RUC says old firmware for Huawei Quidway Wa1003a

srini · Post by **srini** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 5:08 am

I am including the dump of RUC for my WA1003A ADSL router. I'm not sure if I can get an updated
firmware for this router from Huawei. Can I still use the RouterTech firmware ?, if so what version should
I use? Please help!

Thanks,
Srini

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Router Upgrade Check 1.4.1 16/06/2011 08:28:26
Router IP: 192.168.1.1
CLI is needed
Description: HUAWEI Quidway WA1003A
Board type: AR7VW
Product ID: AR7DB
Bootloader: adam2
RAM 16.0 MB
Flash (ROM) 4.0 MB
ADAM2: Yes
No default env: No
Linux version: 2.4.17_mvl21-malta-mips_fp_le
Firmware build: 
Firmware version: V200R002C01B020
Firmware stamp: 20050802202133
CPU: MIPS 4KEc V4.8
DSP: 3.02.06.00
Annex: A
/proc/wlan: Yes
/usr/sbin/wlan: Yes
TIAP: Yes
TNETW: Yes
Wireless: Yes
WIFI chip: TNETW1130
WIFI chip conf: Yes
Ports: 1
Ports (according to router): N/A
Marvell (or Marvell like): No
NSP: V200R002C01B020
Manufacturers: 
RNDIS: Telogy Networks Inc
HRNDIS: Telogy Networks Inc

Your current firmware is too old to upgrade to a RouterTech firmware.
Please upgrade to your router manufacturer's latest firmware and run this program again.

/etc /versions
CUSTOMER=Huawei
MODEL=WA1003A
VERSION=V200R002C01B020
HTML_LANG=EN
BOARD=AR7VW
VERSION_ID=
CPUARCH_NAME=AR7
MODEL_ID=
FSSTAMP=20050802202133
# 
/proc/wlan
# 
/usr/sbin/wlan
# 
/proc/ticfg/env
cpmac_phy       0
memsize 0x01000000
flashsize       0x00400000
modetty0        38400,n,8,1,hw
modetty1        38400,n,8,1,hw
bootserport     tty0
cpufrequency    150000000
sysfrequency    125000000
bootloaderVersion       0.22.02
ProductID       AR7DB
HWRevision      none
SerialNumber    none
my_ipaddress    192.168.1.199
maca    00:0f:a3:8b:1a:7c
prompt  Adam2_AR7DB
firstfreeaddress        0x9401d888
req_fullrate_freq       125000000
mtd0    0x90091000,0x903f0000
mtd1    0x90010090,0x90091000
mtd2    0x90000000,0x90010000
mtd3    0x903f0000,0x90400000
autoload        1
autoload_timeout        7
StaticBuffer    384
usb_prod        Quidway WA1003A Series DSL Modem
usb_vid 0x1110
usb_pid 0x9022
usb_serial      00:0f:a3:8b:1a:7d
mtd4    0x90010000,0x903f0000
vcc_encaps0     0.0
vcc_encaps1     0.0
vcc_encaps2     0.0
vcc_encaps3     0.0
vcc_encaps4     0.0
vcc_encaps5     0.0
vcc_encaps6     0.0
vcc_encaps7     0.0
usb_board_mac   00:0f:a3:8b:1a:7d
usb_man HUAWEI
Adam2_Release   0.22.02_b03_Mar 10 2005
sbusfrequency   125000000
usb_rndis_mac   00:0f:a3:8b:1a:7e
modulation      127
HWA_RNDIS       00:E0:A6:66:41:EB
HWA_HRNDIS      00:E0:A6:66:41:E1
