Author Topic: Buffalo WZR-HP-G450H Post 20025 Firmware Solution  (Read 162611 times)

ncergudar

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Re: Buffalo WZR-HP-G450H Post 20025 Firmware Solution
« Reply #90 on: December 19, 2014, 10:07:39 PM »
Thank you  JacobD84,

In your link I found really useful information I overlooked.
I'll try to follow the article there and see if I can do it.

I do upgrade from factory 20025 to r23919 as I understood from the forum that is stable.  For the moment everything is  working fine, so no pint to upgrade to r24461 without reasons as you mentioned earlier.

I'll reply later on my results,
Thanks again.

ncergudar

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Re: Buffalo WZR-HP-G450H Post 20025 Firmware Solution
« Reply #91 on: December 19, 2014, 11:31:21 PM »
OK...to setup multiple DDNS is simple and I found the solution here: http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Dynamic_DNS

Multiple DDNS host names

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If you have multiple host names registered at your DDNS service, you can enter them in the "Host Name" field using the "-a" option.

Example: You want to update the IP address for myhostname1.example.org, myhostname2.example.org and myhostname3.example.org; in this case, you have to enter in the "Host Name" field the following string: "myhostname1.example.org -a myhostname2.example.org -a myhostname3.example.org". (Note: no "-a" for the first host name.)






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JacobD84

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Re: Buffalo WZR-HP-G450H Post 20025 Firmware Solution
« Reply #92 on: December 21, 2014, 02:48:58 AM »
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I do upgrade from factory 20025 to r23919 as I understood from the forum that is stable.  For the moment everything is  working fine, so no pint to upgrade to r24461 without reasons as you mentioned earlier.
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I'm glad post was helpful and you got sorted OK ncergudar :)

You are exactly right in using r23919 if that works, after so many posts trying to get people not to upgrade for the sake of upgrading it's reassuring to hear that people are taking heed. Thank-you.

Have a good New Year all!

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Re: Buffalo WZR-HP-G450H Post 20025 Firmware Solution
« Reply #93 on: December 26, 2014, 04:21:49 PM »
I am currently testing r25697 ftp://ftp.dd-wrt.com/betas/2014/12-22-2014-r25697/buffalo_wzr_hp_g450h/wzr_hp_g450h-dd-wrt-webupgrade-MULTI.bin it has as yet not bricked the router and updated successfully from r24461.

As usual, DO NOT UPGRADE UNLESS YOU ARE TRYING TO FIX A PROBLEM WITH AN EARLIER REVISION, but those who do, can you please let me know of any issues you encounter? I haven't found any yet and the revision contains some nice new features such as the ability to specify the exact wireless frequency for transmission and some great IPv6 tweaks...

JaniN83

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Re: Buffalo WZR-HP-G450H Post 20025 Firmware Solution
« Reply #94 on: December 27, 2014, 11:25:44 AM »
I tried to upgrade to this version today, but neither the MULTI or factory-to version work for me. Both give 4 - 3 - 3 red flash on the router and after that "Upgrade failed." message. I even tried to reset to factory settings before upgrading but it didn't help. Have you JacobD84 experienced this and how to get around it? Thanks.

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Re: Buffalo WZR-HP-G450H Post 20025 Firmware Solution
« Reply #95 on: December 28, 2014, 05:42:47 AM »
As usual, reset on upgrade must be selected, in addition, you have to upload the firmware from a static IP on a computer running a browser with NO addons installed (When updating with firefox and addons i got failures) and NO Anti-Virus or Firewalls Running (Disabling any "Live" protection isnt good enough) so fully disable Anti-Virus and Firewall processes and disconnect the router PHYSICALLY from the internet...

In addition, do not change the name of the firmware when saving to your desktop to upload (It appears to have issues with name changes)

Basically upload from a system with a static IP address and no rubbish running in the background...

Also JaniN83, don't update unless you actually need the channel frequency and IPv6 controls ;) the only other real addition is a slightly sleeker UI (Round corners not square... Wooo!)

r23919 and r24461 are still basically the best "All Round" firmwares for the G450H the r25xxx series also appears to load the router a little heavier than the older revisions; I'm still trying to work out why (May be new UI or extra services doing it)
« Last Edit: December 28, 2014, 05:47:13 AM by JacobD84 »

xmanster

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Re: Buffalo WZR-HP-G450H Post 20025 Firmware Solution
« Reply #96 on: January 16, 2015, 07:05:14 AM »
hi
sorry i cant go through all this
what is the latest stable firmware you recommend

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JacobD84

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Re: Buffalo WZR-HP-G450H Post 20025 Firmware Solution
« Reply #97 on: January 16, 2015, 07:55:18 AM »
sorry i cant go through all this
what is the latest stable firmware you recommend

xmanster, as posted in the post immediately before yours, i made the following comment:

"r23919 and r24461 are still basically the best "All Round" firmwares for the G450H the r25xxx series also appears to load the router a little heavier than the older revisions; I'm still trying to work out why (May be new UI or extra services doing it)"

In other words, those two numbers are my recommendations, and as always start with the lower number, if that works, don't upgrade unless you have to.

