WRT160N V3 Bricked

What is the Linksys WRT160N Wireless-N Broadband Router? The Linksys WRT160N Wireless-N Broadband Router is a three-in-one device. It acts as a wireless access point which lets you connect your wireless computers and devices to it without using wires. Download vlc for mac os x 10.4 11. It also serves as a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 switch to connect your wired devices to it using Ethernet cables. I recently updated the firmware in my WRT160N V3.Ever since, the wireless signal is intermittent.It worked all day yesterday, and now today it doesn't connect at all.I can't remember exactly the settings I used to have before updating the firmware, should have written them down.From looking at articles on this site, I have the following settings. Are you having trouble getting your Linksys WRT160N router to connect to the internet? Here are some steps to help you configure it. You will now be in the 'Basic Setup' section of the router. You may decide what the Routers IP will be going forward. If you are unsure, leave it as the. Connect to the router. Use an ethernet cable, and plug your computer into the router. Hi, I'm using a WRT160N v3. I installed the 3.0.03 firmware off the website and it was shown as successful. However, my router information is still showing as v3.0.02 build 004Nov 29, 2009. Just to be sure I hard reset the router, re-installed the firmwire again but it still shows as such.

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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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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

Last edited by lijianch on Wed Jan 06, 2010 21:06; edited 1 time in total

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 afterward.
2. Press the reset button till the power light back on. Do not unplug the power. Otherwise, step 1 will repeat.
3. Visit http://192.168.1.1/ and you should see cisco recovery page. It is very brief but good enough for us.
4. Upload the right firmware and reboot.
Come back to life and enjoy it!
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Are you serious?? I just got back from Walmart cause I swapped out my bricked WRT160Nv3 with a new one >.>

barryware
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