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| toh:linksys:linksys_ea8500 [2021/04/08 11:02] – [Changes to TFTP procedure with signed Linksys/Belkin Firmwares] add error info paulcarroty | toh:linksys:ea8500 [2023/05/22 13:07] – [Hardware Highlights] 1Gbit ports danitool |
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| ===== Hardware Highlights ===== | ===== Hardware Highlights ===== |
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| cols : Model, Versions, CPU, CPU MHz, CPU Cores_numcores_, Flash MB_mbflashs, RAM MB_mbram, WLAN Hardware, WLAN 2.4Ghz, WLAN 5.0Ghz, Ethernet 100M ports_, Ethernet Gbit ports_, Modem, USB ports_ | cols : Model, Versions, CPU, CPU MHz, CPU Cores_numcores_, Flash MB_mbflashs, RAM MB_mbram, WLAN Hardware, WLAN 2.4Ghz, WLAN 5.0Ghz, Ethernet 100M ports_, Ethernet 1Gbit ports_, Modem, USB ports_ |
| header : Model, Version,SoC,CPU MHz,CPU Cores,Flash MB,RAM MB,WLAN Hardware,WLAN2.4,WLAN5.0,100M ports,Gbit ports,Modem,USB | header : Model, Version,SoC,CPU MHz,CPU Cores,Flash MB,RAM MB,WLAN Hardware,WLAN2.4,WLAN5.0,100M ports,1Gbit ports,Modem,USB |
| align : c,c,c,c,c,c,c,c,c,c,c,c,c | align : c,c,c,c,c,c,c,c,c,c,c,c,c |
| filter : Brand=Linksys | filter : Brand=Linksys |
| ^ Layer3 | ::: | :::| :::| :::| :::| :::| :::| ''sqashfs'' \\ around 2 MiB| ''ubifs'' \\ around 35 MiB| :::| ''sqashfs'' \\ around 2 MiB| ''ubifs'' \\ around 35 MiB| :::|\\ \\ | ^ Layer3 | ::: | :::| :::| :::| :::| :::| :::| ''sqashfs'' \\ around 2 MiB| ''ubifs'' \\ around 35 MiB| :::| ''sqashfs'' \\ around 2 MiB| ''ubifs'' \\ around 35 MiB| :::|\\ \\ |
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| | As of OpenWRT 22.03, the kernel partition size **[[https://forum.openwrt.org/t/increasing-ea8500-ea7500-kernel-size-to-enable-builds/121039/19?page=2|was increased]]** from 3MiB to 4 MiB. Consequently, upgrading from 21.02 to 22.03 **requires** flashing the Factory image (force option must be used) and losing existing configuration. |
| ==== OEM easy installation ==== | ==== OEM easy installation ==== |
| :!: Warning, works only with **non-US version** and **US version** firmware **older** than 1.1.4* | :!: Warning, works only with **non-US version** and **US version** firmware **older** than 1.1.4* |
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| :!: Warning, before installing LEDE/OpenWrt the fist time: | :!: Warning, before installing LEDE/OpenWrt the first time: |
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| * install (at least) firmware 1.1.4.169978 twice to make sure the primary and the secondary partition have a compatible format | * install (at least) firmware 1.1.4.169978 twice to make sure the primary and the secondary partitions have a compatible format |
| * some users have reported that 1.1.4* versions do not boot, so installing a 1.1.3* firmware may be needed | * some users have reported that 1.1.4* versions do not boot, so installing a 1.1.3* firmware may be needed |
| * if it doesn't works use TFTP method below | * if it doesn't work still, use TFTP method below |
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| **Note:** Reset router to factory defaults if it has been previously configured. | **Note:** Reset router to factory defaults if it has been previously configured. |
| * Wait for it to reboot | * Wait for it to reboot |
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| **Note:** It's possible that the more recent stock firmware may have changed the interface so that the above link (''%%http://192.168.1.1/Upgrade.asp%%'') no longer works. On version 1.1.7.182977 for example, in the stock WebUI, you have to go to Connectivity -> Basic (tab) -> Router Firmware Update -> Manual Update -> Choose File. See this screenshot: | **Note:** It's possible that the more recent factory firmware changes the interface so that the above link (''%%http://192.168.1.1/Upgrade.asp%%'') no longer works. On version 1.1.7.182977, for example, in the stock WebUI you have to go to Connectivity -> Basic (tab) -> Router Firmware Update -> Manual Update -> Choose File. See this screenshot: |
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