Linksys → [DD-WRT] Flashing E4200 with DD-WRT. Need help.

I will be picking up an E4200 v1 today. I have read the wiki instructions page for E4200. I guess I know how to flash but my question is regarding the build. I have read that the 18777 is the latest build for e4200 but I do not see it on the router database at dd-wrt site and neither on the wiki page above.

Someone with e4200 and dd-wrt shed some light on this please? Thanks!

Don't use the router database at all.

Read the peacock thread first, and anything the wiki states overrides that thread because it's for your specific model.

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The build is right there on the wiki page. Flashing Process > Step 6. Edit the ftp url and you get the folder for all the 18777 builds to upgrade after you flash the trailed.

Thanks. I have flashed it successfully. I can connect to the router both wirelessly and through ethernet but there is no internet. I have tried turning off the cable modem and turning it back on. I have tried rebooting the router and the PC and still no luck.

WAN IP: 0.0.0.0

First, I know nothing about DD-WRT. However, what do you have the WAN Connection Type set at?

Automatic Configuration (DHCP).

I have tried unplugging both modem and router from power for at least 5 minutes and then powered on modem first. Then router once modem's lights had been stabilized. I have a Motorola SB5101N modem. I also tried "ipconfig /release" with no luck.

Weird. I have the same modem and when I switched to the e4200v1 it worked fine.

If I remember correctly, I got an IP just fine using default settings after I flashed it. It might be your ISP doesn't like the new MAC. Try cloning your old router's MAC onto it.

Is the router function being handled by the modem? Do you need to enter your ISP login (PPOE?) info into the Linksys?

This.
Some ISP's are picky about what MAC addy they see.

Modem did not like my new router. I ended up losing internet for 2 days until ISP had to fix it remotely. It all works now.

Sounds like the modem was also a router as well and back to back routers - working as routers - does not work. Otherwise - there really is no such thing as a modem not 'liking' a router.

Did not like the new MAC address.