Asus RT-N66u with TomatoUSB firmware

[TC777]

Just flashed my router.

Everything seems fine!

However, my wireless connection drop when I connect to it.

I see my SSID, i click on it, it connects but 5-10 seconds after, it fails. I have to wait about 1-2min before the connection reconnect and after that everything is stable.

I try to erase NVRAM but it didn't change anything.

I have this problem with all my device, imac, laptop, ipad, etc !

I only tried the Toastman firmware once, but never got it working, I didn't put much time on it. From what I read he has something turned off on it for whatever reason, I think DHCP or something.

The Shibby version works fine for me. I use WPA2 Personal, and AES encryption. I have an iPad connected also, along with other things.

One thing I have had to do though with all of them, is after installing it I've had to reload the firmware again and choose to erase the nvram... I don't know why but otherwise it messes up the wireless setup if I don't do that.

 

[Benlehot]

I only tried the Toastman firmware once, but never got it working, I didn't put much time on it. From what I read he has something turned off on it for whatever reason, I think DHCP or something.

The Shibby version works fine for me. I use WPA2 Personal, and AES encryption. I have an iPad connected also, along with other things.

One thing I have had to do though with all of them, is after installing it I've had to reload the firmware again and choose to erase the nvram... I don't know why but otherwise it messes up the wireless setup if I don't do that.

Just activate the DHCP setting. Everything works fine! Thanks!

 

[somms]

http://tomato.groov.pl/index.php?dir=K26RT-N/build5x-090-EN/RT-N66U

New Shibby firmware released...builds now w/updated OpenVPN v2.2.2!

http://translate.googleusercontent....=11624&usg=ALkJrhiGj1dVx1syHAvZnsjE4E_ypXTo2w

Changelog:
06-04-2012 - upgrade from 088 to 090 EN
- Added MultiSSID
- Added PPTP server
- Updated to version 2.2.2 OpenVPN
- Transmission-remote was removed and rebuilt by the script to blocklisty it is not in use
- BW Limiter for MultiSSID - to define the default class for each crop (br1/2/3)
- In preparing the version of the RT-N, then the RT-PL

 

[csekmet]

It seems that calling a script from within another script works.
In the config folder I have scripts that just start the main scripts by using the /bin/sh prefix.

I have noticed "Segmentation Failures" too as well as kernel messages like this.

