IPQ5018: Support for Linksys MX2000 Atlas 6 & MX5500 Atlas 6 Pro

tryingbe · October 16, 2024, 1:17pm

Thanks, it worked.

jb80 · October 16, 2024, 10:33pm

@georgem83 thanks for your great work on this build! I have a few MX5500 units and I am considering installing the latest snapshot, though I want to confirm it's possible to revert back to the OEM stock firmware v1.1.5.209977 using the LUCI web interface?

georgem83 · October 17, 2024, 2:33am

It is possible to go back to OEM, but not via Luci. You should SSH into the box, see instructions here (bullet point 3):

dvgregor · October 17, 2024, 7:31am

Hello.
Thank you.
I will flash your image on the weekends and start using my MX2000 everyday.

rjp · October 17, 2024, 11:40pm

Hi. Thanks a lot for working on this. Would it be possible to also add support for the MR5500? From what I can find online (from the DD-WRT device pages), most of the internal hardware (CPU, switch and radios) are identical to the MX5500. I've searched this thread and see that BrainSlayer has added support for both to DD-WRT, but I'd like the option to use OpenWRT if possible. Thanks again!

georgem83 · October 18, 2024, 12:50am

I don’t own the device, so I can’t test. If you have serial access, you could try booting the initramfs image for MX5500 and see where that takes you. I would then need to see the bootlogs, from both stock and openwrt, and then see what needs to be changed if anything.
BDFs probably need changes too.

dvgregor · October 19, 2024, 10:49am

Hello georgem83.
This morning I've flash your factory image and it works without any problems.
Thank you very much.
I'm ready to test a particular config/feature, if you have ideas - please ask.

With best regards, Dmitrii

tryingbe · October 20, 2024, 3:34pm

I used relayd package and connected two MX55EC (MX5500 series) together wirelessly using 5ghz, I am pleasantly surprised by 4803.8Mbit/s!!

mabdewn · October 21, 2024, 4:39pm

I am tempted to sacrifice one of my mx5500 units for this noble cause. However, I don't understand how you flash it. Can I tftp and put the image directly? or do I need to put the unit in some specific state?

Cheers

tryingbe · October 21, 2024, 7:32pm

Download the factory.bin file.

MX4200 install method apply to this MX2000/MX5500/MX55EC (what I have).
https://wiki.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Linksys_MX4200

mabdewn · October 22, 2024, 6:08am

Cheers, mate. I'll give it a go in the weekend

mabdewn · October 24, 2024, 6:43pm

I've flashed two units and set up one as an AP extender. So far, it's running really really well. There is a notable performance boost. I'll post if anything funny happens.

Something else that perhaps isn't a part of this thread. Network and infrastructure in general is a bit like black magic to me. But I'll post the question anyway. I can't seem to connect directly to the APs internal IP. My LAN uses a different range, and I can't connect to them unless I wire to them directly with a static IP from my laptop. Not sure what I need to setup in OpenWRT. Any hint is much welcome.

Cheers

tryingbe · October 25, 2024, 4:24am

That's how it suppose to work?

https://openwrt.org/docs/guide-user/network/wifi/relay_configuration

mabdewn · October 25, 2024, 8:47am

As I said, networking and infrastructure is black magic. I grasp the concepts, but the nitty-gritty of it is scary. But again, thank you for the link, and I will give it a go. Much obliged.

Facke · October 25, 2024, 4:43pm

Can I ask someone to reupload the software files?

dvgregor · October 26, 2024, 9:54am

Hello georgem83.
Your factory image works perfectly on my MX2000 without any issues under heavy load over the week.

The only strange thing I've noticed is dmesg showing this messages in a loop.

[502725.418412] Ignoring NSS change in VHT Operating Mode Notification from fa:12:44:e2:eb:ba with invalid nss 2
[540714.322461] adpt_mp_port_netdev_change_notify[1186]:ERROR:netdev change notify with incorrect port 0
[540714.324576] qca8k 90000.mdio-1:11 lan3: Link is Down
[540714.331374] ssdk_dev_event[2313]:ERROR:netdev change notify failed
[540714.331438] br-lan: port 3(lan3) entered disabled state
[540716.404572] qca8k 90000.mdio-1:11 lan3: Link is Up - 10Mbps/Full - flow control off
[540716.404725] adpt_mp_port_netdev_change_notify[1186]:ERROR:netdev change notify with incorrect port 0
[540716.411414] ssdk_dev_event[2313]:ERROR:netdev change notify failed
[540716.420855] br-lan: port 3(lan3) entered blocking state
[540716.426657] br-lan: port 3(lan3) entered forwarding state
[553254.376124] Ignoring NSS change in VHT Operating Mode Notification from fa:12:44:e2:eb:ba with invalid nss 2
[589624.695380] Ignoring NSS change in VHT Operating Mode Notification from fa:12:44:e2:eb:ba with invalid nss 2
[595135.399226] adpt_mp_port_netdev_change_notify[1186]:ERROR:netdev change notify with incorrect port 0
[595135.401284] qca8k 90000.mdio-1:11 lan3: Link is Down
[595135.408466] ssdk_dev_event[2313]:ERROR:netdev change notify failed
[595135.422661] br-lan: port 3(lan3) entered disabled state
[595137.481203] qca8k 90000.mdio-1:11 lan3: Link is Up - 1Gbps/Full - flow control rx/tx
[595137.481342] adpt_mp_port_netdev_change_notify[1186]:ERROR:netdev change notify with incorrect port 0
[595137.488216] ssdk_dev_event[2313]:ERROR:netdev change notify failed
[595137.497420] br-lan: port 3(lan3) entered blocking state
[595137.503376] br-lan: port 3(lan3) entered forwarding state

With best regards

lci · October 26, 2024, 6:24pm

Hey, I'm looking for the bin files for MX2000. All of the Filebin links from above ar no longer valid. Thank you.

tryingbe · October 26, 2024, 10:39pm

Continue great speed from this little MX55EC!
iPad, Moto phones, Apple Air Pro, etc.

lci · October 27, 2024, 6:57pm

Hey @georgem83

Any chance for sharing MX2000 files? Filebin links are no longer valid.

Thanks in advance.

lci · October 28, 2024, 7:12pm

Hey dvgregor,

Any chance you can share the binaries you used?