From b6e24bac83e4cba141b2d003341202bb4c7189c1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: steeb Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2024 19:13:17 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Update Extreme Networks WS-AP3825I - How to flash with OpenWRT --- ...e Networks WS-AP3825I - How to flash with OpenWRT.-.md | 8 ++++---- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/Extreme Networks WS-AP3825I - How to flash with OpenWRT.-.md b/Extreme Networks WS-AP3825I - How to flash with OpenWRT.-.md index e62042d..5fcb51d 100644 --- a/Extreme Networks WS-AP3825I - How to flash with OpenWRT.-.md +++ b/Extreme Networks WS-AP3825I - How to flash with OpenWRT.-.md @@ -1,10 +1,10 @@ # OpenWRT Access Points -These units are compatible with OpenWRT and therefore a much better solution than the Ruckus R700 units I have that are extremely out of date. Currently, this guide is primarily just copy-pasted from a Reddit post, as I do not yet have the access points, but from what I've read it seems like it should work just fine. +These units are compatible with OpenWRT and therefore a much better solution than the Ruckus R700 units I have that are extremely out of date. Currently, this guide is primarily just copy-pasted from a Reddit post, as I do not yet have the access points, but from what I've read it seems like it should work just fine. Do not just do what the dipshit on reddit says,because of course several things are backwards and wrong and when someone in the comments tries to correct him, he acts like he knows what's up. ## Flashing process ### Before you begin -First, we'll need a Cisco-compatible serial cable (RJ45 to USB). For simplicity's sake, go ahead and perform a factory reset on these before starting. **However, let it boot up once normally before beginning!** +First, we'll need a Cisco-compatible serial cable (RJ45 to USB). For simplicity's sake, go ahead and perform a factory reset on these before starting. ### The process 1. Plug in the USB end of the serial cable. We want to open a terminal on ttyUSB0, (or whichever ttyUSB* device is available. @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ First, we'll need a Cisco-compatible serial cable (RJ45 to USB). For simplicity sudo picocom -b 115200 /dev/ttyUSB0 ``` -2. Once we know that we can see the cable, go ahead and power up the AP and connect the RJ45 end of the serial cable to the Console port (**NOT** LAN2). +2. Once we know that we can see the cable, go ahead and power up the AP and connect the RJ45 end of the serial cable to the Console port and the PoE cable to the LAN1 port. 3. Press 'Enter' on your keyboard when the message `Scanning JFFS2 FS: .` comes up to drop into a BOOT mode @@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ sudo dnsmasq -d --enable-tftp --port 0 --tftp-root $(pwd) 8. In the original `ttyUSB0` terminal, run the following commands, being sure to enter the correct IP address for the TFTP server (the computer you're using) and the AP. ``` -setenv ramboot_openwrt "setenv ipaddr ; setenv serverip ; tftpboot 0x2000000 ws-ap3825i-initramfs.bin; interrupts off; bootm start 0x2000000; bootm loados; fdt resize; fdt boardsetup; fdt resize; fdt boardsetup; fdt chosen; fdt resize; fdt chosen; bootm prep; bootm go;" +setenv ramboot_openwrt "setenv ipaddr ; setenv serverip ; tftpboot 0x2000000 ws-ap3825i-initramfs.bin; interrupts off; bootm start 0x2000000; bootm loados; fdt resize; fdt boardsetup; fdt resize; fdt boardsetup; fdt chosen; fdt resize; fdt chosen; bootm prep; bootm go;" ``` ```