ADB P.DG A4001N
For a-000-1a1-ax version see: p.dg_a4001n_a-000-1a1-ax
Supported Versions
Hardware Highlights
Installation
Flashing ANY Firmware
- You must set your TCP/IP v4 protocol to:
- IP: 192.168.1.2
- Netmask: 255.255.255.0
- Gateway: 192.168.1.1
- DNS: (optional, can be blank).
- Power off the router.
- Press reset button near the antenna.
- Keep it pressed while powering up during ~20+ seconds.
- Acces to
http://192.168.1.1, you should see this screen:
- Upload the binary file.
- Wait until router reboots.
OEM installation using the TFTP method
Specific values needed for tftp
Enter values for “FILL-IN” below
| Bootloader tftp server IPv4 address | FILL-IN |
|---|---|
| Bootloader MAC address (special) | FILL-IN |
| Firmware tftp image | Latest OpenWrt release (NOTE: Name must contain “tftp”) |
| TFTP transfer window | FILL-IN seconds |
| TFTP window start | approximately FILL-IN seconds after power on |
| TFTP client required IP address | FILL-IN |
Upgrading OpenWrt
These are generic instructions. Update with your router's specifics.
LuCI Web Upgrade Process
- Browse to
http://192.168.1.1/cgi-bin/luci/mini/system/upgrade/LuCI Upgrade URL - Upload image file for sysupgrade to LuCI
- Wait for reboot
Terminal Upgrade Process
If you don't have a GUI (LuCI) available, you can alternatively upgrade via the command line. There are two command line methods for upgrading:
sysupgrademtd
Note: It is important that you put the firmware image into the ramdisk (/tmp) before you start flashing.
sysupgrade
- Login as root via SSH on 192.168.1.1, then enter the following commands:
cd /tmp wget http://downloads.openwrt.org/snapshots/trunk/XXX/xxx.abc sysupgrade /tmp/xxx.abc
mtd
If sysupgrade does not support this router, use mtd.
- Login as root via SSH on 192.168.1.1, then enter the following commands:
cd /tmp wget http://downloads.openwrt.org/snapshots/trunk/XXX/xxx.abc mtd write /tmp/xxx.abc linux && reboot
Debricking
Failsafe mode
Basic configuration
→ Basic configuration After flashing, proceed with this.
Set up your Internet connection, configure wireless, configure USB port, etc.
Specific Configuration
Please fill in real values for this device, then remove the EXAMPLEs
Network interfaces
The default network configuration is:
| Interface Name | Description | Default configuration |
|---|---|---|
| br-lan | EXAMPLE LAN & WiFi | EXAMPLE 192.168.1.1/24 |
| vlan0 (eth0.0) | EXAMPLE LAN ports (1 to 4) | EXAMPLE None |
| vlan1 (eth0.1) | EXAMPLE WAN port | EXAMPLE DHCP |
| wl0 | EXAMPLE WiFi | EXAMPLE Disabled |
Switch Ports (for VLANs)
Please fill in real values for this device, then remove the EXAMPLEs
Numbers 0-3 are Ports 1-4 as labeled on the unit, number 4 is the Internet (WAN) on the unit, 5 is the internal connection to the router itself. Don't be fooled: Port 1 on the unit is number 3 when configuring VLANs. vlan0 = eth0.0, vlan1 = eth0.1 and so on.
| Port | Switch port |
|---|---|
| Internet (WAN) | EXAMPLE 4 |
| LAN 1 | EXAMPLE 3 |
| LAN 2 | EXAMPLE 2 |
| LAN 3 | EXAMPLE 1 |
| LAN 4 | EXAMPLE 0 |
Buttons
→ hardware.button on howto use and configure the hardware button(s). Here, we merely name the buttons, so we can use them in the above Howto.
Please fill in real values for this device, then remove the EXAMPLEs
The ADB P.DG A4001N has the following buttons:
| BUTTON | Event |
|---|---|
| EXAMPLE Reset | reset |
| EXAMPLE Secure Easy Setup | ses |
| EXAMPLE No buttons at all. | - |
Hardware
Info
Photos
Front:
Insert photo of front of the casing
Back:
Insert photo of back of the casing
Backside label:
Insert photo of backside label
Opening the case
Note: This will void your warranty!
Describe what needs to be done to open the device, e.g. remove rubber feet, adhesive labels, screws, ...
- To remove the cover and open the device, do a/b/c
Main PCB:
Insert photo of PCB
Serial
→ port.serial general information about the serial port, serial port cable, etc.
How to connect to the Serial Port of this specific device:
Insert photo of PCB with markings for serial port
Replace EXAMPLE by real values.
| Serial connection parameters for ADB P.DG A4001N | EXAMPLE 115200, 8N1 |
|---|
JTAG
→ port.jtag general information about the JTAG port, JTAG cable, etc.
How to connect to the JTAG Port of this specific device:
Insert photo of PCB with markings for JTAG port
Bootloader mods
Bootlogs
OEM bootlog
COPY HERE THE BOOTLOG WITH THE ORIGINAL FIRMWARE
OpenWrt bootlog
COPY HERE THE BOOTLOG ONCE OPENWRT IS INSTALLED AND RUNNING
Notes
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