Good news for DB120-WL user! stren89 make me curious and I start research about Riger DB120-WL hardware used.
This will improve your DB120-WL Ethernet, Wireless and ADSL by using latest driver provided by TP-Link, straight improve DB120-WL efficiency. Click here to see inside Riger DB120-WL!
I have 2 Riger DB120-WL at home, I got extra one because I accept TM upgrade offer last time.

Before proceed, take this precaution.
1. This applicable only Riger DB120-WL (Silver) with Firmware Riger V .4 installed by default.
2. Before proceed updating, please connect your computer directly via LAN Cable to DB120-WL
3. This may void your warranty (maybe not, since you didn't open the case)
4. Doing at your own risk!

If your DB120-WL still have warranty and scare get broken, I suggest you follow, stren89 guide.

Important Change!
You need to accept this awkward changes, because LED driver operate at different signal. You need to learn:


Easy Guide start here:
Read carefully to avoid invalid or mistake during updating

1. Download Firmware
Download TP-LINK TD-W8951ND v5 firmware from TP-Link Websites

2. Extract
Open zip file and then open "TD-W8951ND_V5_140226" folder and extract (simply click once and drag)


3. Login
Note: Do this only when computer connected via LAN Cable (Hardwired)
Username: tmadmin
Password: Adm@**** (**** is the last 4 HEX digit of MAC Address, eg: D1E3 => Adm@D1E3, you can find bottom of your DB120-WL)


4. Click maintenance
After successful login, click maintenance and then click Firmware, until you see this page:


5. Choose firmware
Click New Firmware Location: "Browse" button and then locate back where you extract just now, and then open that folder and choose "ras" file


6. Proceed!
Click "UPGRADE" button! and wait until you see a progress bar!


7. Update complete
Once progress bar reach 100% and it will redirect to new TP-Link login page!
Please login using previous username and password (it's look awkward when login using tmadmin under TP-Link page, lol)


8. Finished!
Well done, now you have working DB120-WL with TP-Link Firmware! TP-Link will use your previous configuration.


Extra: Improve Wireless Backdoor + Device Security
After flashing and login with old password "Adm@XXXX", simply reset to factory default, this will:
1. Remove extra Virtual or Guest Wireless/AP, leaving only one.
2. Using default TP-Link settings, including default username and password (admin, admin)
3. Overall stability!

NO INTERNET AFTER FLASH!?
Follow this guide by ngeseng how to configure Streamyx ADSL VCI/VPI

Here what I done...



This post has been edited by Anime4000: Mar 8 2016, 11:45 PM


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Thanks for sharing with others.

p/s: Can't help wondering about the Japanese characters and if you're from Japan/studied Japanese/a Japanese.

so, it works? I test my both Riger, both working fine...

as your wondering, answer per question No/Yes/No.
Lately skill going to lose, no people I can't talk or chat IRL, so I use Windows 7 Japanese, by instance it follow system language including game turn Japanese, still not enough,

I use Steam to find Japanese people or atleast can't talk japanese, so I use steam place to learn :3

No, I don't actually have a DB120-WL nor have I tried it on one. Hence why I said "sharing with others". Sound like it would work fine though.

And ah I see. I kinda figured as much but wow, you must love Japan a whole lot. And true, but the internet does help.

Hi Anime4000, thanks a lot for the nice discovery and update there.

You did a spectacular job discovering the real hardware behind the Riger DB120-WL Silver Coloured Lunchbox modem.

It's quite a good hardware actually which TM probably made it right out of so many hardware releases if people actually know how to tune(configure) it properly.

I might want to cross flash it to the official TP-Link firmware in future after the warranty has expired.

Meanwhile I only have 1 modem without a spare, so need to take care not to mess much with it yet.

My solution is rather simple approach to patch and remove all the backdoors contained in TM's cutomized firmware.

Here's what I did:

1) Disable Wireless Radio Fully In The Modem (Uncheck the Function)
This turns the modem into a 4 port switch Wired-Only Router Modem.

DHCP Server/Assignment for the TM modem is still left intact so I got myself those cheap TP-Link wireless router in the market disabled DHCP function in them so use them as strategic APs in my house. Anything with Wireless-G/150N is good enough.

With my Wireless APs, plugged into the ports 1-4(either one) of the TM DB120-WL 4 port switch modem, I can turn them off/on as I like with each having secure WPA2-AES access. Mostly I'm on wired, so they are turned ON when I have guest/need access for my mobile devices.

2) Under Access Management Tab

i) Under ACL, Delete Interface 3 For WAN Remote Access, but keep
Interface 2 for WAN Ping (Just Disable It For Future Uses)

Then Deactivate ACL totally with the main radio button above.

ii) TR-069
Deactivate It.

