Linksys WRT600N v1.1

Linksys WRT600N v1.1
Availability: EoL

Manuf (OEM/ODM): Gemtek

FCC approval date: 25 October 2007
UPC: 745883573134 (UPC DB, On eBay)
Country of manuf.: Taiwan
S/N prefix: ANR0 or MNR0

Amazon image

ASIN
B000WG3ZU4 (, On Amazon, On CCC, multiple uses)
multiple revisions of this device, use caution

Type: wireless router

FCC ID: Q87-WRT600NV11
IC ID: 3839A-WRT600NV11

Power: 12 VDC, 2 A
Connector type: barrel

CPU1: Broadcom BCM4705 (300 MHz)
FLA1: 8 MiB8,388,608 B 65,536 Kib 8,192 KiB 64 Mib 0.00781 GiB  (Samsung K8P6415U0B)
RAM1: 32 MiB33,554,432 B 262,144 Kib 32,768 KiB 256 Mib 0.0313 GiB  (ProMOS V58C2128164SBI5 × 2)

Expansion IFs: Mini PCI, USB 2.0
Mini PCI slots: 2
USB ports: 1

WI1 module: Gemtek WMIB-212GN
WI1 module IF: Mini PCI (long)
WI1 chip1: Broadcom BCM4321
WI1 chip2: Broadcom BCM2055
WI1 802dot11 protocols: bgn
WI1 MIMO config: 2x3:2
WI1 antenna connector: U.FL
WI2 module: Broadcom BCM94321MP
WI2 module IF: Mini PCI
WI2 chip1: Broadcom BCM4321
WI2 chip2: Broadcom BCM2055
WI2 802dot11 protocols: abgn
WI2 MIMO config: 2x3:2
WI2 antenna connector: U.FL

ETH chip1: Broadcom BCM4705
Switch: Broadcom BCM5397
LAN speed: 1GbE
LAN ports: 4
WAN speed: 1GbE
WAN ports: 1

abgn

Additional chips
2.4GHz RF Power Amplifier with Power Detector;SiGe;SE2528L;;2;
2.4/5GHz 802.11n 2x2 MIMO WLAN Intera RF Front-End Module with 3 Antenna Ports;Skyworks;SKY65230-11;;1;

TPFirmware supported: DD-WRT • (List)

Default SSID: linksys (50 addl. devices)
, linksys_media (1 addl. devices)
Default IP address: 192.168.1.1
the IP 192.168.1.1 is used by 1295 additional devices
of which 153 are Linksys devices
Default login user: blank
Default login password: admin
blank:admin credentials used by 289 additional devices
of which 142 are Linksys devices

802dot11 OUI: 00:1D:7E (10 E, 14 W), 00:1E:E5 (13 E, 21 W), 00:21:29 (9 E, 16 W)
Ethernet OUI: 00:1D:7E (10 E, 14 W), 00:1E:E5 (13 E, 21 W), 00:21:29 (9 E, 16 W)

	CPU1 brand	WI1 chip1 brand	WI2 chip1 brand
Linksys WRT600N v1.0	Broadcom	Broadcom	Broadcom
Linksys WRT600N v1.1	Broadcom	Broadcom	Broadcom

For a list of all currently documented Broadcom chipsets with specifications, see Broadcom.

Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link

• Support page

WRT600N v1.1 serial numbers appear to start with ANR0 or MNR0.

Links of Interest

Reviews

Linksys WRT600N Review on SmallNetBuilder

2.4GHz: Gemtek WMIB-212GN (PAM: SiGe SE2528L)

5GHz: Broadcom BCM94321MP (FEM: Skyworks SKY65230-11)

Forum threads

Included PSU(s)

The power adapter included with the unit would seem to be a

(Linksys branded LS12V2A) DVE DSA-36W-12 3 24.

DVE DSA-36W-12 3 24 (Linksys LS12V2A) (more)
Input: 100-240 VAC ~ 50/60 Hz, 1 A
Input connector: C5 Style: modular, brick Manuf. in: China Eff. level: 3
Output: 12 VDC, 2 A
Output connector: barrel (center +) OD: ?? ID: ?? LEN: ??

Confirmed Numbers

What's my hardware version - this is confirmed data. It has been said that some of the v1 routers may have been referbished with v1.1 boards.

User	FCCID	Model	Serial	Power
barryware	Q87-WRT600NV11	WRT600N v1.1	MNR0	?
DarkShadow	Q87-WRT600NV11	WRT600N v1.1	ANR0	12VDC, 1.5A
Iceron	Q87-WRT600NV1	WRT600N v1.0	MNR0	12VDC, 2A

Flashing

NOTE: During configuration or flashing a device, the only things that should be hooked to the device is the computer and power.

Flashing DD-WRT

On the DD-WRT Wiki

WARNING: Do not flash micro this unit!

WARNING: Requires K2.4 for DD-WRT, Do not flash anything else!

