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I perform a multi-level approach which includes Serial and JTAG to secure successful debricks.



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Custom Made JTAG Cable for Debricking Router
Price: RM 25

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This post has been edited by Alpha Wolf: Nov 9 2014, 09:59 PM

HI,

Interested on this.
Please let me know the price include shipment to JB.
Do you do serial console for Dlink DNS323?

Price and postage with bubble wrap for one unit is RM30.

Yes, I can make a serial console for D-Link DNS323. However, it will cost slightly more as it requires a level shifter, but I'll give you a special price if you take both.

Do you want the serial port of the serial console to be a male socket Click Here for Pic [so that you can install it at the back of your D-Link DNS323 unit Click Here for Pic , but you'll need a serial cable to connect it to the computer. Or do you want it to be a female socket Click Here for Pic so that you can connect it directly to the computer?

HI,

which level shifter you use, can I request MAXIM 3232 or anything else compatible ( must be able to convert 5V to 3.3V), i need to use it on Dlink 2640T serial console. I tried with FTDI chip but it doesn't work.
I need the adapter to be something like this with pin header so that I can change the cable to match the pin-out of different devices next time.
Therefore I would need the cable to be detacheable rather than soldered in, u get what I mean?

Quote me al-together with DNS323 console cable, female port our so that my connection like this: DNS323 serial-female 9pin-male 9pin cable-female 9 pin PC.
Pleas let me know the price first, if too high cost I might sacrifice the DNS323 cable as it is only fit in DNS323

Hi goolias,

There is a cheaper alternative using transistors for a level shifter but the transfer rate is lower and it support less devices. For your application since you want to maximize compatibility with other devices for reuse, I shall use a MAX232 (my version is compatible with 3.3V).

You can use this Max232 level shifter for both your D-Link 2640T and DNS323, so you only need one serial console. For this serial console, I will use a pin header for connection to TTL devices and a Female RS232 9pin serial connector to connect to a PC's serial port, like what you requested.

What type of pin header do you want? Will a 4-pin in-a-row (3.3V TX RX GND) header do?

Do you need a cable to connect the serial console's 4-pin header to your DNS323 board?

Price quote:
JTAG Cable = 25
Serial Console (universal, supports 3v-5v TTL devices) = 58
Discount for both = -5
If you need the 4-pin-header-to-DNS323-board connector = +6

Yup, I need the 4 pin header to DNS323 board header and 4-pin in-a-row (3.3V TX RX GND) header. I am not familiar with TTL spec, will 3.3V TX RX GND enuf? Can the serial console price be lower? Are u using PCB for the serial console? any sample pics of the serial console cable you can provide?
warranty?

TTL specs is 3.3V TX RX GND, they are exactly what is need and will be enough for both D-Link 2640T and DNS323. Yes I will be using a PCB for the serial console and it'll be just like the picture you provided earlier, with the addition of a 4-pin header. So it's not exactly a cable but it's a block of PCB, a console or adapter.

Sorry, I can't give you a cheaper price due to parts and workmanship. Prices are very reasonable. But I'm willing to refund you in full if it does not work for you. Such is my assurance that my goods are reliable. (Buyer still has to pay the postage cost however). One week warranty.

EDIT: Just to make sure, what revision is your DNS323? Apparently Revision C1 does not come with an on-board header for serial and you'll have to solder it yourself. Picture for Revision C1: http://denny-schierz.de/temp/revision_c1.jpg If you want to be 100% sure, you can take a picture of your board's serial out and post it here.

This post has been edited by Alpha Wolf: Jul 27 2010, 02:17 PM

bro do u have jtag cable for linksys wrt54g? please let me know.

Thks for the TTL spec confirmation.
Would you be able to FOC me a null modem cable
(1.5Meter at least, both male end if the serial console 9 pin is female, becos PC 9 pin port is a female port) for connecting the serial console to PC? I will confirm rite away.

don't worry my DNS323 is rev.B.

BTW to kakarocht: Alpha wolf JTAG cable is able to work with WRT54G, but you might want to tell him the hardware revision of your router. IINM, JATG pin is a industry standard should be standard in all devices.

Hi goolias,

Firstly, let's get the male/female naming convention correct. I think you have mixed them up. When looking at serial sockets, we look at the smaller individual 9-pins for male/female identification. Please look at my Post #3 as I've already linked pictures for the serial sockets.

Since you will also need a serial cable for connecting the serial console to the PC, how about I directly wire the cable to the serial console and with a FEMALE serial socket (serial socket on PC is MALE)? Cable will be 1.5 meter. Price stays the same.

On a side note: For best performance, it's a general practice to keep the cables as sort as possible to avoid any interference. However, this is not critical, 1.5 meter is still fine. Just thought you might want to know.

Btw, thanks for answering my question for kakarocht.


Hi bro, this JTAG cable works fine for Linksys WRT54G, like goolias mentioned, it's a standard. However, you might want to double check to see if you have a JTAG header on your board so that you can connect this cable. Although, to my knowledge all versions of WRT54G come with a JTAG header. If it doesn't you'll have to solder one on.

my version 5 both of it actually. if not mistaken one of it need to solder it. but i'm not good in soldering actually. btw, ur jtag is using wat type of pin? 9 pin ka?

can teach me how to de-brick using this jtag bro

IINM search for hairy madden (spelling mihgt be worng) tool, try wrt54g debrick, you should be able to get a lot of it.
It is a comamnd line tool. One thing about JATG, it's slow, damn slow, be sure to have patience.

if you know how to use telnet function it is almost the same method.

Both Version 5 and Version 5.1 have a JTAG header on-board.
My JTAG uses the 25-pin Parallel Port on the computer. Like what most standard JTAG cable uses.

Hi there,

I dun quite get what you mean. But anyway, as long the serial console is like the one as my attached image should be OK, and the cable should be free to detach and able to connect to PC 9 pin serial port, as for female or male I'll leave to you to decide as long I can use it in typical PC desktop.

yes..it's standard actually. but mine other unit need to solder the header actually.

Hey bro, it's been a while, thanks for selling me your router.
You still got bricked router ke? hehe

Yup goolias, it's called the HairyDairyMaid Debrick Utility.
You can download it here: Direct Link Click Here

Inside the zip folder, you'll find a PDF guide on how to run it in Windows.
Using Command Prompt, navigate to the folder where "wrt54g.exe" is using the "cd" command.
Once you have it running you can issue these options:
wrt54g [option]
List of options:
-backup:cfe
-backup:nvram
-backup:kernel
-backup:wholeflash
-erase:cfe
-erase:nvram
-erase:kernel
-erase:wholeflash
-flash:cfe
-flash:nvram
-flash:kernel
-flash:wholeflash

You can read more about using this utility here: Click Here

Note that this utility is not only for WRT54G. It works for up to 5352 CPU types. Newer devices with a 5354 CPU will require TJTAG.

Then you'll need a 12-pin header.

Why do you need the serial cable to be free to detach from the serial console? After all, you're only going to use it with a typical desktop PC.

EDIT: BTW, I just tested a spare MAX232 chip I have. It even works with a pair of AA batteries giving out only 3V!


This post has been edited by Alpha Wolf: Jul 27 2010, 11:30 PM

so what should I do now?

Here is what I was trying to suggest: