Installing OpenWRT/ROOter on a RBM33G/RBM11G

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Installing OpenWRT/ROOter on a RBM33G/RBM11G


  1. Download the latest
  2. Extract all of the above to: C:\Users\Public\Downloads
  3. Setup Network Interface connected to RBM33G/RMB11G POE port:
    • IP: 192.168.1.2
    • Mask: 255.255.255.0
    • Gateway: 192.168.1.1
    • DNS1: 192.168.1.1
  4. Disable Windows Firewall
    • From an administrator command prompt:
    • NetSh Advfirewall set allprofiles state off

  5. Configure and start tftpd32/64
    • Option 1: Overwrite tftpd32.ini with this one and start tftpd64.
    • Change the BootFile name if needed.
    • Option 2: Use screenshots for the settings, restart tftpd64 after you make your changes

  6. Open Putty to the COM port of your USB to Serial Adapter with a baud rate of 115200
  7. Plug in/powercycle your router, press any key within 2 seconds to enter setup.
  8. Boot from the network by pressing the following key sequence:
    • o - boot options
    • e - ethernet
    • o - boot options
    • b - boot
  9. Wait for boot to complete (~45 seconds)
  11. Browse to openwrt-RBM33G-GO2018-08-15-upgrade.bin
  12. Click Flash Image, continue.
  13. Re-Enable Windows Firewall
    • From an administrator command prompt:
    • NetSh Advfirewall set allprofiles state on

  14. Wait for router to finish rebooting, re-enter setup, and reset to default boot options by pressing r.
  15. Done. Reset your Windows Network IP settings.

Comments

  1. UnknownFebruary 14, 2019 at 1:05 AM

    Dear Daniel
    thank you for your amazing work, but would you please explain the advantages of OpenWRT to MikroTik router OS ?

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  2. AnthonyMarch 12, 2019 at 10:54 PM

    Thanks for this guide! I've got an RBM11G and want to place ROOter on it. Going by the post, it looks like I need a USB to serial adaptor, but I don't know where to hook it up on the RBM11G. Can RouterOS be replaced without needing the USB to serial adapter? Cheers!

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    1. Daniel WoodMarch 18, 2019 at 11:53 PM

      Yes. IIRC, all you have to do is replace steps 7&8 with holding the set button while you plug in power. After about 30 seconds the LEDs start flashing, indicating it is now attempting a network boot.

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    2. AnthonyMarch 19, 2019 at 4:50 AM

      That worked a treat. Thanks champ.

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  3. UnknownMarch 29, 2019 at 6:17 AM

    Daniel,

    I've got a similar configuration (RBM11G + MC7455). The modem gets detected and works in MBIM protocol. I don't know what to do next - it looks like it works in direct ip mode. How to force it to work?

    MK

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  4. Cox Family ChristmasOctober 15, 2020 at 8:15 PM

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  5. xanFebruary 14, 2021 at 12:03 PM

    Так можно и без всякого ком порта через прогу pxesrv https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-jB30m8NmA

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  6. UnknownMarch 24, 2021 at 6:17 PM

    You forgot the part where the Mikrotik license needs to be backed up so this can be reversed in the future.

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  7. centrsvyazJune 23, 2021 at 10:03 AM

    how to install openwrt on microSD and boot not from nand? 16 MB is very small for our tasks in openwrt

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  8. UnknownFebruary 14, 2022 at 7:39 AM

    I am having trouble with the Serial Connection, are you using a USB to Serial adaptor on your PC and how have you configured the pinout?

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  9. centrsvyazSeptember 18, 2022 at 12:08 PM

    "Install the 128GB drive in the m.2 port" is it possible to install openwrt on ssd

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