Asus RT-N10

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WARNING: It is recommended to use ASUS Firmware restoration tool for ASUS routers initial flash
(use *.TRX file)
NOTE: Do Not flash micro this router.
NOTE: Requires K2.6, Do not flash anything else.
NOTE: During configuration or flashing a device, the only that should be hooked to the device is the computer and power.

Specs

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Platform

Serial Num. = ?
FCC ID = MSQ-RTN10
CPU Type = Broadcom BCM5356A1KFBG (BCM5356)
MIPS Rev = R2
CPU Speed = 300MHz
Bus = ?
Flash Type = Serial
Flash Chip = MX -12G 25L3205DM2I (Macronix MX25L3205D)
Flash Size = 4MB
Max Firmware Size = 3801088 bytes
RAM Size = 16MB
RAM Chip = EtronTech ?
nvram Size = ?
Switch = Broadcom BCM5356A1KFBG (SoC)
vlan Support = ?
Ethernet Port Count = 1-10/100M WAN 4-10/100M LAN
Wired Standard = IEEE 802.3/3u
boot_wait = ?
bootloader = CFE
Flash Card Socket/Type = No
SD/MMC Mod Support = No
MiniPCI slots = No
PoE = No
Power = 9V/1A or 5V/1.2A
Color of LEDs = ?
Size = ?
USB = No
Serial Port = Yes
JTAG Port = Yes
Supported by TJTAG 3.02 = Yes
Supported by dd-wrt as of = v24 SP2 - build 16789 - 20110616
dd-wrt K2.4 Support = ?
dd-wrt K2.6 Support = ?
Supported by TomatoUSB as of = ?
TomatoUSB K2.4 Support = No
TomatoUSB K2.6 Support = Yes (NoUSB (only build 52 and earlier!))
Special Features = 1 x external detachable dipole antenna,
                   1 x internal PCB antenna

Radio (wl0)

Wireless Radio = Broadcom BCM5356A1KFBG (SoC)
WLAN DSP processor = ?
Antenna Connector Type = 1x RP-SMA External Removable
Wireless Standard = IEEE 802.11b/g/n
WiFi Operating Frequency = 2.4GHz ~ 2.5GHz
 802.11n Draft @15~17dBm = up to 150Mbps
 802.11g @15~17dBm = 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps
 802.11b @16~18dBm = 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps
Radio cor_rev = wl0=21
Radio Capabilities = ?
Channels = 11 CH (US, Canada), 13 CH (ETSI), 14 CH (Japan)

Links of Interest

• Thread
• TomatoUSB Build 53 bricked Asus RT-N10

Flashing

DD-WRT

Now Fully Supported with N Wireless

1. Read the peacock announcement found here: http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=51486
2. Do a Hard reset or 30/30/30 on the router
3. Set a static IP on your computer to 192.168.1.7. Subnet mask should be 255.255.255.0.
4. Connect the lan cable from your computer to a LAN port of your router. Make sure your router is plugged in. Nothing should be connected to your computer or the router except the lan cable between them. Turn your firewall and any wireless computer connections OFF.
5. Power cycle the router (uplug the power from the router for 30 seconds and then plug it back in)
6. Open your browser to 192.168.1.1 by putting that in the browser address window of your browser. You should open the linksys webgui and NOT a page that says Management Mode. If you see management mode, power cycle the router again.
7. Leave the username blank and enter "admin" as the password
8. Go to administration and firmware upgrade
9. Navigate to the folder that you are using, and select dd-wrt.v24-16789_NEWD-2_K2.6_mini_RT-N10.trx
10. Hit upgrade
11. When you get a success, wait FIVE FULL minutes.
12. At this point you can choose to put a different build on, depending on what you needs are.
13. Reset your computer ethernet connection to auto IP and auto DNS
14. Check for recommended builds here.

TomatoUSB

WARNING: only build 52 and earlier!.

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Upgrading

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Reverting

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As reported by cdkiller here

To restore original firmware disconnect all the cables except the one you will use on your computer doing the restore. Preferably set a static IP on your computer. Unplug the router power cable, press and hold the reset button and while holding it insert the power cable. Keep holding the reset button until the power LED starts to blink slowly, then you can release it. This means the router is in recovery mode. You can either TFTP a new firmware to it, or load the ip into a web browser to get the recovery interface, or you can use the ASUS firmware restoration Utility.

I recommend you to use the ASUS firmware restore utility, the instructions on how to use are in the manual and you can download the restore utility from the RT-N10 page on ASUS website.

JTAG/Serial Info

JTAG

JTAG Pinouts

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JTAG Recovery

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Serial

Serial Pinouts

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Hyper terminal Setup in Windows XP

In Windows XP, Click Start Button - All Programs - Accessories - 
   Communication - HyperTerminal
Enter a name for the connection, Click ok
Choose com port you adapter is plugged into, Click ok
Set:
 Bits per second = 115200
 Data Bits = 8
 Parity = none
 Stop bits = 1
 Flow control = none
Click ok
Click File - Save As, and select a place to save it to so you 
             don't have to enter the settings again.

Putty Setup in Windows XP

After installing putty, run it
 Serial line = The COM port your using for serial (ie. COM3)
 Speed = 115200
Click on Serial under Connection
 Serial line to connect to = same as above (Serial line)
 Speed (baud) = 115200
 Data bits = 8
 Stop bits = 1
 Parity = None
 Flow control = None
Click Session
 Enter a name for your connection under saved sessions
Click Save
Click Open

Serial Recovery

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Pictures

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