Read the peacock announcement found here: http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=51486
Reset to defaults in the GUI (It has been reported that Hard reset or 30/30/30 does not work on this router).
Set a static IP on your computer to 192.168.1.7. Subnet mask should be 255.255.255.0.
Connect the lan cable from your computer to a LAN port of your router. Make sure your router is plugged in. Nothing should be connected to your computer or the router except the lan cable between them. Turn your firewall and any wireless computer connections OFF.
Power cycle the router (uplug the power from the router for 30 seconds and then plug it back in)
Open your browser to 192.168.1.1 by putting that in the browser address window of your browser. You should open the linksys webgui and NOT a page that says Management Mode. If you see management mode, power cycle the router again.
Leave the username blank and enter "admin" as the password
Go to administration and firmware upgrade
Navigate to the folder that you are using, and select dd-wrt.v24_mini_wrt600n.bin
Hit upgrade
When you get a success, wait FIVE FULL minutes.
If you don't get success, repeat from steps 6 up to this one. If you still don't get success, clear your browser cache. Try using a different browser as well, to navigate to 192.168.1.1.
When you can access the dd-wrt webgui using a browser at 192.168.1.1, power cycle the router.
When you can again access the dd-wrt webgui using a browser at 192.168.1.1, Reset to defaults in the GUI (It has been reported that Hard reset or 30/30/30 does not work on this router) on the router.
At this point you can choose to put a different build on, depending on what you needs are.
Reset your computer ethernet connection to auto IP and auto DNS

Upgrading

Updating DD-WRT

If dd-wrt is already on the router follow these instructions. If stock firmware is on the router follow the flashing instructions.

Check for recommended builds here first.
Set your computer to a static IP of 192.168.1.7. (or to whatever subnet the router is on) Disable all firewalls and security. Disable wireless on your computer and only have the router connected to the flashing computer by the ethernet cable between the two.
Hard reset or 30/30/30 (If the router supports it, if not, reset to defults in the GUI) prior to flashing. Wait. Check for password page on re-login and change password.
Flash firmware. You can use the webgui except if you have a belkin router. (For belkin use tftp.exe to flash)
Wait...at least three minutes. Lights should return to normal. See important2, below. Failing to wait is how most people brick their routers.
Do a power cycle of the router. (Unplug the cord, count to 30 and plug it back in.)
Wait for the lights to return to normal usually about 2 minutes.
Hard reset or 30/30/30 again (If the router supports it, if not, reset to defults in the GUI). Wait. Check for the password page and re-login to change the password. Then you can reconfigure your settings manually.
Once configured set your computer back to autoIP and autoDNS.

Important1: This Hard reset or 30/30/30 works fine for Asus router, but you do have to power cycle after the reset.

Important2: After you flash the firmware, and before you do the hard reset, the router will be building some nvram settings. YOU MUST WAIT FOR THIS TO FINISH PRIOR TO DOING ANYTHING WITH THE ROUTER INCLUDING A HARD RESET. Usually, you can tell when this process is completed by the WAN light coming on, but it does take several minutes. Go have a beer. There are starting to be more and more people who BRICK their routers by not waiting until the nvram is rebuilt, PRIOR to doing a hard reset. YOU NEED TO WAIT!

Reverting

Reverting to OEM Firmware from DD-WRT

Read the peacock announcement found here: http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=51486
Reset to defaults in the GUI (It has been reported that Hard reset or 30/30/30 does not work on this router).
Set a static IP on your computer to 192.168.1.7. Subnet mask should be 255.255.255.0.
Connect the lan cable from your computer to a LAN port of your router.
Make sure your router is plugged in. Nothing should be connected to your computer or the router
except the lan cable between them. Turn your firewall and any wireless computer connections OFF.
Power cycle the router (uplug the power from the router for 30 seconds and then plug it back in)
Open your browser to 192.168.1.1 by putting that in the browser address window of your browser.
You should open the linksys webgui and NOT a page that says Management Mode.
If you see management mode, power cycle the router again.
Enter your username and password
Go to administration and firmware upgrade
Navigate to the folder that you are using, and select WRT600N_1.01.36_build_4_20080514_US.bin once you've unzipped it.
Hit upgrade
When you get a success, wait FIVE FULL minutes.
When you can again access the Linksys webgui using a browser at 192.168.1.1, Reset to defaults in the GUI
(It has been reported that Hard reset or 30/30/30 does not work on this router) on the router.
Reset your computer ethernet connection to auto IP and auto DNS

JTAG-Serial Info

JTAG

WARNING: JTAG has not been found yet!

Serial

Serial Pinouts

 Antenna's
 R  TX  1 o o 2       F
 E      3 o o 4  VCC  R
 A      5 o o 6       O
 R  RX  7 o o 8  GND  N
        9 o           T
    Bottom of Unit

Hyper terminal Setup in Windows XP

In Windows XP, Click Start Button - All Programs - Accessories - 
   Communication - HyperTerminal
Enter a name for the connection, Click ok
Choose com port you adapter is plugged into, Click ok
Set:
 Bits per second = 115200
 Data Bits = 8
 Parity = none
 Stop bits = 1
 Flow control = none
Click ok
Click File - Save As, and select a place to save it to so you 
             don't have to enter the settings again.

