OpenWrt Firmware for Archer c6 v3.2 snapshot version

[maheruf]

Hello i have tplink archer C6 v3.20 US, I have installed The open WRT firmware named as openwrt-ramips-mt7621-tplink_archer-c6-v3-squashfs-factory.bin.

But its missing Luci so i have tried Putty from windows 10 to login as SSH via 192.168.1.1, 192.168.1.1 i have set in my ethernet as the default gateway address.

But when i try to open SSH Putty gives me error connection timeout.

[darksky]

Set your windows box to a static ip such as 192.168.1.55. You should be able to ssh into the archer on 192.168.1.1.

[andyboeh]

Either set the static IP as suggested or leave the IP configuration to Auto. OpenWrt has a DHCP server enabled by default. If you don't receive an IP address via DHCP, something is probably wrong.

[maheruf]

I got access as 192.168.1.1 as i had left the router address as black it automatically gets that default gateway so when i try to update luci i get this error.

root@OpenWrt:~# opkg update
Downloading https://downloads.openwrt.org/snapshots/targets/ramips/mt7621/packages/Packages.gz
Failed to send request: Operation not permitted
*** Failed to download the package list from https://downloads.openwrt.org/snapshots/targets/ramips/mt7621/packages/Packages.gz

Downloading https://downloads.openwrt.org/snapshots/packages/mipsel_24kc/base/Packages.gz
Failed to send request: Operation not permitted
*** Failed to download the package list from https://downloads.openwrt.org/snapshots/packages/mipsel_24kc/base/Packages.gz

Downloading https://downloads.openwrt.org/snapshots/targets/ramips/mt7621/kmods/5.10.158-1-3134fc0572186c922f59008e466bd471/Packages.gz
6^C
root@OpenWrt:~# Failed to send request: Operation not permitted

[andyboeh]

Do you have internet access on your router? If not, you need to configure it so that you can access the Internet on your router.

[maheruf]

well i fixed it and tried to revert back to default tplink firmware it was flashing the file from open wrt luci menu and after reboot all of my routers lights are on and noting happening led lights are always on. What should i do now to recover my router?

[elder_tinkerer]

Did you try to flash the original TP-Link firmware or the version made by @dsouza?

Please refer to:

OpenWrt Firmware for Archer c6 v3.2

Anyway, assuming that: You installed a snapshot image (without LuCI) You want to revert to stock firmware Your device does not have an Internet connection You have a Windows 10 PC Your OpenWRT Archer C6 v3.2 is turned on, up and running You can ping and ssh your OpenWrt device at 192.168.1.1 Then execute the following steps to revert to stock firmware: Download a ZIP with the revert image of the Archer A6/C6 v3 I've made from here (Password: a6c6revert) Unzip the file contents to a folder …

[maheruf]

ah shit not i did not know that i had to revert back via TP-Link firmware or the version made by @dsouza.

Now my lights are on indefinitely and how should i recover? I tried with putty to connect via SSH at 192.168.1.1 but connection failed

[elder_tinkerer]

Shit happens...
So at first you could try this one:

OpenWrt Firmware for Archer c6 v3.2

Aight so i found the solve..i stumbled on this without any internet video so i feel so cool @ashish @hrindr13 no UART needed...if lights are solid on,...ur router is recoverable... simply change the ip of your pc to 192.168.0.66 subnet 2552552550 plug in lan cable to lan port on router..power it on...and voila... u can find the router on 192.168.0.1 no gateway no dns pls i am now flashing all kind of firmwares to see what works

If this doesn't work, you should start here:

Unbricking Archer C6/A6 v3.x

Continuing the discussion from here. You will need a UART 3.3V USB adapter, open the device and connect the UART to a PC and to it. The UART pinout and some more instructions you can find here. I was able to make a successful connection using a three pin connector without soldering. After that, you will need to run a serial terminal on the PC (Putty for example) connected to the UART serial port @115200 bps. Turn on your device, while it is booting in the serial console press "x". This will…

So, what's the reason to go back to stock firmware after it took so long to install OpenWrt?

[maheruf]

Thanks the first method worked. Well, i have reverted back because i could not figure out why my router could not assign ip to devices. Is there a good guide for settings up ope wrt after setup? Also i have noticed i cant enable wifi5Ghz it gets auto disabled with Width 160hz .

I have gathered a lot of experience today by breaking it. I have also odered the serial cables and usb items, anyway those will help me in future to play with routers.

[anon4457646]

@maheruf

wifi5Ghz it gets auto disabled with Width 160hz .

but why you would enable 160mhz on such a low device, if that will work on 80 mhz that will be good