Mar 31 00:39:00 RT-N66U user.alert kernel: CPU 0 Unable to handle kernel paging request at virtual address ef06e000, epc == 80087034, ra == 80087024
Mar 31 00:39:00 RT-N66U user.warn kernel: Oops[#1]:
Mar 31 00:39:00 RT-N66U user.warn kernel: Cpu 0
Mar 31 00:39:00 RT-N66U user.warn kernel: $ 0 : 00000000 00000000 00020001 ef06e000
Mar 31 00:39:00 RT-N66U user.warn kernel: $ 4 : ef06e000 00020000 00000000 00000000
Mar 31 00:39:00 RT-N66U user.warn kernel: $ 8 : 802fffb0 2e746e75 6d627375 746e756f
Mar 31 00:39:00 RT-N66U user.warn kernel: $12 : 00000001 87ff9c08 87ff9c10 342e312d
Mar 31 00:39:00 RT-N66U user.warn kernel: $16 : 00000000 0000006d 87a5b800 87de1dc0
Mar 31 00:39:00 RT-N66U user.warn kernel: $20 : 00000080 00000000 802e0000 80270000
Mar 31 00:39:00 RT-N66U user.warn kernel: $24 : 00000001 8001d898
Mar 31 00:39:00 RT-N66U user.warn kernel: $28 : 87af2000 87af3dd8 7ff097c8 80087024
Mar 31 00:39:00 RT-N66U user.warn kernel: Hi : 000001c1
Mar 31 00:39:00 RT-N66U user.warn kernel: Lo : 0001b0b9
Mar 31 00:39:00 RT-N66U user.warn kernel: epc : 80087034 Tainted: P
Mar 31 00:39:00 RT-N66U user.warn kernel: ra : 80087024 Status: 1100fc03 KERNEL EXL IE
Mar 31 00:39:01 RT-N66U user.warn kernel: Cause : 00000008
Mar 31 00:39:01 RT-N66U user.warn kernel: BadVA : ef06e000
Mar 31 00:39:01 RT-N66U user.warn kernel: PrId : 00019749
Mar 31 00:39:01 RT-N66U user.warn kernel: Modules linked in: nls_cp850 tun ip6table_mangle ip6table_filter xt_IMQ imq usblp ohci_hcd ehci_hcd sdhci mmc_block mmc_core hfsplus hfs vfat fat ext2 ext3 jbd mbcache usb_storage sd_mod scsi_wait_scan scsi_mod leds_usb led_class ledtrig_usbdev usbcore nf_nat_pptp nf_conntrack_pptp nf_nat_proto_gre nf_conntrack_proto_gre nf_nat_ftp nf_conntrack_ftp nf_nat_sip nf_conntrack_sip nf_nat_h323 nf_conntrack_h323 wl(P) et(P) igs(P) emf(P)
Mar 31 00:39:01 RT-N66U user.warn kernel: Process hotplug (pid: 1180, threadinfo=87af2000, task=8137b400)
Mar 31 00:39:01 RT-N66U user.warn kernel: Stack : 87a5b830 87a5b800 00000000 800bd1a4 87a5b800 87af3f30 87af3e18 87af3f30
Mar 31 00:39:01 RT-N66U user.warn kernel: 802aa700 800bcafc 000200d2 00000000 00000000 00000010 87a5b802 00000000
Mar 31 00:39:01 RT-N66U user.warn kernel: 6e69622f 0068732f 000200d2 00000000 7ff09a98 80067794 87af3e2c 00000010
Mar 31 00:39:01 RT-N66U user.warn kernel: 000200d2 00000000 87a5b930 879b0000 87a5b87c 00000000 0001ffda 00000000
Mar 31 00:39:01 RT-N66U user.warn kernel: 7ff09a98 7ff0bbd8 87a5b87c 00000001 0001fea5 00000000 7ff09a94 812d6fa0
Mar 31 00:39:01 RT-N66U user.warn kernel: ...
Mar 31 00:39:01 RT-N66U user.warn kernel: Call Trace:[<802b0000>][<80003204>][<80003204>]
Mar 31 00:39:01 RT-N66U user.warn kernel: Code: 00402021 00501821 24a20001 <80710000> 00402821 ae420104 26100001 24021000 1202ffe5

These errors doesn't necessarily pop up in relation to script execution but just every now and then.
Since I know to little about linux they don't really say anything to me.
But I don't think it's healty.

These issues affect Shibby as well as Toastman so I guess they need to obtain a new source.

Do you think this is related to having USB sticks or Sd Cards added to the unit?

Do you still get the errors when removing everything from the USB-bus?

Bad news no luck either without USB support and with Shibby 090.


root@unknown:/tmp/home/root# cat /etc/motd


Tomato v1.28.0000 MIPSR2-090 K26 USB Mega-VPN
root@unknown:/tmp/home/root# ./test.sh asd
asd
root@unknown:/tmp/home/root# ./test.sh asd
asd
root@unknown:/tmp/home/root# ./test.sh asd
/test.sh
root@unknown:/tmp/home/root# ./test.sh asd
asd
root@unknown:/tmp/home/root# ./test.sh asd
/test.sh


root@unknown:/tmp/home/root# mount
rootfs on / type rootfs (rw)
/dev/root on / type squashfs (ro)
proc on /proc type proc (rw)
tmpfs on /tmp type tmpfs (rw)
devfs on /dev type tmpfs (rw,noatime)
sysfs on /sys type sysfs (rw)
devpts on /dev/pts type devpts (rw)

 

[csekmet]

Bad news no luck either without USB support and with Shibby 090.


root@unknown:/tmp/home/root# cat /etc/motd


Tomato v1.28.0000 MIPSR2-090 K26 USB Mega-VPN
root@unknown:/tmp/home/root# ./test.sh asd
asd
root@unknown:/tmp/home/root# ./test.sh asd
asd
root@unknown:/tmp/home/root# ./test.sh asd
/test.sh
root@unknown:/tmp/home/root# ./test.sh asd
asd
root@unknown:/tmp/home/root# ./test.sh asd
/test.sh


root@unknown:/tmp/home/root# mount
rootfs on / type rootfs (rw)
/dev/root on / type squashfs (ro)
proc on /proc type proc (rw)
tmpfs on /tmp type tmpfs (rw)
devfs on /dev type tmpfs (rw,noatime)
sysfs on /sys type sysfs (rw)
devpts on /dev/pts type devpts (rw)

I gave it up.

