How To Update E4200 K2.6 To Recent Stable K3 Builds

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Vaako
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Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2018 23:22 Post subject: Best firmware version for E4200 - K2.6 or K3.0 builds ????

What is the all-time build for the Cisco E4200 v1 ?

After some reading i'm not shure anymore which firmware to use.

I have noticed a lot of TX errors with the K3.0 builds and lot less to none with the K2.6 builds.
Could this exist a setting problem, all the same I have play around with the wireless settingsand the sellected channels are totally free from other wireless signals.

Please allow me now your experiences with this router and it'southward recommended firmware.

Quote from: https://world wide web.stevejenkins.com/blog/2013/01/my-cisco-linksys-e4200-dd-wrt-settings-for-max-speed/

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UPDATED Dec 21, 2016. This post is a reference post for those looking to squeeze maximum speed out of their Cisco Linksys E4200 v1 wireless router running DD-WRT. The DD-WRT build I currently recommend for this router is K2.6 30880 (by BrainSlayer).

IMPORTANT: My testing shows that DD-WRT K2.6 builds are much faster on the E4200 vs. DD-WRT K3.ten builds. But if you lot're still convinced yous desire to run a K3.10 build, read this commodity before migrating.

Also, you lot can always access my fractional mirror containing recommended E4200 builds at http://ddwrt.stevejenkins.com/.

Quote from: https://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/alphabetize.php/Linksys_E4200

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Upgrading Procedure

If you need to upgrade to a build other then mini or a newer release take note of the post-obit.
AFTER installing DD-WRT, ONLY flash nv60k (or trailed builds equally noted in the higher up department)

Alert: Flashing anything else to the router will brick it every bit noted to a higher place

Select the build of your choosing from the the following link: Where do I download firmware? After the initial flash of a K26 build, you can upgrade to K26 mega build, then go to K3X mega. K3X mega is the recommended build version for this router.
Follow the aforementioned flashing procedure every bit you lot used for the initial flash

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1x Netgear R7800 Nighthawk - firmware not decided nonetheless !!!!
1x Netgear R7000 Nighthawk r36410
1x Ubiquiti RouterStation Pro DD-WRT r23204 std (12/24/xiii)
1x Asus RT-N16 SVN revision 20675 NEWD-two K2.half-dozen
1x Linksys E4200 v3.0 r34777 mega (01/31/eighteen )
1x Buffalo WZR-HP-G300NH B0 B0 Gargoyle FW
1x Linksys WRT600N v1.1 (Bricked)
1x Linksys WRT54GL v1.ane (DD-WRT 26446)
1x Linksys WRT54GS v2.ii (DD-WRT 26446)
1x Linksys RVS4000 (stock fw)
3x D-Link DWL-7100AP (openWRT)
2x TP-Link TL-WA801ND (Bridge manner) 100mW TX-Power
Asus WL-520GU SVN 16403M NEWD-two Eko std-nokaid
4x Fonera with Gargoyle FW

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ian5142
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Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2018 iii:31 Post subject: K3X

I would stay with K3X, you will go better throughput usually. Also, SFE works on K3X, not on K26 although the option is in the GUI, information technology does not enable.

Also, update to something newer on your vast number of routers, R7000 running a build from 2014, etc. Meet the link in my signature for newer builds. Read the build threads here on the forum. I would read the latest build thread and piece of work your way back if you lot encounter bug.

My Asus N66U runs large K3X fine, only I exercise not use the wireless on information technology at all, just NAT, QoS and DHCP.

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Before asking a question on the forums, update dd-wrt: Where practice I download firmware? I suggest reading it all.
QCA Best WiFi Settings

Some dd-wrt wiki pages are up to date, others are non. PM me if y'all find an quondam ane.