Putty Setup in Windows XP

After installing putty, run it
 Serial line = The COM port your using for serial (ie. COM3)
 Speed = 115200
Click on Serial under Connection
 Serial line to connect to = same as above (Serial line)
 Speed (baud) = 115200
 Data bits = 8
 Stop bits = 1
 Parity = none
 Flow control = none
Click Session
 Enter a name for your connection under saved sessions
Click Save
Click Open

DD-WRT Serial Recovery

Modified redhawk0 instructions

Print out these instructions for Off-Line use
Connect PC to router with a network cable
Configure PC with a static IP of 192.168.1.10
Connect Serial cable
Start one of the programs from above
Get TFTP ready with file selected
Use dd-wrt.v24 mini wrt600n.bin
Connect power to the router
start a rapid fire Cntl-C as you plug the router to power
type "nvram erase" w/o quotes, hit enter
type "flash -noheader : flash1.trx" w/o quotes, this starts the tftp daemon, hit enter
but have TFTP ready
Click go or start on TFTP
give it 5 minutes after it finishes
then power cycle....Hard reset or 30/30/30...then config
when it stops spitting out txt....hit the enter key...you should get a login prompt...at that point,

power cycle it, hard reset...then config

you'll see it boot up

USB Info

DD-WRT USB

The USB port is where you can connect an external USB hard drive or flash drive.

Which can do a multitude of things. You can use in as a NAS, storage for a FTP

server, use Optware to run external programs like torrent software, samba for

sharing files to network, share a USB printer with network...

The list of possibilities is long, it just takes a little research.

ProFTPd is included in most the newer builds of dd-wrt.

Check the features chart to be sure.

vlan Info

DD-WRT vlan Info

Project:DD-WRT/VLAN Support

DD-WRT v24-sp2 (08/12/10) mini-usb-ftp (SVN revision 14929)

After 2 reboots nvram variables still present and remain the way i set them.

Port 1 & 2 function as WAN ports.

proc/switch not present.

GUI still doesn't work

Default

root@DD-WRT:~# nvram show | grep vlan.ports
vlan2ports=0 8*
vlan0ports=
vlan1ports=1 2 3 4 8*
size: 21746 bytes (11022 left)
root@DD-WRT:~# nvram show | grep port.vlans
port5vlans=1 2 16
port3vlans=1
port1vlans=1
port4vlans=1
port2vlans=1
size: 21746 bytes (11022 left)
port0vlans=2
root@DD-WRT:~# nvram show | grep vlan.hwname
vlan2hwname=et0
vlan1hwname=et0
size: 21746 bytes (11022 left)
vlan0hwname=

commands

nvram set vlan2ports="0 1 2 8*"
nvram set vlan1ports="3 4 8*"
nvram commit
reboot
GUI reboot

nvram

root@DD-WRT:~# nvram show | grep vlan.ports
vlan2ports=0 1 2 8*
vlan0ports=
vlan1ports=3 4 8*
size: 22147 bytes (10621 left)
root@DD-WRT:~# nvram show | grep port.vlans
port5vlans=1 2 16
port3vlans=1
port1vlans=1
port4vlans=1
size: 22147 bytes (10621 left)
port2vlans=1
port0vlans=2
root@DD-WRT:~# nvram show | grep vlan.hwname
vlan2hwname=et0
vlan1hwname=et0
size: 22147 bytes (10621 left)
vlan0hwname=
root@DD-WRT:~#

Pictures

Cisco's Images

DarkShadow's Unit

Board Top
Board Bottom
Board Top2
Board Bottom2
Board Top3
Board Top4
Chip Labels
Chip Labels2
Serial Pinouts

FCCID Q87-WRT600NV11

Notes

DD-WRT Notes

barryware wrote: working with lom today.. this is the latest: [3:43 PM] barryware:

<<< Breaking news....

The facory partition does nothing.. It gets the macs from the radios..

The macs match the origional sticker.. Not the cfe or factory part from the old 600.

Sticker = 00:1d:7E:0d:13:75.... 2.4 ghs radio is the sticker mac
wan = 00:1d:7e:0D:13:77
Lan = 00:~:13:76
5 GHz = 00:1D:7E:0d:22:b9 which matched the lable on the radio card!

This is with stock firmware.. have not flashed anything..

There you have it!>>>>

Known DD-WRT Bugs

Initial Flash May Not Work / TFTP problems

Some users may experience "Failed to Upgrade Firmware" messages when upgrading

via Linksys web interface, even when using special 600N-specific builds.

Also, TFTP may not work after the router has booted (Linksys fw only).

The solution to both is to initiate TFTP within 3–5 seconds of power-on.

Resources

Linksys WRT600N Wireless Router Upgraded With DD-WRT Firmware Issues