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This is quite an old router but still quite useful here ... there is loads of info on it on the web! It is based upon the AR7 chipset by Texas Instruments (for details) and can use custom and/or modified firmware images for such routers while being fairly robust (until the bootloader is intact)! There are also many tools for it! The one I have is the UK A1 revision that is amongst the initial offerings (later revisions officially support ADSL2+) and officially supports adsl (upto 8Mbps) connections. Let's have a look inside:
From the last image, it is clear that same design is used for different models ... in fact one can use firmware for newer models on this older model though it is not confirmed that adsl2+ works or not when you do ... some people suggest that this A1 revision has h/w limitation(s) ... not much of a problem as I have 4Mbps adsl package and this should be good upto 8Mbps (note that the ISP PTCL 'caps' the sync rate to the package rate and does not allow the modem to sync higher)
Now, the 'best' official/semi-official firmware for this particular revision (To continue reading, please click on 'Read More')
I found for my connection (may vary for yours) is the DSL-G604T_Dlink_3.02B01T01.RU_20071228 ... was facing lcp echo request timeouts with other versions ... flashed using corrupted image mode following the on-screen prompts ... I have uploaded a few firmware images at: http://1drv.ms/1ue7ZGi
You can also install routertech's firmware as well as openwrt apparently on the router in addition to modified original firmware!
(11/12/2014: Interface Images added)
Notes:
- The UI of the router may not work properly in a modern browser! I used the 'old' browser on an android mobile for configuration!
- It is best to use winxp for firmware flashing and/or recovery tools as they may not work well on newer OS versions
Useful Links:
- Official support page for UK A1 model: http://www.dlink.com/uk/en/support/product/dsl-g604t-wireless-adsl-router
- Collection of firmware: http://download.modem-help.co.uk/mfcs-D/D-Link/DSL-G604T/
- Recovery Tools:
- CICLaMaB http://ciclamab.altervista.org/index_en.php
- Pctool, TI upgrade Tool and Guide http://www.routertech.org/viewtopic.php?t=335
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| (Mine is not in its best shape, so I have used these three exterior promotional images from d-link) |
This is quite an old router but still quite useful here ... there is loads of info on it on the web! It is based upon the AR7 chipset by Texas Instruments (for details) and can use custom and/or modified firmware images for such routers while being fairly robust (until the bootloader is intact)! There are also many tools for it! The one I have is the UK A1 revision that is amongst the initial offerings (later revisions officially support ADSL2+) and officially supports adsl (upto 8Mbps) connections. Let's have a look inside:
From the last image, it is clear that same design is used for different models ... in fact one can use firmware for newer models on this older model though it is not confirmed that adsl2+ works or not when you do ... some people suggest that this A1 revision has h/w limitation(s) ... not much of a problem as I have 4Mbps adsl package and this should be good upto 8Mbps (note that the ISP PTCL 'caps' the sync rate to the package rate and does not allow the modem to sync higher)
Now, the 'best' official/semi-official firmware for this particular revision (To continue reading, please click on 'Read More')
I found for my connection (may vary for yours) is the DSL-G604T_Dlink_3.02B01T01.RU_20071228 ... was facing lcp echo request timeouts with other versions ... flashed using corrupted image mode following the on-screen prompts ... I have uploaded a few firmware images at: http://1drv.ms/1ue7ZGi
You can also install routertech's firmware as well as openwrt apparently on the router in addition to modified original firmware!
(11/12/2014: Interface Images added)
Notes:
- The UI of the router may not work properly in a modern browser! I used the 'old' browser on an android mobile for configuration!
- It is best to use winxp for firmware flashing and/or recovery tools as they may not work well on newer OS versions
Useful Links:
- Official support page for UK A1 model: http://www.dlink.com/uk/en/support/product/dsl-g604t-wireless-adsl-router
- Collection of firmware: http://download.modem-help.co.uk/mfcs-D/D-Link/DSL-G604T/
- Recovery Tools:
- CICLaMaB http://ciclamab.altervista.org/index_en.php
- Pctool, TI upgrade Tool and Guide http://www.routertech.org/viewtopic.php?t=335
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