# 
/proc/sys/dev/adam2/environment
cpmac_phy       0
memsize 0x01000000
flashsize       0x00400000
modetty0        38400,n,8,1,hw
modetty1        38400,n,8,1,hw
bootserport     tty0
cpufrequency    150000000
sysfrequency    125000000
bootloaderVersion       0.22.02
ProductID       AR7DB
HWRevision      none
SerialNumber    none
my_ipaddress    192.168.1.199
maca    00:0f:a3:8b:1a:7c
prompt  Adam2_AR7DB
firstfreeaddress        0x9401d888
req_fullrate_freq       125000000
mtd0    0x90091000,0x903f0000
mtd1    0x90010090,0x90091000
mtd2    0x90000000,0x90010000
mtd3    0x903f0000,0x90400000
autoload        1
autoload_timeout        7
StaticBuffer    384
usb_prod        Quidway WA1003A Series DSL Modem
usb_vid 0x1110
usb_pid 0x9022
usb_serial      00:0f:a3:8b:1a:7d
mtd4    0x90010000,0x903f0000
vcc_encaps0     0.0
vcc_encaps1     0.0
vcc_encaps2     0.0
vcc_encaps3     0.0
vcc_encaps4     0.0
vcc_encaps5     0.0
vcc_encaps6     0.0
vcc_encaps7     0.0
usb_board_mac   00:0f:a3:8b:1a:7d
usb_man HUAWEI
Adam2_Release   0.22.02_b03_Mar 10 2005
sbusfrequency   125000000
usb_rndis_mac   00:0f:a3:8b:1a:7e
modulation      127
HWA_RNDIS       00:E0:A6:66:41:EB
HWA_HRNDIS      00:E0:A6:66:41:E1
# 
/proc/version
Linux version 2.4.17_mvl21-malta-mips_fp_le (root@Jackal) (gcc version 2.95.3 20010315 (release/MontaVista)) #114 Mon Aug 1 18:26:13 CST 2005
# 
/proc/cpuinfo
processor               : 0
cpu model               : MIPS 4KEc V4.8
BogoMIPS                : 149.91
wait instruction        : no
microsecond timers      : yes
extra interrupt vector  : yes
hardware watchpoint     : yes
VCED exceptions         : not available
VCEI exceptions         : not available
# 
/proc/avalanche/avsar_ver
ATM Driver version:[4.05.03.00]
DSL HAL version: [3.02.04.00]
DSP Datapump version: [3.02.06.00] Annex A
SAR HAL version: [01.07.02]
PDSP Firmware version:[0.49]
# 
/proc/interrupts
  7:  4105494   R4000 timer/counter [MIPS interrupt]
  8:        0   unified secondary [hw0 (Avalanche Primary)]
 15:     1289   serial [hw0 (Avalanche Primary)]
 23: 12162874 + SAR  [hw0 (Avalanche Primary)]
 27:        0 + Cpmac Driver [hw0 (Avalanche Primary)]
 29:  9970558   vlynq0 [hw0 (Avalanche Primary)]
 32:        2 + USB [hw0 (Avalanche Primary)]
 47:      238 + DSL  [hw0 (Avalanche Primary)]
 80:  9970556   TNETW1130 [hw0 (Low Vlynq)]
# 
/proc/modules
tiap                  708520   1
tiatm                 140200   6
avalanche_usb          57408   1
# 
/proc/flashinfo
cat: /proc/flashinfo: No such file or directory
# 
/etc/PORTS
cat: /etc/PORTS: No such file or directory
# 
logic:status/nspver
V200R002C01B020

