Davidc502- wrt1200ac wrt1900acx wrt3200acm wrt32x builds

razor7 · February 1, 2021, 2:01pm

Hi! in my case I'm running Insomnia Build and it's working just fine
https://www.corifeus.com/openwrt-insomnia

Here my cheat sheet to get as close as I wanted to Davidc build:

Update WiFi Firmware
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cd /lib/firmware/mwlwifi
mv 88W8964.bin 88W8964.bin.ORG
wget https://github.com/kaloz/mwlwifi/raw/master/bin/firmware/88W8964.bin -O 88W8964.bin.OEM
ln -s 88W8964.bin.OEM 88W8964.bin
reboot

luci-app-statistics
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opkg install luci-app-statistics collectd collectd-mod-cpu collectd-mod-interface collectd-mod-iwinfo collectd-mod-load collectd-mod-memory collectd-mod-network collectd-mod-rrdtool collectd-mod-sensors collectd-mod-thermal rrdtool1

mkdir /tmp/rrd
chown -R nobody:nogroup /tmp/rrd

/etc/init.d/luci_statistics enable
/etc/init.d/collectd enable

opkg update
opkg install curl libustream-openssl ca-bundle ca-certificates

curl -OJL https://gist.githubusercontent.com/squarewf/a2347fe44e217a19998eb2b6b1b16c59/raw/60982762db4df24f147b00f19113f915618df940/rrdbackup

mv rrdbackup /etc/init.d/rrdbackup
chmod +x /etc/init.d/rrdbackup
/etc/init.d/rrdbackup enable
/etc/init.d/rrdbackup start

luci-app-advanced-reboot
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opkg install luci-app-advanced-reboot

ddns-scripts
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opkg install luci-app-ddns ddns-scripts

luci-app-adblock
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opkg install adblock luci-app-adblock

luci-app-watchcat
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opkg install luci-app-watchcat watchcat

luci-app-wol
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opkg install luci-app-wol

luci-app-sqm
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opkg install luci-app-sqm sqm-scripts

luci-app-bcp38
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opkg install luci-app-bcp38 bcp38

igmpproxy
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opkg install igmpproxy

razor7 · February 1, 2021, 2:06pm

Having in account that a custom build is far beyond my reach, I have decided to use the Insomnia build, and so far so good.

Is there a way to tell if I have the european version of the router?

Thanks!

anomeome · February 1, 2021, 5:47pm

iw reg get

and presumably the sticker on unit bottom

DrSchnagels · February 5, 2021, 9:34am

I'm very unsure on how to go on. I loved Davids builds because it was so easy for me to update and configure. Im not a Linux guy at all and the dnsmasq thing worries me.
Can I simply update with this sysupgrade.bin? http://mirror.0x.sg/openwrt/releases/19.07.6/targets/mvebu/cortexa9/openwrt-19.07.6-mvebu-cortexa9-linksys_wrt3200acm-squashfs-sysupgrade.bin
Will I loose my config? I use wireguard and wifi, nothing else on this switch/router.
Thanks everybody for your help. Im a mechanical engineer and im stuck with caring for security in a small company.

slh · February 5, 2021, 9:56am

Given that these builds had a rather special pre-installed package set and configuration (especially in regards to the dns setup), I would strongly suggest to start with a clean default config.

scott68 · February 6, 2021, 12:55am

I also loved Davids builds, everything worked well and was updated often. I finally had to compile my own builds to meet my needs. I started off with No nonsense build and added the packages I needed. His video explaining the entire process made it very simple. If you choose to go this route feel free to PM me with any questions. Its really not that difficult.

