ADB P.DG A4001N

This device is NOT RECOMMENDED for future use with OpenWrt due to low flash/ram.
DO NOT BUY DEVICES WITH 4MB FLASH / 32MB RAM if you intend to flash an up-to-date and secure OpenWrt version onto it! See 4/32 warning for details.

1) This device does not have sufficient resources (flash and/or RAM) to provide secure and reliable operation.
This means that even setting a password or changing simple network settings might not be possible any more, rendering the device effectively useless. See OpenWrt on 4/32 devices what you can do now.

2) OpenWrt support for this device has ended in 2022.
19.07.10 was the last official build for 4/32 devices.

DSL will not work at all on devices with BCM63xx DSL chipset (due to unavailability of FLOSS driver for Broadcom chips). Consider this when choosing a device to buy, or when deciding to flash OpenWrt on your device because it is listed as supported.
See Broadcom DSL, Unsupported: DSL modem and Broadcom BCM63xx for details.

For a-000-1a1-ax version see: p.dg_a4001n_a-000-1a1-ax

Supported Versions

BrandModel↓ VersionCurrent ReleaseOEM InfoForum SearchTechnical Data
ADBP.DG A4001NA-000-1A1-AE22.03.3A4001NView/Edit data
ADBP.DG A4001NA-000-1A1-AX22.03.5A4001N A-000-1A1-AXView/Edit data
↓ VersionUnsupported Functions
A-000-1A1-AEDSL modem, wifi 2.4ghz partly
A-000-1A1-AXDSL modem

Hardware Highlights

Model↓ VersionSoCCPU MHzFlash MBRAM MBWLAN HardwareWLAN2.4WLAN5.0100M portsGbit portsModemUSB
P.DG A4001NA-000-1A1-AEBroadcom BCM6328320832Broadcom BCM43225b/g/n-4ADSL2+1x 2.0
P.DG A4001NA-000-1A1-AXBroadcom BCM63283201632Broadcom BCM43225b/g/n-4ADSL2+1x 2.0

Installation

Model↓ VersionCurrent ReleaseFirmware OpenWrt InstallFirmware OpenWrt UpgradeFirmware OEM Stock
P.DG A4001NA-000-1A1-AE22.03.3https://downloads.openwrt.org/releases/22.03.3/targets/bcm63xx/generic/openwrt-22.03.3-bcm63xx-generic-adb_a4001n-squashfs-cfe.bin
P.DG A4001NA-000-1A1-AX22.03.5https://downloads.openwrt.org/releases/22.03.5/targets/bcm63xx/generic/openwrt-22.03.5-bcm63xx-generic-adb_pdg-a4001n-a-000-1a1-ax-squashfs-cfe.binhttps://downloads.openwrt.org/releases/22.03.5/targets/bcm63xx/generic/openwrt-22.03.5-bcm63xx-generic-adb_pdg-a4001n-a-000-1a1-ax-squashfs-sysupgrade.bin

→ Install OpenWrt (generic explanation)

Flashing ANY Firmware

  1. 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).
  2. Power off the router.
  3. Press reset button near the antenna.
  4. Keep it pressed while powering up during ~20+ seconds.
  5. Acces to http://192.168.1.1, you should see this screen:
  6. Upload the binary file.
  7. Wait until router reboots.

OEM installation using the TFTP method

→ generic.flashing.tftp

Specific values needed for tftp

FIXME 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

→ generic.sysupgrade

FIXME 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:

  • sysupgrade
  • mtd

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

→ generic.debrick

Failsafe mode

→ failsafe_and_factory_reset

Basic configuration

→ Basic configuration After flashing, proceed with this.
Set up your Internet connection, configure wireless, configure USB port, etc.

Specific Configuration

FIXME 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)

FIXME 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.

FIXME 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

General
Brand ADB
Model P.DG A4001N
Versions A-000-1A1-AE
Device Type Modem
Availability Discontinued
Comments - general
OpenWrt Support
Supported Since Commit https://git.openwrt.org/?p=openwrt/openwrt.git;a=commit;h=1cb1041c55509b804d283d743757c5be462708d5
Supported Since Release 14.07
Supported Current Release 22.03.3
Unsupported
Hardware
Bootloader CFE
Target bcm63xx
System-On-Chip
CPU MHz 320
Flash MB 8
RAM MB 32
Network
Ethernet 100M ports 4
Ethernet 1Gbit ports
Switch integrated BCM63xx
Modem ADSL2+
VLAN Yes
Comments - network ports
Wireless
WLAN 2.4GHz b/g/n
WLAN 5.0GHz -
WLAN Hardware Broadcom BCM43225
Detachable Antennas -
Comments - WLAN
Interfaces
USB ports 1x 2.0
SATA ports -
Serial Yes
JTAG ¿
Comments - USB & SATA ports
Misc
LED count ¿
Button count ¿
Power supply 12 VDC, 1.0 A
Links
Forum Topic URL
WikiDevi URL https://wikidevi.wi-cat.ru/ADB_P.DG_A4001N_A-000-1A1-AE
OEM device homepage URL
Firmware OEM Stock URL
Firmware OpenWrt Install URL https://downloads.openwrt.org/releases/22.03.3/targets/bcm63xx/generic/openwrt-22.03.3-bcm63xx-generic-adb_a4001n-squashfs-cfe.bin
Firmware OpenWrt Upgrade URL
Edit the underlying data View/Edit data
General
Brand ADB
Model P.DG A4001N
Versions A-000-1A1-AX
Device Type Modem
Availability Discontinued 2015
Comments - general
OpenWrt Support
Supported Since Commit https://git.openwrt.org/?p=openwrt/openwrt.git;a=commit;h=d6f66dd88e5d833f88fa4b6e056499ec7644ff7c
Supported Since Release 21.02.0
Supported Current Release 22.03.5
Unsupported
Hardware
Bootloader CFE
Target bcm63xx
System-On-Chip
CPU MHz 320
Flash MB 16
RAM MB 32
Network
Ethernet 100M ports 4
Ethernet 1Gbit ports
Switch Broadcom BCM63281
Modem ADSL2+
VLAN Yes
Comments - network ports
Wireless
WLAN 2.4GHz b/g/n
WLAN 5.0GHz -
WLAN Hardware Broadcom BCM43225
Detachable Antennas -
Comments - WLAN
Interfaces
USB ports 1x 2.0
SATA ports -
Serial Yes
JTAG Yes
Comments - USB & SATA ports
Misc
LED count 10
Button count 2
Power supply 15v DC, 0.5A, centre positive
Links
Forum Topic URL
WikiDevi URL
OEM device homepage URL
Firmware OEM Stock URL
Firmware OpenWrt Install URL https://downloads.openwrt.org/releases/22.03.5/targets/bcm63xx/generic/openwrt-22.03.5-bcm63xx-generic-adb_pdg-a4001n-a-000-1a1-ax-squashfs-cfe.bin
Firmware OpenWrt Upgrade URL https://downloads.openwrt.org/releases/22.03.5/targets/bcm63xx/generic/openwrt-22.03.5-bcm63xx-generic-adb_pdg-a4001n-a-000-1a1-ax-squashfs-sysupgrade.bin
Edit the underlying data View/Edit data

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!

FIXME 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

FIXME 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

→ bootloader

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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