1. uploaded other version of shibby (AIO,BT-VPN) --> no luck
2. made 30/30/30 reset --> no luck
3. removed all USB wires --> no luck
4. restored stock asus (.102) --> WORKING

So put back Shibby V090 AIO again and waiting for a solution from the developers.

It's not really 'usable'. Because of this bug you can't rely on scripts using any parameter (eg: .autorun, rc-scripts, .fire)

 

[RogerSC]

Yes, I just tried the latest two that I've heard about:

tomato-K26USB-1.28.RT-N5x-MIPSR2-090-VPN.trx
tomato-K26USB-1.28.0497.1MIPSR2-Toastman-VLAN-RT-N-VPN.trx

I may have added the "Toastman" in the second name to help me keep things sorted out, I'm not sure.

But, at any rate, no good for either of these. Back on Asus .102 firmware at the moment.

I'd love to have a recommendation of a stable tomato release that's as recent as possible, but tested *smile*. I've used tomato before, so I'm aware that it can be very functional, and would like to try it.

Thanks.

 

[RogerSC]

Yes, I just tried the latest two that I've heard about:

tomato-K26USB-1.28.RT-N5x-MIPSR2-090-VPN.trx
tomato-K26USB-1.28.0497.1MIPSR2-Toastman-VLAN-RT-N-VPN.trx

But, at any rate, no good for either of these. Back on Asus .102 firmware at the moment.

I'd love to have a recommendation of a stable tomato release that's as recent as possible, but tested *smile*. I've used tomato before, so I'm aware that it can be very functional, and would like to try it.

Thanks.

Ah, I just found Shibby's recent recommendation to use this one:

tomato-K26USB-1.28.RT-N-MIPSR2-088V-AIO.trx

 

[frimp]

Hi,

Tomato by shibby, v90, AIO, is working perfectly - in contrary to the shirtty original Asus stuff.

Anyone already tried virtual wireless?

 

[MonkY]

Hi guys! I just got into the Asus RT-N66u club! Just flashed TomatoUSB Shibby (firmware tomato-K26USB-1.28.RT-N5x-MIPSR2-085V-AIO.trx) and i have some questions (maybe you can help me with an answer):

First, my router is really hot, no matter if the CPU has a low or high load... It's like over 40 degrees Celsius on the top part (the shiny plastic) - so i would imagine inside it's even higher. Is that normal? Can't we just set the CPU to go into idle mode or something when not in use?

Second, i've noticed both of my Wireless (eth1 & eth2) are displayed at maximum Rate beeing only 65 Mbps. Shouldn't this be 300Mbps or 450Mbps? If i would go into Advanced Wireless, i can only select maximum Transmission Rate as low as 54Mbps. Isn't this too low?

And last.. are there any tips & tricks to make the WiFi and WLAN better?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Benlehot]

PPTP Server

Hi guys,

Quick question about PPTP server in shibby or toastman build.

I can't get it to work.

Here's my settings.

Local IP Address/Netmask : 192.168.1.1 / 255.255.255.0
Remote IP addresse range : 192.168.10.50 - 192.168.10.55
Broadcast Relay Mode: Disabled
Encryption: MPPE-128
DNS Servers: 0.0.0.0
0.0.0.0
Wins Servers: 0.0.0.0
0.0.0.0
MTU: 1450
MRU: 1450

I'm testing the VPN with my iPhone/iPad. I can login in the VPN without any problem. I can also access the router admin page when I load 192.168.1.1. However, when I'm trying another URL, I can't load anything.

Regards,
Ben

 

[somms]

http://tomatousb.org/forum/t-364842/shibby-builds#post-1412117

Latest Shibby build was removed due to a bug!

