• Configuration
• CoreSwitching

Notes on the core switch build and configuration...

• Cisco/Linksys E4200 v1
• two for redundant operation
• a third as a cold spare
• DD-WRT standard
• higher-capacity power supplies
• heatsinks and thermal adhesive for switch chips

Steps...

1. perform 30/30/30 reset

2. connect as 192.168.1.2/30 to its WebUI through any LAN port

3. initial login is root/admin

4. upgrade flash with dd-wrt.v24-18777_NEWD-2_K2.6_mini-e4200.bin

5. wait an additional five minutes for good measure
6. perform 30/30/30 reset

7. confirm password reset page is displayed

8. upgrade flash with dd-wrt.v24-20453_NEWD-2_K2.6_std_usb_nas-nv60k.bin

9. wait an additional five minutes for good measure
10. perform 30/30/30 reset
11. wait an additional five minutes for good measure

12. confirm password reset page is displayed and correct firmware load shows in the top-right corner

13. set password
14. disable both radios