logic:status/has_marvell
0

/etc /led.conf
#################################################################
# Configuration File for AR7WRD board
##################################################################
##################################################################
# The GPIO numbers 0 to 31  ==> correspond to GPIO pins  #########
# The GPIO numbers 32,33 are mapped to ADSL (LED) pins ###########
##################################################################
module = adsl    # module = {adsl,usb,pppoe,wlan}
##################################################################
# Note: state 0 for adsl is dummy state and is present only for ##
#       compatibility with the new LED driver                   ##
##################################################################
state   = 0     # 0=dummy, 1=idle, 2=training, 3=sync, 4=activity
gpio    = 33    # gpio number
mode    = 0     # 0 = off,1 = on,2 = blinkoff,3 = blinkon, 4 = Flash
state   = 1     # 0=dummy, 1=idle, 2=training, 3=sync, 4=activity
gpio    = 33    # gpio number
mode    = 0     # 0 = off,1 = on,2 = blinkoff,3 = blinkon, 4 = Flash
state   = 2     # 0=dummy, 1=idle, 2=training, 3=sync, 4=activity
gpio    = 33    # gpio number
mode    = 4     # 0 = off,1 = on,2 = blinkoff,3 = blinkon, 4 = Flash
param1  = 200   # flash on duration in ms
param2  = 200   # flash off duration in ms
state   = 3     # 0=dummy, 1=idle, 2=training, 3=sync, 4=activity
gpio    = 33    # gpio number
mode    = 1     # 0 = off,1 = on,2 = blinkoff,3 = blinkon, 4 = Flash
state   = 4     # 0=dummy, 1=idle, 2=training, 3=sync, 4=activity
gpio    = 33    # gpio number
mode    = 2     # 0 = off,1 = on,2 = blinkoff,3 = blinkon, 4 = Flash
param1  = 150    # blink/flash rate in ms ,orig = 25
######################################################################
module = cpmac    # module = {adsl,usb,pppoe,wlan,cpmac}
state   = 0     # 0 = link down, 1 = link up, 2 = pkt rcv, 3 = pkt xmit
gpio    = 7    # gpio number
mode    = 0     # 0 = off,1 = on,2 = blinkoff,3 = blinkon, 4 = Flash
state   = 1     # 0 = link down, 1 = link up, 2 = pkt rcv, 3 = pkt xmit
gpio    = 7    # gpio number
mode    = 1     # 0 = off,1 = on,2 = blinkoff,3 = blinkon, 4 = Flash
state   = 2     # 0 = link down, 1 = link up, 2 = pkt rcv, 3 = pkt xmit
gpio    = 7    # gpio number
mode    = 2     # 0 = off,1 = on,2 = blinkoff,3 = blinkon, 4 = Flash
param1  = 100   # blink/flash rate in ms
state   = 3     # 0 = link down, 1 = link up, 2 = pkt rcv, 3 = pkt xmit
gpio    = 7    # gpio number
mode    = 2     # 0 = off,1 = on,2 = blinkoff,3 = blinkon, 4 = Flash
param1  = 100   # blink/flash rate in ms
#################################################
module = usb    # module = {adsl,usb,pppoe,wlan}
state   = 0     # 0 = link down, 1 = link up, 2 = pkt rcv, 3 = pkt xmit
gpio    = 12    # gpio number
mode    = 0     # 0 = off,1 = on,2 = blinkoff,3 = blinkon, 4 = Flash
state   = 1     # 0 = link down, 1 = link up, 2 = pkt rcv, 3 = pkt xmit
gpio    = 12    # gpio number
mode    = 1     # 0 = off,1 = on,2 = blinkoff,3 = blinkon, 4 = Flash
state   = 2     # 0 = link down, 1 = link up, 2 = pkt rcv, 3 = pkt xmit
gpio    = 12    # gpio number
mode    = 2     # 0 = off,1 = on,2 = blinkoff,3 = blinkon, 4 = Flash
param1  = 100   # blink/flash rate in ms
state   = 3     # 0 = link down, 1 = link up, 2 = pkt rcv, 3 = pkt xmit
gpio    = 12    # gpio number
mode    = 2     # 0 = off,1 = on,2 = blinkoff,3 = blinkon, 4 = Flash
param1  = 100   # blink/flash rate in ms
######################################################################
module = pppoe    # module = {adsl,usb,pppoe,wlan}
state   = 0     # 0 = pppoe down, 1 = pppoe active
gpio    = 13    # gpio number
mode    = 0     # 0 = off,1 = on,2 = blinkoff,3 = blinkon, 4 = Flash
state   = 1     # 0 = pppoe down, 1 = pppoe active
gpio    = 13    # gpio number
mode    = 1     # 0 = off,1 = on,2 = blinkoff,3 = blinkon, 4 = Flash
######################################################################
module = wlan   # module = {adsl,usb,pppoe,wlan}
state   = 0     # 0 = link down, 1 = link up
gpio    = 6     # gpio number
mode    = 0     # 0 = off,1 = on,2 = blinkoff,3 = blinkon, 4 = Flash
state   = 1     # 0 = link down, 1 = link up
gpio    = 6     # gpio number
mode    = 1     # 0 = off,1 = on,2 = blinkoff,3 = blinkon, 4 = Flash
state   = 2     # 0 = link down, 1 = link up, 2 = pkt rcv, 3 = pkt xmit
gpio    = 6     # gpio number
mode    = 2     # 0 = off,1 = on,2 = blinkoff,3 = blinkon, 4 = Flash
param1  = 150   # blink/flash rate in ms ,orig = 100
state   = 3     # 0 = link down, 1 = link up, 2 = pkt rcv, 3 = pkt xmit
gpio    = 6     # gpio number
mode    = 2     # 0 = off,1 = on,2 = blinkoff,3 = blinkon, 4 = Flash
param1  = 150   # blink/flash rate in ms ,orig = 100
######################################################################
module = status    # module = {adsl,usb,pppoe, status}
state   = 0     # 0 = status down, 1 = status active
gpio    = 8    # gpio number
mode    = 0     # 0 = off,1 = on,2 = blinkoff,3 = blinkon, 4 = Flash
state   = 1     # 0 = status down, 1 = status active
gpio    = 8    # gpio number
mode    = 1     # 0 = off,1 = on,2 = blinkoff,3 = blinkon, 4 = Flash
state   = 2     # 0 = status down, 1 = status active
gpio    = 8    # gpio number
mode    = 4     # 0 = off,1 = on,2 = blinkoff,3 = blinkon, 4 = Flash
param1  = 500   # flash on duration in ms
param2  = 500   # flash off duration in ms

Post by **thechief** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 12:42 pm

If you feel very brave and are prepared to take risks, then the most appropriate firmware would be "routertech-ar7wrd-adam2-firmware-4ports-20110502.zip".

