jimbo_may wrote:
Hi chief, still doesnt get the IP address, i waited and counted until there was a connection, but no luck, still cant get an IP address. The reason i got this problem is that i tried to upgrade the firmware, and then all gone to this stage, i dont this the bootloader is damaged. where can i get a serial console cable ?? Thank you chief
You should not wait until you get a connection! - by then it is too late. You only have a 3-second window when the router boots up (during which time the bootloader will be open to an ftp connection). Once that window is gone, you have to turn off the router and try again - that is why I said count up to 3/4/5/6 from turning on the router and then click on "retrieve IP address". This means that you must have the relevant screen on the pctool ready and waiting, and one hand on the mouse ready to click once you have turned on the router. The easiest way of course is to have a serial cable. However, they don't come off the shelf. You will need to build one yourself, if you know how to. Barring that, it is back to trying to get in during the 3-second window of opportunity when you turn on the router.