Atheros:
Netgear R7800 - WDS AP, gateway, QoS
TP-Link Archer C7 v2 x2 - WDS Station
TP-Link TL-WDR3600 v1 - WDS Station
TP-Link 841nd v8 - WDS Station
D-Link 615 C1/E3/I1 x 7 - some gateway
D-Link 825 B1 - WDS Station
D-Link 862L A1 x2 - WDS Station
Netgear WNDR3700v2 - not used
UBNT loco M2 x2 - airOS

Broadcom
Linksys EA6400 - Gateway, QoS
Asus N66U - AP
Linksys 160N v3 x2 - non used
Netgear WNDR3700v3 - not used
MediaTek
UBNT EdgeRouter X - switch

vit5421
DD-WRT User

Joined: 12 Nov 2015
Posts: 413

Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2018 2:53 Mail subject:
I detest one-time kernels and old routers but Wifi was much more stable and faster on 2.6 builds at my location for e4200. https://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=310283&postdays=0&postorder=asc&starting time=0 In any case please consider new modern router _________________ Netgear R7800

Eventer
DD-WRT User

Joined: ten Jan 2015
Posts: 52

Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2018 7:57 Post subject field:
Is DD-WRT v3.0-r33607 mega the latest fw for e4200?

ian5142
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Joined: 23 Oct 2013
Posts: 2268
Location: Canada

Posted: Wed January 17, 2018 12:39 Post subject field: Newest build

See the link in my signature for links to the newest build.
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Earlier asking a question on the forums, update dd-wrt: Where do I download firmware? I suggest reading it all.
QCA All-time WiFi Settings

Some dd-wrt wiki pages are up to date, others are non. PM me if yous find an old one.

Atheros:
Netgear R7800 - WDS AP, gateway, QoS
TP-Link Archer C7 v2 x2 - WDS Station
TP-Link TL-WDR3600 v1 - WDS Station
TP-Link 841nd v8 - WDS Station
D-Link 615 C1/E3/I1 x 7 - some gateway
D-Link 825 B1 - WDS Station
D-Link 862L A1 x2 - WDS Station
Netgear WNDR3700v2 - not used
UBNT loco M2 x2 - airOS

Broadcom
Linksys EA6400 - Gateway, QoS
Asus N66U - AP
Linksys 160N v3 x2 - not used
Netgear WNDR3700v3 - not used
MediaTek
UBNT EdgeRouter X - switch

RobTheGob
DD-WRT Novice

Joined: 03 Jan 2018
Posts: viii

Posted: Midweek Jan 17, 2018 23:18 Post subject:
I had issues with ii Chromecasts (a V1 & a V2) on later builds. I rolled my three E4200's back to: dd-wrt.v24-33525_NEWD-2_K3.x_mega-e4200.bin And they've been working great since then. YMMV.

Vaako
DD-WRT User

Joined: 10 Jun 2009
Posts: 333

Posted: Monday Jan 29, 2018 15:13 Post subject:

I got so much TX Error'due south that I accept upgraded to K3.0 r34578 mega and accept significant less TX Error'southward.

About the Chromecast issues, I have put a OTG cable (with Power injection) and a USB-to-Ethernet (Asix AX8872B) and now my Chromecast is wired.

Although the wireless connectedness has a higher speed.

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Regards,
Vaako

1x Netgear R7800 Nighthawk - firmware not decided yet !!!!
1x Netgear R7000 Nighthawk r36410
1x Ubiquiti RouterStation Pro DD-WRT r23204 std (12/24/13)
1x Asus RT-N16 SVN revision 20675 NEWD-2 K2.6
1x Linksys E4200 v3.0 r34777 mega (01/31/18 )
1x Buffalo WZR-HP-G300NH B0 B0 Gargoyle FW
1x Linksys WRT600N v1.1 (Bricked)
1x Linksys WRT54GL v1.1 (DD-WRT 26446)
1x Linksys WRT54GS v2.2 (DD-WRT 26446)
1x Linksys RVS4000 (stock fw)
3x D-Link DWL-7100AP (openWRT)
2x TP-Link TL-WA801ND (Bridge style) 100mW TX-Power
Asus WL-520GU SVN 16403M NEWD-2 Eko std-nokaid
4x Fonera with Gargoyle FW