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1043ND does not accept bin file
Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 7:55 am
by maihacke
Hello,
I'm trying to install gargoyle 1.5.3 on my tp-link 1043nd.
I downloaded 'gargoyle_1.5.7-ar71xx-generic-tl-wr1043nd-v1-squashfs-factory.bin'.
I went to "System Tools" -> "Firmware Upgrade" in the stock firmware and choose the above file.
Clicking on update brings "Please choose a file to upgrade" instantly.
I don't think the file has even uploaded to the router.
What am I missing?
Re: 1043ND does not accept bin file
Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 8:33 am
by maihacke
Solved. Renamed the firmware to gargoyle.bin
Re: 1043ND does not accept bin file
Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 12:54 pm
by einjelhart
why you need to renamed? maybe filename is too long..so hows the gargoyle firmware on your router..im planning to do that also on my router were the same tplink bro, also why u upgrade your firmware into gargoyle what do u need on this firmware? please advise ..thanks
Re: 1043ND does not accept bin file
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 2:04 pm
by maihacke
I have several mobile devices (iphones, android tablets) connected via wifi.
I suspect the devices to cause high latency on my wan connection. I this is due to large uploads by their autobackup feature.
So I want to use gargoyles qos features to keep latency low and limit the upload bandwith for those backups.
Regarding the filename, yes it is possible that the filename is to long - maybe it's a bug in the original firmware. After renaming installing and gargoyle basic setup was very easy.
Re: 1043ND does not accept bin file
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 4:15 am
by einjelhart
so u mean u just rename that bin file by only this filename?
gargoyle.bin
ok thanks for explanation we have the same needs, i want to limit also all user on my network for using more bandwidth because we only have 512kbps downloads.
Re: 1043ND does not accept bin file
Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2012 2:17 pm
by maihacke
Yes just rename the .bin file and flash it via the stock firmwareupdate facility