Hi, I need to turn my Linksys WRT160N (Firmware Version: v3.0.01) into a wireless network repeater. Here is the setup: The Verizon access point is the main wireless provider to all devices in the hous read more. Techdata: Linksys WRT160N v3 This device is NOT RECOMMENDED for future use with OpenWrt due to low flash/ram. DO NOT BUY DEVICES WITH 4MB FLASH / 32MB RAM if you intend to flash an up-to-date and secure OpenWrt version (18.06 or later) onto it! Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration Wireless-N Broadband Router 7 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration After setting up the Router with the Setup Wizard (located on. I had a strange bad Tomato flash on one of my WRT160N V3's where the internet still worked but I wasn't able to access the web GUI or tftp a firmware into it. The first time I tried this 'continue holding reset' fix it worked great. Installing Tomato USB on the 160N was a snap and it's simple and straightforward to configure. The router that I received was a Version 3 and I used the tomato-K26-1.28.9054MIPSR2-beta-Std build (if you get a version 2 router, you'll be SOL when it comes to Tomato).

Jan 25, 2013

Looking into a firmware upgrade. I have a WRT160N. The label on the back, next to Model Number, simply says WRT160N with no version number. I therefore conclude, per info on the Cisco site, that it is a V1 model, not V2 or V3. And yet the Admin web page for the router says firmware version is 3.0.02. I'm pretty confident I have never upgraded firmware on this router, which means this is how it came out of the box long ago. Latest firmware for V1 is 1.02.11; latest firmware for V3 is 3.0.03.
Should I upgrade to 3.0.03? Is there a way to downgrade to 1.02.11? I'm having some minor issues whch may or may not be the ruter's fault, I figure a firmware upgrade (downgrade?) will at least rule out router firmware issues.

WRT160N V3 Bricked

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hidden_premise
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Joined: 27 Feb 2008
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Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2009 2:05 Post subject: WRT160N V3 Bricked

I believe I have bricked my WRT160N V3. I accidentally did a firmware upgrade with the 1.0 compatible version instead of the 3.0. Is there any hope? Any way to unbrick the device?
It gives no ip address. It doesnt respond. Tftp times out. When I turn it on the power light blinks for about 15 seconds and then goes out.
Need help asap. Thanks much.
-Whit
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barryware
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Joined: 26 Jan 2008
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Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 16:40 Post subject:
you guys do not have the same issue but the repair proceedure is the same. You must use the serial console to stop the boot, enable the transfer protocol and send good firmware to the unit. _________________ [Moderator Deleted]

dlaporte
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Joined: 21 Dec 2008
Posts: 7

Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 16:57 Post subject:

barryware wrote:

you guys do not have the same issue but the repair proceedure is the same.
You must use the serial console to stop the boot, enable the transfer protocol and send good firmware to the unit.

Great, thanks! I've seen how to do it for a v1 WRT160N, but not for a v3. There's a block of 12 contacts ('J2') - is it the same pinout?
thanks,
Dave

barryware
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Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 17:01 Post subject:
no.. j2 is jtag and is not supported atm. a v3 has 5 pads on top of the pcb between the processor and switch chip off center to the right. a v1 has a 5 pad edge connector if memory serves. There are pics in the forum somewhere. _________________ [Moderator Deleted]

lijianch
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Joined: 14 Jul 2007
Posts: 146

Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 17:16 Post subject:

I just fixed the problem for my v3 router.
There is a cisco utility built in that we should use.
The correct version of my procedure is
1. Plug the power. The power light will blink and go off afterward.
2. Press the reset button long enough, say 30 seconds. During this 30 seconds, the power light will not be on. Afterward, hold the reset and unplug the power and plug it back, You will see the power light on after blinking.
3. Release the reset button and visit http://192.168.1.1/ and you should see cisco recovery page. It is very brief but good enough for us.
http://192.168.1.1/f2.htm
Come back to life and enjoy it!

dlaporte wrote:

barryware wrote:

you guys do not have the same issue but the repair proceedure is the same.
You must use the serial console to stop the boot, enable the transfer protocol and send good firmware to the unit.

Great, thanks! I've seen how to do it for a v1 WRT160N, but not for a v3. There's a block of 12 contacts ('J2') - is it the same pinout?
thanks,
Dave

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weyemar
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Joined: 04 Jan 2010
Posts: 3

Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 20:26 Post subject:

lijianch wrote:

I just fixed the problem for my v3 router.
There is a cisco utility built in that we should use.
Procedure is
1. Plug the power. The power light will blink and go off a

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