SupaJ · February 7, 2021, 12:54pm

Which router do you have and are you getting good WiFi performance using your own builds?

scott68 · February 7, 2021, 11:00pm

I have two for testing. A 1200ac and a 32x. I will test the internal wifi speeds and get back to you. I got tired of latency and drops so I purchased access points for each.

oaneilr1uk · February 8, 2021, 11:58am

Don't give up on the router just give up on the wireless. It's a great router with David's builds even if he can't update them right now. If you get something like a ruckus R600 from ebay and install their unleashed firmware you'll have a super WiFi. Or something from ubiquiti maybe. Basically a good quality dedicated wireless access point is worth the investment and can scale well so you can add a few and have seamless wifi across your home.

iisquazar · February 8, 2021, 3:37pm

I have a set of Huawei AX3 WiFi6 mesh routers hooked up to my good old 32X. Cheap solution and works like a charm!

skitts24 · February 13, 2021, 7:18am

Hey Scott - Just having a few issues with running my own build and had a few noob questions. I just built an new ubuntu vm and have followed the instructions but for some odd reason I am getting a few errors e.g. whitespaces in patch files:

.git/rebase-apply/patch:158: space before tab in indent.
                        /* fastpath: update of existing entry */

Is it wise to just ignore these or not. Also i am unable pm you as your user profile is hidden. Cheers

scott68 · February 13, 2021, 11:25am

I get the same "whitespace" errors from one patch so far. Check this link: stackoverflow Someone correct me if I am wrong, but I've found they are code "styling" errors. The patches still work fine.

I would suggest moving this conversation to No-nonsense-linksys-wrt-build.

I corrected my profile, so pm should work if you need help.

anon68513369 · March 1, 2021, 11:39pm

Hello enthousiasts,

I'm really happy with the no-nonsense builds, because they gave my extra help with my latest trunk builds.

I have kernel 5.4.97 compiled with gcc 9. My builds
have almost all packages of the DC502 build.
So my build are the combination between dc502 and no-nonsense.

I removed Samba4....I have a NAS (much faster, better, more storage)

And my main change is the use of openssl-devcrypto with hardware crypto (lower latency) and almost all devrypto modules and modified ssl.conf.
I have full vlan support on ipv4 and ipv6 and even on wlan and multi ssid!

I use mwan3 cable and fiber isp...with mwan3... dnscrypt-proxy2, adblock, wireguard vpn, qos, sqm,upnp without errors!

I used the modified patch for mwlwifi from github

And I have a hacked wireless-regdb from orca.pet that gives me full 30db 1000mW over all channels without DFS. Love it!

I have no disconnects, a ping of 4-8ms on wifi, speed of 780-800 up and down. My range is 100meters from my house. I tested with laptop,phone,tab. My up and download speeds are between 850-980 always on wired PC.... every hour of the day!

The router boots in 21 seconds flat, complete with fiber wan and connected wifi clients! I have 2 small errors..in my log. Because of a avahi error.
Dmesg logs....only log disconnects and connect .....no errors.

12 hours uptime now....

From my phone, which maxes out at 330mbit, exactly according specs realme!

And now I'm building my first openwrt 21 image

Try that on the best mesh wifi system! A ping of 4-8ms on 12 different speedtest servers between 30-250km

larrynz · March 2, 2021, 1:28am

That's awesome wifi speeds!
Are you able to share with us the location of the modified mwlwifi patch?

anon68513369 · March 2, 2021, 1:40am

github.com

divestedcg/Divested-WRT/blob/master/patches/0006-mwlwifi-Disable-tx_amsdu.patch

From 57888f29ff1bd6c1def48a223e9eed1a692b1242 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Tad <tad@spotco.us>
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2020 03:57:45 -0500
Subject: [PATCH] mwlwifi: Disable tx_amsdu

This fixes the high latencies.
Unsure who figured this out.
https://forum.archive.openwrt.org/viewtopic.php?id=64949&p=161
https://forum.openwrt.org/t/linksys-wrt1200ac-wireless-performance-on-latest-stable/39392/4
https://github.com/kaloz/mwlwifi/commit/574e24e7dd661676e585dacd54e4f93b24e78ba0

Signed-off-by: Tad <tad@spotco.us>
---
 package/base-files/files/etc/init.d/amsdu-disable | 10 ++++++++++
 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+)
 create mode 100755 package/base-files/files/etc/init.d/amsdu-disable

diff --git a/package/base-files/files/etc/init.d/amsdu-disable b/package/base-files/files/etc/init.d/amsdu-disable
new file mode 100755
index 0000000000..a83dc32dd6

This file has been truncated. show original

larrynz · March 2, 2021, 2:35am

Thanks. Nothing extraordinary there.

