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| toh:linksys:ea9500_v1 [2021/08/13 10:30] – [Specific Configuration] redalert | toh:linksys:ea9500_v1 [2021/09/26 19:59] – [OEM easy installation] redalert | ||
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| The Linksys EA9500 is a Broadcom BCM4709C0 (1.4 GHz, 2 cores) MU-MIMO Tri-Band WiFi router, which has one 2.4GHz and two 5GHz WiFi Interfaces, making it an interesting choice for wireless backhaul or repeater applications. The radios support MCS 0-9 (up through 1024 QAM) for devices and paths that are compatible with those high-density modulations. | The Linksys EA9500 is a Broadcom BCM4709C0 (1.4 GHz, 2 cores) MU-MIMO Tri-Band WiFi router, which has one 2.4GHz and two 5GHz WiFi Interfaces, making it an interesting choice for wireless backhaul or repeater applications. The radios support MCS 0-9 (up through 1024 QAM) for devices and paths that are compatible with those high-density modulations. | ||
| - | **Note:** The first 5 GHz radio (BCM4366) is limited to ch. 48 and below. The second 5 GHz radio (the other BCM4366) is limited between ch. 100 and 140. | + | **Note:** The first 5 GHz radio (BCM4366) is default |
| It has eight 1G LAN ports, one 1G WAN port, both USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 interfaces and eight external antennas. | It has eight 1G LAN ports, one 1G WAN port, both USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 interfaces and eight external antennas. | ||
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| ===== Installation ===== | ===== Installation ===== | ||
| - | /* stable release */ | ||
| - | /* uncomment once stable release is available | ||
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| cols : Model, Versions, Supported Current Rel, Firmware OpenWrt Install URL_url, Firmware OpenWrt Upgrade URL_url, Firmware OEM Stock URL_url | cols : Model, Versions, Supported Current Rel, Firmware OpenWrt Install URL_url, Firmware OpenWrt Upgrade URL_url, Firmware OEM Stock URL_url | ||
| - | headers : Model, Version, Current Release, Firmware OpenWrt Install, Firmware OpenWrt Upgrade, Firmware OEM Stock | ||
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| - | /* snapshot */ | ||
| - | /* delete once stable release is available */ | ||
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| - | cols : Model, Versions, Supported Current Rel, Firmware OpenWrt snapshot Install URL_url, Firmware OpenWrt snapshot Upgrade URL_url, Firmware OEM Stock URL_url | ||
| - | headers : Model, Version, Current Release, Firmware OpenWrt snapshot Install, Firmware OpenWrt snapshot Upgrade, Firmware OEM Stock | ||
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| ==== Flash Layout ==== | ==== Flash Layout ==== | ||
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| Once in OpenWrt, flash to both partitions using these instructions: | Once in OpenWrt, flash to both partitions using these instructions: | ||
| - | * Download a [[https:// | + | * Download a [[https:// |
| * Copy the file " | * Copy the file " | ||
| * Open an SSH session into your router, using Putty software (e.g.) @ 192.168.1.1 | * Open an SSH session into your router, using Putty software (e.g.) @ 192.168.1.1 | ||
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| ^ Serial connection parameters for Linksys Ea9500 V1 | 115200, 8N1, 3.3V | | ^ Serial connection parameters for Linksys Ea9500 V1 | 115200, 8N1, 3.3V | | ||
| + | Note that connecting a serial cable before powering on the EA9500 **may** occasionally hang the bootloader. If you find that this happens to you, leave the Ground connection floating (unconnected) until after you power on the router. | ||
| ==== JTAG ==== | ==== JTAG ==== | ||