TP-Link 1043 ND v2 updated to ver 1.8 wireless

[usairj]

I received my TP-Link 1043 ND v2 with version 1.62, it would not update the "status" screen, but I was able to add all MAC addresses and IP configurations with no problem. I try to activate the Wireless, and it will not save any changes on the Device Configuration screen. After I upgraded firmware to 1.8 everything still worked except I can change settings, but it will not save anything on the Device Configuration screen. What have I done wrong?

[nworbnhoj]

Sometimes weirdness like this happens when you have more than one browser window/tab open onto a Gargoyle config page at the same time.

[usairj]

I have tried different browsers (FireFox) and IE. I have restarted, and done everything except reloading the firmware and starting over. I did purchase this from the Gargoyle site with version 1.62 pre-loaded. If anyone could shoot me some step-by-step instructions, that would be great. I can't understand why I can edit all other screens except for the Device Configuration screen. Additionally, If you set the router to "auto-restart" at night, does this reset all of the data counting to zero?

[nworbnhoj]

I would re-download

gargoyle_1.8.0-ar71xx-generic-tl-wr1043nd-v2-squashfs-sysupgrade.bin

and then re-flash the router with preserve settings.
Be sure to be patient and let the router entirely complete the "upgrade" without interruption.

[ericwong]

You can also try to reset the Gargoyle router instead of reinstalling the firmware which is more risky.

The last time I tried resetting the latest Gargoyle firmware, version 1.8 the reset button didn't work and I have to reset it via SSH using firstboot command. You might have to do this to reset it successfully.