I can only think of those being security weakneses of the modem.
The other stuffs like changing the default access password, MAC filtering, and using stronger wireless encryptions are normal routines to protect your hardware from remote access.

I simply flash my both DB120-WL, another one is replacement (warrnty end) and another new
ADSL2+ on TP-Link firmware quite awesome, new driver :3
I run stress-test, it run working very very well! I like this new firmware!

Thanks to your post, I think I now know which modem to get for replacement just in case the stock TM modem dies.

Get the TD-W8951ND

If I'm not mistaken this is the only TP-Link ADSL2+ modem with wifi router which its firmware supports PPoEv6 in the market. The other TP-Link single port bridge modem that has PPPoE v6 does not have wi-fi router function.

unable to flash the v5 firmware on the ADSL-RIGER-DB120WL. still stuck at v4

ERROR: FAIL TO UPDATE DUE TO... The uploaded file was not accepted by the router.



This post has been edited by ngkhanmein: Jun 7 2014, 10:34 PM

Thanks for sharing!

I have the same modem/router, and looking to upgrade
but such small upgrades, i think i will stay safe for now

I have the same error.

*bump* Would it work if I chose the other firmware on the folder? I'm afraid of breaking my only modem. And i think people are already stealing my wireless ap >_<
My phones and tablets all run wireless only, I can't just settle for wired LAN ports. Can someone chime in on why I can't get this flaehed to my riger? it IS .4 that came stock with the modem

Found the solution, choose the other RAS file in the other folder. We have a different revision of firmware for the modem. Now I'm on V5 with TD-W8951_V5_140226.

Leaving this here so no one has to suffer with the issue of flashing the same file again and again and not knowing what to do

thanks bro 1st we need to flash TD-W8951_V5_140226 then only can flash TD-W8951_V5_140306.. now everything is working with the latest firmware.

This post has been edited by ngkhanmein: Jun 11 2014, 11:00 AM

Erm.. question here.

I want to ask is it true that the modem provided by tm have security issue on wireless connection and allowing other user to steal on our connection?

Saw stren89 post and to configure the best way i can do is to shut off the wifi connection and just plug in lan cable.

Do computer accessories shop sell extend 10 meter lan cable? My modem locate at living hall, and my room is way far from it. This way is just to prevent unmoral people to stealing the usage.

Thanks for advise.

how nice, you already can chat with Japanese with Japanese language

Can I use the tm unifi router as a router for my streamyx? Streamyx now using the Riger modem/router

Yes just disable the UniFi router's DHCP Server and plug it into any of 4 ports of the Riger modem/router.

By doing so, it will become a dumb AP and repeater switch while the routing function still is handled by the Riger.

I tried to google but I can't seem to find out how to to that for the RG TMRND gen 1.0 router...

Sorry guys, I tried on my 2nd Riger Modem (under warranty) and I flash it, it really need RAS "TD-W8951_V5_140226"
then can proceed to use "TD-W8951_V5_140306" even you can revert back "TD-W8951_V5_140226"

I believe this RAS thingy should be Open Source, a lot modem-router uses same interface, if can get the source code and compile, we can use our custom build

lol... Mostly I found and add in L4D2, mostly...

@Anime4000 i don't consider lucky or not, my old tm modem already more than 5 yrs suddenly they came to change this modem for us & already no warranty at all.

mean they change your existing modem and continue warranty period? if expired, new modem become expired?

yeah maybe due to my bro work under TM haha

Anyone knew the configuration of the modem? After I flashed for some reason all setting becomes default..

This post has been edited by whomiask: Jun 20 2014, 06:17 PM

I tried my both modem, it retain the settings...
just configure normally, some what VCI/VPI around 0/35

The DB-120WL can save its configuration file? Is it the ROM file? It's the only thing can be save..

This post has been edited by whomiask: Jun 21 2014, 09:17 AM

Interested to see TM/Riger is using tplink products now.

hi.. new to this modem..may i know where u check total devices connect to that modem.. i click status, here and there but couldn't find ..

too bad

mine same modem casing, but it is maritime w3400v6, ought to be huawei oem as the gui similar to huawei

Amateurs who are attempting this.

Please be careful on what you're doing.

Always refer to the make brand and model number at the top left of the modem front face labelled in white.

It only applies to Riger DB120-WL.

TM is using a universal design silver casing for all their modems and routers now. That includes their ONTs, home gateway routers and STBs.

There's also the Innacom ADSL2+modem that is also in distribution now which looks excatly the same as the Riger DB120WL but slighly smaller in size.