anon40147531 · March 2, 2021, 6:08pm

Hello, I have installed in wrt3200acm from orca.pet and it does not work for me, it gives me the option of 30db 1000mW but it is the same as 26db, it doesn't give me more power.

with orca.pet:

global
country FR: DFS-UNSET
        (2402 - 2494 @ 20), (N/A, 30), (N/A)
        (5150 - 5835 @ 160), (N/A, 30), (N/A)
        (57000 - 66000 @ 2160), (N/A, 40), (N/A)

phy#2
country FR: DFS-UNSET
        (2402 - 2494 @ 20), (N/A, 30), (N/A)
        (5150 - 5835 @ 160), (N/A, 30), (N/A)
        (57000 - 66000 @ 2160), (N/A, 40), (N/A)

phy#1
country FR: DFS-UNSET
        (2402 - 2494 @ 20), (N/A, 30), (N/A)
        (5150 - 5835 @ 160), (N/A, 30), (N/A)
        (57000 - 66000 @ 2160), (N/A, 40), (N/A)

phy#0
country FR: DFS-UNSET
        (2402 - 2494 @ 20), (N/A, 30), (N/A)
        (5150 - 5835 @ 160), (N/A, 30), (N/A)
        (57000 - 66000 @ 2160), (N/A, 40), (N/A)

with wireless-regdb_2020.11.20-1:

country FR: DFS-ETSI
(2400 - 2483 @ 40), (N/A, 20), (N/A)
(5150 - 5250 @ 80), (N/A, 23), (N/A), NO-OUTDOOR, AUTO-BW
(5250 - 5350 @ 80), (N/A, 20), (0 ms), NO-OUTDOOR, DFS, AUTO-BW
(5470 - 5725 @ 160), (N/A, 26), (0 ms), DFS
(5725 - 5875 @ 80), (N/A, 13), (N/A)
(57000 - 66000 @ 2160), (N/A, 40), (N/A)

phy#2
country FR: DFS-ETSI
(2400 - 2483 @ 40), (N/A, 20), (N/A)
(5150 - 5250 @ 80), (N/A, 23), (N/A), NO-OUTDOOR, AUTO-BW
(5250 - 5350 @ 80), (N/A, 20), (0 ms), NO-OUTDOOR, DFS, AUTO-BW
(5470 - 5725 @ 160), (N/A, 26), (0 ms), DFS
(5725 - 5875 @ 80), (N/A, 13), (N/A)
(57000 - 66000 @ 2160), (N/A, 40), (N/A)

phy#1
country FR: DFS-ETSI
(2400 - 2483 @ 40), (N/A, 20), (N/A)
(5150 - 5250 @ 80), (N/A, 23), (N/A), NO-OUTDOOR, AUTO-BW
(5250 - 5350 @ 80), (N/A, 20), (0 ms), NO-OUTDOOR, DFS, AUTO-BW
(5470 - 5725 @ 160), (N/A, 26), (0 ms), DFS
(5725 - 5875 @ 80), (N/A, 13), (N/A)
(57000 - 66000 @ 2160), (N/A, 40), (N/A)

phy#0
country FR: DFS-ETSI
(2400 - 2483 @ 40), (N/A, 20), (N/A)
(5150 - 5250 @ 80), (N/A, 23), (N/A), NO-OUTDOOR, AUTO-BW
(5250 - 5350 @ 80), (N/A, 20), (0 ms), NO-OUTDOOR, DFS, AUTO-BW
(5470 - 5725 @ 160), (N/A, 26), (0 ms), DFS
(5725 - 5875 @ 80), (N/A, 13), (N/A)
(57000 - 66000 @ 2160), (N/A, 40), (N/A)

anomeome · March 2, 2021, 6:13pm

The power table is embedded on the rango, output is pegged at the maximum based on locale, there is no ability to change what the device TX.

cat /sys/kernel/debug/ieee80211/phy0/mwlwifi/info
power table loaded from dts: no

anon40147531 · March 2, 2021, 6:16pm

Ok thanks for the information, i didn't know.

Is there a way to give more power?

anon68513369 · March 2, 2021, 7:19pm