Updated Linksys router wirelessly

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I have a Linksys WRT54G router and I recently updated the router's firmware over the wireless connection. Unfortunately I didn't realize that this was a no-no until after I had already completed the update.

Despite that, the router seems to be working okay. My question is, have I done any sort of permanent damage to the router even though the update was successful and everything seems to be working okay?

Hi, When you DL something like that there is mechanism attached to check the integrity of file. So if your DL went OK, nothing to worry about. If you want to, you DL by wire and reflash the firmware. Line errors can happen on wire or wireless. Tony

Yes except that the most extreme requires soldering in a connector to the JTAG port, making up a cable to plug into the PC parallel port, then act like an octopus while shorting out the flash ram using two hands while then plugging in the power cable using your other two hands.

Then send across a new loader followed by reset and then tftp the next part.

Been there done that! :)

David.