good people of Cable Forum find?

Nope, we cannot do that, but you can PM someone with the changes.

Acathla 27-03-2010 01:09

Re: [GUIDE] Dir-615 to dd-wrt
 
Rather than PM a mod, can the next mod to see this add/replace the following steps to post #1. Thanks.

5a. Set your network card to the following IP settings:
IP Address: 192.168.1.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.1.1
DNS: 192.168.1.1

6. Open you new firmware homepage (NOTE: this will be http://192.168.1.1)

11. Change IP Addressing back to 'Automatic'

12. Connect to your shiny new dd-wrt firmware (http://192.168.1.1) and configure to your hearts content!

jellyfish 27-03-2010 10:20

Re: [GUIDE] Dir-615 to dd-wrt
 
once you apply the ddwrt firmware, you will not want to go back to the "official" firmware

one of the reasons I did this was to set up a VPN to my home network, so now I can VPN onto my network and access resources at home from any place

Kymmy 27-03-2010 10:54

Re: [GUIDE] Dir-615 to dd-wrt
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Acathla (Post 34988362)
Rather than PM a mod, can the next mod to see this add/replace the following steps to post #1. Thanks.

5a. Set your network card to the following IP settings:
IP Address: 192.168.1.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.1.1
DNS: 192.168.1.1

6. Open you new firmware homepage (NOTE: this will be http://192.168.1.1)

11. Change IP Addressing back to 'Automatic'

12. Connect to your shiny new dd-wrt firmware (http://192.168.1.1) and configure to your hearts content!

I'll do that for ya, in future though please do as requested and PM a mod to stop the thread getting cluttered with repeat information

Toto 27-03-2010 11:54

Re: [GUIDE] Dir-615 to dd-wrt
 
Can I ask, being an owner of said router, is there any real advantage to this third party firmware change?

Acathla 28-03-2010 00:45

Re: [GUIDE] Dir-615 to dd-wrt
 
If your happy with what your router does now then no, no real advantage.
If you wish it did more then, yes massive advantage!

Read up on what you can do with dd-wrt and if you want some of it then flash - else stick to what you have.

Personally, my DIR-615 was unusable until I flashed.

Paul 28-03-2010 02:34

Re: [GUIDE] Dir-615 to dd-wrt
 
Well I decided to give it a try, and the process worked fine - now running dd-wrt.


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