TT_Asus_RT-N16_and_OpenWrt

Technology template on how to make openwrt run on the Asus RT-N16 router

Purpose

This TT provides an easy way of flashing or reflashing the router. It is intended to be the easy solution when the router behaves oddly due to some configuration issue.

Requirements

• A pc (or other) running linux

  You must have root access on this machine. Currently only "su" is supported (as oposed to "sudo")

• An Asus RT_N16 + power supply

  The state of the router is not important (at least I have not suceeded in bricking it yet) If the router runs DD-WRT, the guide will most likely fail.

• a patch cable

• internet access

HowTo

1. Get this code: git clone https://github.com/moozer/TT_Asus_RT-N16_and_OpenWrt.git

2. Change the parameters in runme.sh

3. Run the script: cd TT_Asus_RT-N16_and_OpenWrt followed by ./runme.sh

4. Follow what the script says

5. Resetting to defaults: telnet 192.168.1.1, mtd erase nvram and finally reboot

Resources used

• OpenWrt forum discussion: https://forum.openwrt.org/viewtopic.php?id=33560&p=3
• Domething from DD-wrt: http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Asus_RT-N16
• Asus reflashing utility (from CD)
• Creativity and some help using the serial connection

Other stuff

In the compilation directory, you'll find recomplitation notes and some scripts, should you want to recompile the kernel yourself.

Question?

send me an email [email protected]