 

[KevTech]

I like Tomato but the 15-20% drop in wireless performance is a deal breaker for me.

 

[Jelf]

I have a question about clearing NVRAM.

I have used the mini web server to first clear NVRAM and then flash a Toastman build so I can have a VPN client. That all went fine. I turned on DHCP in the router and my PC can get online just fine.

But I have read posts advising that NVRAM should also be cleared after loading new firmware. Is that correct?

When I clear NVRAM using the Toastman interface, then my PC cannot get online. Instead I see a message saying “The connection was reset”. I tried various reboots without success.

So, if it is correct to clear NVRAM after installing firmware, then there must be another step that I'm missing.

 

[Jelf]

OK, I can answer 1/2 of my own question.

Here is one of the tomato FAQs and a quote from it:
http://www.polarcloud.com/tomatofaq#installing_from_ddwrt_hyperwrt

Should I reset the configuration after installing Tomato?[toc, link]
If you're upgrading from an older version of Tomato, you don't need to perform a reset. Unless indicated in the release notes, Tomato will automatically upgrade older configurations if necessary.
If you upgraded from another firmware, a complete reset is recommended. Go to Administration/Configuration and select "Erase all NVRAM..." after installing Tomato.
​

So, since I flashed from stock v.108 to a tomato build, I am supposed to erase NVRAM after the flash is completed. But when I do that, my PC no longer sees the router. Yes, I turned on DHCP and saved before erasing NVRAM.

After the erase step I reconfigured my network connection to say "Obtain an IP address automatically". But then when I enter 192.168.1.1 in a browser bar I cannot access the router. Also I cannot get online.

What am I missing?

 

[ArCan]

... I turned on DHCP and saved before erasing NVRAM...

"before"?
If you on DHCP switched on BEFORE erasing NVRAM
after erasing it again OFF. I think... (for Toastman f/w).
So, for sure you should manualy fill in your PC's adapter
192.168.1.100 for your PC
255.255.255.0 for Mask
192.168.1.1 for Gateway
192.168.1.1 for DNS
(and I connect router to PС via ethernet at first...)

In browser input http://192.168.1.1 as address
and login admin/andmin...

It's ALWAYS works for me.

 

[Jelf]

Thanks ArCan

I now realize that after installing a Toastman build and then erasing NVRAM the next step is to turn on DHCP in the router. I did that by setting my network connection in my PC to:
Static IP 192.168.1.1 <== Note the last "1"
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
Gateway = 192.168.1.1

Then I entered 192.168.1.1 in my browser bar, logged in with admin admin, turned on DHCP and saved.

Then I changed my network connection back to "automatic" for both IP and DNS.

I powered the router on/off, re-booted the PC and all is sweet.

 

[ArCan]

... in my PC to:
Static IP 192.168.1.1 <== Note the last "1"

192.168.1.1 this is router's IP
and of course you should use another IP for you PC
(192.168.1.100 for exaple)
You changed to "auto" and your PC found good IP
next AFTER 192.168.1.1 (but not 192.168.1.1 because it is router's IP) and so on...

Good luck!

 

[ThaDraGun]

Is there anything special you need to do to go back to stock firmware??
Right now I'm using tomato-K26USB-1.28.RT-N5x-MIPSR2-085V-AIO

I would rather Tomato but I cant get media server to work correctly with my PS3. So I want to try stock to see if it will work on that.

I put the router back into recovery mode, and used the Firmware Restoration app to flash with RT-N66U_3.1.0.3_90
after it was all done it said it was complete I noticed the router just keeps resetting. The power light stays on, but all the other lights flash. I can't log into http://192.168.1.1/ and it just keeps saying identifying network and then it resets.
Then I tried flashing RT-N66U_3.0.0.3_96 and the same exact thing happens.

I put tomato-K26USB-1.28.RT-N5x-MIPSR2-085V-AIO back on and works fine other then I cant get media server working on all my devices.

What do I need to do?

 

[KevTech]

You can flash back to stock through the Tomato GUI.

 

[ArCan]

What do I need to do?

I think, you have to press and hold WPS button
and only after that switch on the router
after 30 seconds release WPS button.
Router should continue booting like always.