It is unlikely that you would be able to upgrade from the router's web interface, and so you would need the PCTool. Furthermore, the mtd0 and mtd1 partitions are not correct for RouterTech v2.96, and you would need to set the correct values with the PCTool before upgrading. These are the correct values:

mtd0 0x90090000,0x903f0000
mtd1 0x90010090,0x90090000

Good luck. The RUC has warned you. If you still decide to proceed despite the warning, then better start praying ...

srini · Post by **srini** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 5:40 am

thechief thanks for the reply. Your post recommends routertech-ar7wrd-adam2-firmware-4ports-20110502.zip, but my router has 1 ethernet port, should'nt I be using routertech-ar7wrd-adam2-firmware-1port-20110502.zip ? Please confirm.

I don't have the original manufacturer firmware for the router from Huawei. Can I backup all the mtd partitions using cat/dd and restore my router ( from ADAM2 ) if routertech firmware does not work well for me? Is there a better way to completely back up the flash, to get something like a ROM dump?

# cat /dev/mtdblock/0 > /var/oldfilesys.img
# cat /dev/mtdblock/1 > /var/oldkernel.img
# cat /dev/mtdblock/2 > /var/Original_ADAM2.img
# cat /dev/mtdblock/3 > /var/mtd3.img
# cat /dev/mtdblock/4 > /var/mtd4.img

Post by **thechief** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 11:31 am

srini wrote:thechief thanks for the reply. Your post recommends routertech-ar7wrd-adam2-firmware-4ports-20110502.zip, but my router has 1 ethernet port, should'nt I be using routertech-ar7wrd-adam2-firmware-1port-20110502.zip ? Please confirm.

If your router has one ethernet port, then yes, you should be using the 1-port version.

srini wrote:I don't have the original manufacturer firmware for the router from Huawei. Can I backup all the mtd partitions using cat/dd and restore my router ( from ADAM2 ) if routertech firmware does not work well for me? Is there a better way to completely back up the flash, to get something like a ROM dump?
# cat /dev/mtdblock/0 > /var/oldfilesys.img
# cat /dev/mtdblock/1 > /var/oldkernel.img
# cat /dev/mtdblock/2 > /var/Original_ADAM2.img
# cat /dev/mtdblock/3 > /var/mtd3.img
# cat /dev/mtdblock/4 > /var/mtd4.img

Yes, this is the correct way to back up your current firmware. Whether you can restore it afterwards is another matter. You certainly cannot use cat/dd to restore the kernel or filesystem. You might be able to do it via ftp or the PCTool - but also, you might not be able to. I have never tried it with those kinds of image dumps, so my guess is as good as any other person's guess. Your best option is to get a full firmware image that is known to work (from your manufacturer or wherever else) before you try anything.

srini · Post by **srini** » Sat Jun 18, 2011 1:40 pm

Chief, thank you for all the help. I have successfully updated my Huawei Quidway WA1003A router to the awesome RouterTech v2.96 firmware. I love the IP QOS and DDNS support. I'm yet to configure DDNS. ADSL/Wifi and Ethernet port are working fine. I have never ever used the USB port, so I will not worry about it.

Everything seems to be working fine. Power, ADSL and Wifi LEDs are working fine with the generic LED conf. I did have hiccups using RRT v1.0.8 to update the firmware. It used to loose connection while
the firmware upload was at 31%.

To summarize, these were the steps that I followed. I'm sure it will be useful info for folks owning Huawei Quidway WA1003A

Executed RUC v1.4.1 took backup
Executed RRT v1.0.8 took backup of MTD3 and ENV
Backed up all /dev/mtdblock/* partitions using tftp/cat
Defragmented MTD3 and ENV using RRT
Reset default configuration of router (HUAWEI firmware)
Defragmented MTD3 and ENV using RRT
Calculated MTD using MTD calc v1.0.1, verified with MTD logs file for v2.96 routertech firmware (RouterTech_3.6.0D_20110502_2.96_AR7WRD_Adam2_1-Port_firmware.upgrade)

- Updated MTD values for Routertech v2.96 firmware through RRT
  
  Original MTD values (HUAWEI firmware)
  mtd0 0x90091000,0x903f0000
  mtd1 0x90010090,0x90091000
  mtd2 0x90000000,0x90010000
  mtd3 0x903f0000,0x90400000
  mtd4 0x90010000,0x903f0000
  
  Updated MTD values (RouterTech)
  mtd0: 0x9008F000, 0x903F0000
  mtd1: 0x90010090, 0x9008F000
  mtd2: 0x90000000, 0x90010000
  mtd3: 0x903F0000, 0x90400000
  mtd4: 0x90010000, 0x903F0000

Single firmware update failed using RRT
Used PC tool v2.1 to update the firmware -- Success
Logged into router and reset to default config

Post by **thechief** » Mon Jun 20, 2011 6:56 am

Excellent.

