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Topic: squashfs.img vs squashfs-factory.bin - EA4500

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Post #1
limes77
30 Jan 2017, 12:21

Hello,

I'm trying to build an image for the Linksys EA4500 of the firmware version Chaos Calmer 15.05.1.

As mentioned in the EA4500 OpenWrt Wiki I selected the EA4500 profile and as Target Images squashfs.

When the compile process is finished I get a openwrt-kirkwood-ea4500-squashfs.img file instead of a *squashfs-factory.bin (like the trunk) file.

What is the exact difference between both files? Am I still able to flash the openwrt-kirkwood-ea4500-squashfs.img via the Routers stock firmware web interface?

(Last edited by limes77 on 30 Jan 2017, 12:21)

Post #2
123mani.no.5
30 Jan 2017, 19:15

After reconciliation of your configuration.
Just rename as ur router desires
and port it into your router
It should work as worked for me
Gud luck.

Post #3
limes77
30 Jan 2017, 19:51

I compared the file headers of both files with a hex editor and they are totally different.

The factory.bin starts with "ARM OpenWrt Linux-4.4.14". The img file does not.

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