How to Install DD-WRT on FreeBSD Latest

DD-WRT is a popular firmware for router devices that adds additional features and functionalities. Installing DD-WRT on a FreeBSD system is not a straightforward process, but it can be achieved by following these steps:

Step 1: Download the DD-WRT firmware

Visit the official website of DD-WRT at https://dd-wrt.com/ and locate the firmware for your router device. Download the firmware to your FreeBSD system.

Step 2: Install the TFTP server

DD-WRT firmware is installed on the device using the TFTP protocol. To facilitate this, it is necessary to have a TFTP server installed on your FreeBSD system. Run the following command to install TFTP server:

sudo pkg install tftp-hpa

Step 3: Copy the DD-WRT firmware to the TFTP server directory

Copy the DD-WRT firmware file to the TFTP server directory using the following command:

sudo cp dd-wrt-firmware.bin /usr/local/tftpboot/ddwrt.bin

Step 4: Configure the TFTP server

Open the TFTP server configuration file /usr/local/etc/inetd.conf in a text editor such as vi, and add the following line at the end of the file:

tftp  dgram  udp  wait  root  /usr/local/libexec/tftpd  tftpd -l -s /usr/local/tftpboot

Save the file and exit the editor.

Step 5: Start the TFTP and inetd servers

Start the TFTP and inetd servers with the following commands:

sudo service inetd onestart
sudo service tftpd onestart

Step 6: Connect the router device

Connect the router device to your FreeBSD system using an Ethernet cable.

Step 7: Enter the DD-WRT firmware upload mode

Enter the DD-WRT firmware upload mode on the router device by following the manufacturer's instructions. This typically involves holding down a reset button while powering on the device.

Step 8: Upload the DD-WRT firmware

Once the router device is in firmware upload mode, use the TFTP client on the device to upload the DD-WRT firmware to the TFTP server. The specific steps to do this will depend on the device being used.

Step 9: Wait for the firmware to install

Once the DD-WRT firmware has been uploaded, wait for the firmware to install on the router device. This can take several minutes.

Step 10: Log in to DD-WRT

Once the firmware installation is complete, log in to DD-WRT via a browser on your FreeBSD system by navigating to the IP address of the router device.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed DD-WRT on your router device using FreeBSD.

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