You can assist now us by following the procedure outlined in this thread: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=4191

srini · Post by **srini** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 5:33 pm

Update:

I was able to revert back to my original Huawei firmware using the /dev/mtdblock/4 backup and the PC tool. I just was curious to
try this. DynDNS worked fine in RouterTech. I was also surprised to see led_conf for wa1003a in the RouterTech firmware. LED's now work as they used to with the original Huawei firmware.

I'm back to RouterTech firmware

I have added my router output to the "Comprehensive compatibility list for RouterTech firmware" thread.

Post by **thechief** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 6:29 pm

Excellent

indian · Post by **indian** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 8:56 am

srini wrote:Update:

I was able to revert back to my original Huawei firmware using the /dev/mtdblock/4 backup and the PC tool. I just was curious to
try this. DynDNS worked fine in RouterTech. I was also surprised to see led_conf for wa1003a in the RouterTech firmware. LED's now work as they used to with the original Huawei firmware.

I'm back to RouterTech firmware

I have added my router output to the "Comprehensive compatibility list for RouterTech firmware" thread.

I messed up my Huawei Quidway Wa1003a can u help me with firmware backup ??

harimkb · Post by **harimkb** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 5:58 pm

i too followed your steps... and yes it worked and finally i got Router Tech firmware in my Huawei Wa1003a

... thanks a lot

Leds power,ADSL,wifi,USB,Lan work properly as expected ... but status led is not working... am not an expert... just asking you guys for a solution...

Post by **thechief** » Mon Aug 01, 2011 12:55 pm

harimkb wrote: Leds power,ADSL,wifi,USB,Lan work properly as expected ... but status led is not working... am not an expert... just asking you guys for a solution...

Read the docs about the Led configuration files.

quickboy · Post by **quickboy** » Mon Sep 26, 2011 7:27 am

Looks intresting, I have some experience flashing STBs, but not routers, As for Huwavie Quidway WA1003A, plenty of these routers are lying around idle all over India, some in service too, Is it possible to have some firmware for this model which can be straight away flashed using RRT or some other tools?
Can you provide a step by step guide please,

I have already done the cat/tftp part
would like to add a small note here to add is to upload the files from router to pc with tftp,
one command after telnet to the router :---
#ifconfig br0 512 " is a must so the mtu is set correctly, otherwise tftp shows an error tranferring file

srini · Post by **srini** » Sun Oct 09, 2011 10:23 am

harimkb wrote:i too followed your steps... and yes it worked and finally i got Router Tech firmware in my Huawei Wa1003a ... thanks a lot

Leds power,ADSL,wifi,USB,Lan work properly as expected ... but status led is not working... am not an expert... just asking you guys for a solution...

This is how I was able to get the WA1003A LED's to work fine

1) Log into the router webUI, click System->RT Configurations
2) Add a check to "Choose LED file"
3) Key in wa1003a in the text box
4) Click "Save changes" button and reboot the router

srini · Post by **srini** » Sun Oct 09, 2011 10:38 am

indian wrote:
srini wrote:Update:

I was able to revert back to my original Huawei firmware using the /dev/mtdblock/4 backup and the PC tool. I just was curious to
try this. DynDNS worked fine in RouterTech. I was also surprised to see led_conf for wa1003a in the RouterTech firmware. LED's now work as they used to with the original Huawei firmware.

I'm back to RouterTech firmware

I have added my router output to the "Comprehensive compatibility list for RouterTech firmware" thread.
I messed up my Huawei Quidway Wa1003a can u help me with firmware backup ??

Did you take a backup of the following before upgrading to RouterTech?
1) /dev/mtdblock/4 partition using cat/dd
2) Backup of MTD3 and ENV using RRT v1.0.8

If you did, then it's pretty easy to resurrect the router.

harimkb · Post by **harimkb** » Sun Dec 11, 2011 6:19 am

This is how I was able to get the WA1003A LED's to work fine

1) Log into the router webUI, click System->RT Configurations
2) Add a check to "Choose LED file"
3) Key in wa1003a in the text box
4) Click "Save changes" button and reboot the router

hi srini,

thank you for your reply , i did what you said and restarted router however the same problem still persists... only status LED is still not
working... what may be the problem?

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