( clock used a stopwatch.) Be sure to follow all power cycling and reset instructions as described. The peacock thread goes into extensive justifications. Do not try to skimp on the Hard_reset_or_30/30/30 reset before or after each change to your router's firmware.Second (DD-WRT) flash file dd-wrt.v24_micro_generic.bin.The Tftp.exe file (execute it from the Tftp link above, and just leave it open.).In addition, you will probably also need:.The wikipedia instructions for Compound TCP, if applicable.It describes how you may have to enable Tftp, which is very quick and easy (just one check box). Do not save as compressed html files (some computers default to that) or bookmarks. Make sure to save all webpages as HTML.Given the many types of problems you can encounter that can prohibit you from getting help, the process of reactivating and deactivating your security settings if you actually can get back online, and the likelihood for browser crashes if you try to just keep the pages up, this makes a lot of sense. The wiki recommends that you download everything you need before you start. According to multiple sources (peacock, wiki), you are going to do almost everything offline with a LAN connection (how to Disable your wireless).Come back here for the best guide for your router. Be careful about implementation on the wiki. You'll want to save this page (see below) and come back here, but you will want to get the background first. You will need to review many of the recommended sites to download below.These may have some sections in some pages that are not relevant, which you can skim. Also, the notorious peacock thread, and basic techniques such as Hard_reset_or_30/30/30 and Tftp. Before you begin, it is recommended that you look through the installation wiki (particularly its precautions - not necessarily its implementation per se).With an hour or so of research, you'll save hours of time in frustration. In other words, you may have to literally throw it away. Failing to prepare and do your background research can cause considerable frustration, loss of time, and render your router absolutely useless (bricked).NOTE: During configuration or flashing a device, the only thing that should be hooked to the device is the computer and power.
How To Flash the WRT54G v8.0 and v8.2 Using v24 (including sp2)
2.2 How to update if dd-wrt is already installed.2.1 How To Return To Your Original Linksys Firmware V8.1 How To Flash the WRT54G v8.0 and v8.2 Using v24 (including sp2).