As a polite OT comment however, if you "can't go through all this" i worry that you will have issues with the firmware somewhere along the line. DD-WRT Firmwares are for people who want very specific controls over their router, if you cannot read through my first post or the comment immediately before your post i really would like to know what gains you think you will get from DD-WRT? It's not really a plug-and-play firmware and i would recommend you use the Buffalo Stock Simple Firmware over DD-WRT otherwise, like it or not, you are going to have to do a lot of reading...

In other news, r25934 seems to be OK on my three routers (UK/EU/US) so feel free those of you who are having issues with older firmwares to upgrade here:
ftp://ftp.dd-wrt.com/betas/2015/01-16-2015-r25934/buffalo_wzr_hp_g450h/

Please note however, as usual, only upgrade if you need to and the r25xxx issues with slower-throughput and new but slower interface are still there!

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Re: Buffalo WZR-HP-G450H Post 20025 Firmware Solution
« Reply #98 on: January 16, 2015, 10:21:49 AM »
Thank you so much for your time and efforts
i upgraded to 24461 and seems my issue is solved , as i was having slow internet via wireless even the signal is strong.
with the new one, am having lower signal in some places use to have strong before, but the internet speed is much better.

thank you again.
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xmanster

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Re: Buffalo WZR-HP-G450H Post 20025 Firmware Solution
« Reply #99 on: January 21, 2015, 05:32:03 AM »
hi again
i tried many versions but whatever i flash with new firmware and i check always it is always showing (SVN revision 24461)
any idea ?

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Re: Buffalo WZR-HP-G450H Post 20025 Firmware Solution
« Reply #100 on: January 21, 2015, 04:34:02 PM »
Hi, this is usually an indication that the upgrade/downgrade has failed and the last working firmware is retained.
Without the log file (which instructions on how to create or obtain can be found on DD-WRT Forums) i cannot tell you what you can try im afraid.
If you can, please post a log as an attachment to this thread and i'll do my best.

Why are you trying to move from the 24461 stable?
Have you had problems?

If so please report, as apart from a TimeZone Issue, i am not aware of any problems with this revision.

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Re: Buffalo WZR-HP-G450H Post 20025 Firmware Solution
« Reply #101 on: January 22, 2015, 09:02:00 AM »
hi
yes i have problem my signal is dropped , many places are not covered by the wireless while before was full strength .

i will try to get the log file

thank you again

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Re: Buffalo WZR-HP-G450H Post 20025 Firmware Solution
« Reply #102 on: January 23, 2015, 01:37:11 PM »
As covered a few pages back, if signal is an issue i's unlikely to be a firmware created one as firmware updates shouldn't change the radio chip (its a physically separate entity)

That said, please confirm the router is set up optimally in first place; try modifying the antennae gain to +5db under the wireless advanced settings check box, a screen shot is available a page or two back with all of my settings for that group...

Most signal problems are due to changes in the environment around the router; for example neighbours changing electrical devices or altering wireless networks, objects that are moved in the home, or simply the weather.

Also check the three aerials are screwed in fully and the lower side (with the cutout curve) is angled towards low signal areas

Hope this helps.

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Re: Buffalo WZR-HP-G450H Post 20025 Firmware Solution
« Reply #103 on: January 31, 2015, 06:50:04 AM »
Newest Tested & Stable Release is r26081; first of the 26xxx Series that i've posted for the G450H!

As with the 25xxx series, there are still issues with a slightly slower UI and data throughput than the older releases, but it's better than the r25934 release posted previously!

!!USERS OF r25934!! Please note the r25934 release has been removed from the FTP Servers due to some issues; Please update to r26081 ASAP

As usual, don't upgrade unless you need to; r23919 and r24461 are still the best all-round (non-Buffalo) firmwares for this router!

r26081 ftp://ftp.dd-wrt.com/betas/2015/01-29-2015-r26081/buffalo_wzr_hp_g450h/
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Re: Buffalo WZR-HP-G450H Post 20025 Firmware Solution
« Reply #104 on: February 24, 2015, 09:05:22 AM »
Does r26081 address the timezone issue?