Tuesday, July 20, 2010

WRT54G v5 Management Mode to recover the router by uploading a new firmware image

Symptoms:
If you encounter an irrecoverable condition with the WRT54G v5, you can use Management Mode to recover the router by uploading a new firmware image. In Management Mode, the router will have just enough functionality to load a newer firmware. You should be able to recover the router is most situations.

Solution:
1: Unplug the power cord from the back of the router.
2: Hold down the Reset button.
3: While holding down the Reset button, plug back in the power cord to the router.
4: Continue to hold the Reset button for five (5) seconds. After five (5) seconds, release the button.
5: Wait for about one (1) minute.
6: Type in the router's IP address of http://192.168.1.1 into the Address field and press the [Enter] key on your wired connected computer Browser.
7: The Management Mode - Firmware Upgrade interface should appear.
NOTE: If you accidentally enter into Management Mode, you can exit by simply unplugging the power cord from the router and by plugging it back in.
8: Click Browse and locate the firmware file.
9: Click Apply to start the firmware upgrade process.
10: Once the firmware upgrade process has successfully completed, an "Upgrade Success" message will appear to confirm that the upgrade has ended.
11:Unplug the power cord from the back of the router and plug it back in -- this will restart your router using the new firmware.


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