Do Not Attempt The Firmware Upgrade On This Model

Always confirm your modem's make/model before proceeding.

hey bro,i done download TP-LINK TD-W8951ND v5 it work and nice,but can i gate back firmware V4 ori Riger DB120-WL..,i new use

This post has been edited by Apexi77: Aug 14 2014, 01:14 AM

how to check someones stealing wifi on adsl riger db120wl?

thanks...

try this

i managed to upgrade but my TM logo is RED.

>> Testing Ethernet LAN connection ...
PASS

>> Testing ADSL Synchronization .
PASS

>> Testing ATM OAM segment ping ...
PASS

>> Testing ATM OAM end to end ping ...
PASS

>> Testing ATM OAM F4 segment ping ...
FAIL

>> Testing ATM OAM F4 end to end ping ...
FAIL

>> Ping Primary Domain Name Server .
PASS

>> Ping www.yahoo.com ...
PASS

Hi Anime4000, thanks for the info. Upgraded to V5 no problem. I found a V6. Is it okay to upgrade to V6 as well? www.tp-link.com/resources/software/TD-W8951ND_V6_140514.zip

After flash, I put default settings, and then enter streamyx login info, but i can't connect to internet.

" These VCI/VPI -> 0/35, is important "
I have done all steps w/o above 1 step, i cannot connect internet.
If found duplicate when change setting to 35, please change to other VPI to other number (i put 36).

Now it's ok already!

Hey peeps, interested to see the modem can be flashed with tp-link firmware.

Anyone can help me out to look at the DDNS section on the newly installed TP-LINK web interface, is there an option to change the service provider of the provider other than dyndns.com?

My only reason to flash it to the tp-link firmware is to be able to use the ddns other than dyndns. I've another tp-link wifi router that has that function built-in.

thanks peeps

I am new to the 4Mbps Streamyx using Riger DB120-WL, may I know how do I see the list of connected clients to my Riger? I went through every tab / options but I cannot see it. Sometimes, I wanna know what IP is assigned to a certain computer. Anyone can help?

Interface setup -> Lan -> Current pool summary

I will give it a shot tonight - thank you.

can someone teach me how to setting qos for this TM stock modem.? ty.

Saw that TP Link released a newer firmware TD-W8951ND_V5_141114.

http://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download...ersion=V5#tbl_j

Tried flashing it but unable to connect to the wireless network after upgrade.

Downgraded back to TD-W8951ND_V5_140306 and now it's working fine.

Any insight anyone?

log in modem. go to Interface Setup - Wireless - Access Point Setting - Channel - change it to MALAYSIA.

done mine & connected to wireless device flawlessly .





This post has been edited by belemoih: Jan 22 2015, 11:32 AM


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thx.. mine only after restart the router a few times



This post has been edited by kiritoffx: Jan 22 2015, 12:23 PM

Yesterday I reset this modem to factory default, it remove extra WIFI AP, no more wireless backdoors!

le become Aiden Pearce





Having fun rename SSID... hahaha...

@Anime4000 if we use the tp-link firmware there's no option to disable the wireless backdoor??

You can! just reset to factory default! all TM settings will removed and no more Guest Wifi.
login credential also changed, become (admin, admin)

I just found this trick.

but tp link firmware perform better than default stock firmware rite?

Yes... I using it right now

great guide, but there is no Riger DB120-WL to flash back to, due to Riger didnt release it.

and still no way to config the led.

Today Watch_Dog




Even though every riger modem has different password, I can enter, simply exploit login sessions...

Unless we have source code and compile RAS file

what I meant was riger firmware to flash it back to.

so far, I didn't find any riger firmware, so use TP-Link...

I tried the steps, but stucked in step 4, anyone else has the same problem?

which one?

Step 4 is go to Maintenance... I not sure go that page become hard?

finally successful updated 5.0.0 Build 141114 Rel.26463 & must be connected with ethernet.

my Beacon Interval(ms) is 100 if i set 50 will it improve the signal?



This post has been edited by ngkhanmein: Mar 2 2015, 04:56 PM

it may hog WiFi processor

thanks for the info guys,
managed to upgrade to new firmware 140306.

somehow need to set vci/vpi to 0/35
cannot set to other no.

just update to TD-W8951ND_V5_14111 no issue at all.

I using "TD-W8951_V5_140306" and turn become a modem only and turn off wifi, since I having 5GHz WiFi router.

just update to TD-W8951ND_V5_14111
but cannot access 192.168.1.1 thru wifi or cable.

later try restart.

I need help suddenly can't create multiple SSID ??

Please use TD-W8951ND_V5_14111 firmware

most of the times, the firmware updates are for router routing function, less or none of the updates are for sync, bridge functions.

@Anime4000 how u disable the 3 other SSID? total got 4 included mine SSID. i already choose broadcast SSID: NO for the 3 SSID

when u using hp search for wifi u can't see the 3 SSID but it still exist. wifi analyzer stated got extra 3 SSID overlapping on ur main SSID which can so how interference. now i filtered out 3 MAC for the extra SSID.

v6 is out but i tried flashed 4 different ras files all failed & not compatible.

This post has been edited by ngkhanmein: Apr 22 2015, 03:08 PM

Mine... I reset to factory settings, it use TP-Link default settings which is one SSID
btw... this riger has so many backdoor, I enter someone wifi even do Login Info Harvester to steal some then rename Wifi to something and broadcast SSID let other ppl use =P

Silly TM... dumb on this thing.

thanks solved the issue.

This post has been edited by ngkhanmein: Apr 24 2015, 02:23 PM

Do u all still using the riger?

yes I am, it make it dumb modem only, disable WiFi, since I using DIR-820L US version.

Hi, I need some help. I wonder why can't I access to the internet, which the upgraded router has it's DSL light off (indicating on), but the internet light won't turn off. Maybe I missed some settings?? I did as the instructions, flash TD-W8951_V5_140226 then flash TD-W8951_V5_140306.
Gracias!

The device is actual Riger Modem?

Yup, the same one, The model name - ADSL-RIGER_DB120WL.
Maybe I did wrong with the settings, like maybe VCI/VPI.
Which I would like to make a correction about the VCI/VPI, it's the other way round right??
Should be VPI/VCI right???

This post has been edited by ffckyou13: Jun 11 2015, 11:35 PM

0/35

Hmm, other setting i need to change? Changing the vci/vpi doesn't work it seems. Still can't connect to the internet.

Edit:Ah nevermind. It works now, my bad.

But i was wondering, diagnostic shows fail for:

1)ATM OAM segment ping
2)ATM OAM end to end ping
3)ATM OAM F4 segment ping
4)ATM OAM F4 end to end ping

Not an IT expert here, what's that suppose to mean anyway?

This post has been edited by Sairenji: Jun 15 2015, 09:19 PM

ATM = Asynchronous Transfer Mode
I believe these was blocked/not supported by TM.
Simply see DSL, up = have connection.

upgraded mine, but seems like after a few restarts (ie. raining and so on), i cannot access the main router page using 192.168.1.1. Am i missing something here? btw, the internet is working superb

This post has been edited by creezalird: Jun 16 2015, 01:22 AM

Mine I tried Riger without my D-Link 5GHz and test, it's works fine with 4mbps streamyx, then end up converting Riger into dummy modem purpose only (WiFi/DHCP disabled)

Restarted router with LAN connected to PC, suddenly i can access 192.168.1.1 again. Updated to TD-W8951ND_V5_141114. And now so far still working fine. Thanks for the guide @Anime4000

Mind telling me how to do the downgrade process?

Just use old TP-Link Firmware.

Hi TS, thanks for the info, just flashed the firmware today and so far so good.
Would like to know if there's a way to increase the number of 'Wireless MAC Filtering' ?
thanks!

cannot increase since limited resources and hardware.

thanks!

just flash the firmware but got problem.

dsl light off (connected) but internet light still on (not connected).

wifi and lan dont have any problem.

right now still cannot use internet connection. already call tmnetto confirm username and password.

VCI and VPI set?

why there is v6 firmware but i cant flash it .it said rejected by router?

if you follow instruction correctly, it should works.
there are 2 fw, try other one,

currently I subscribing to 1mbps and they gave the same exact modem , does the modem affect my internet speed or should i get the TD-W8951ND ?

Speed increase? no... but modem more efficient and more secure, if you don't flash, people can Brute Force/Hydra your modem from REMOTE to gain access, for example:

username.txt

password.txt (65536 possible password)


Make sure after flash, do factory reset, it destroy all vulnerable TM setting to secured TP Link settings
Good Luck!

This post has been edited by Anime4000: Aug 4 2015, 12:55 AM

hey, can you help me reconfigure my modem? i don't understand why i can't change the 0/35. this happened after reset after upgrading v5. before reset i can use my internet but after reset is dissappointing. and ADSL synchronization fail.

This post has been edited by -Isaac-: Aug 12 2015, 10:34 AM


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@Anime4000 v6 unable to flash. i'm still using v5 & often got CRC

you sure using "TD-W8951_V5_140226" ?
this modem has multiple channel, try see number 3, because error said has duplicate VCI/VPI


I still using TD-W8951_V5_140226 and I set as modem only, since having router. so far no issue about CRC error or spike...

i'm using 5.0.0 Build 141114 Rel.26463

so far i tried all the v6. all not compatible with ur router.

my 1mbps is too far from the main port. i'm waiting unifi reach my area. lousy government.. janji x ditepati.