Pheenet WAP-654G


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See also Pheenet WAP-654GP (int. splitter PoE)
 * 2.2dBi detachable antenna (RP-SMA conn.)

Base Platform: RTL8186 + RL2560 (MIPS R3000 ISA-1) Spec.

Very simple access point with WIFI high output power (200mW)
 * that allows several wifi modes:


 * AP, WDS, AP + WDS, Client bridged, Ad-hoc
 * AP + Client bridged (aka Universal Repeater)

The original firmware doesn't have Telnet or other remote CLI interface.
 * It only can be configured via web interface.

It is worth mentioning the web interface doesn't allow to reboot the router,
 * however there is a hidden page that allows to execute custom commands:

Some useful commands:
 * Change the MAC adresss
 * Change the regulatory domain

Tested firmwares
Third party firmwares like Wive-NG were successfully tested in this unit.

Serial
Linux version 2.4.18-MIPS-01.00 (root@lnx103) (gcc version 3.3.3) #5 Thu Aug 10 13:14:01 CST 2006
 * 1) cat /proc/version

system type            : Philips Nino processor              : 0 cpu model              : R3000 V0.0 BogoMIPS               : 178.99 wait instruction       : no microsecond timers      : no tlb_entries             : 64 extra interrupt vector : no hardware watchpoint     : no VCED exceptions         : not available VCEI exceptions        : not available ll emulations          : 0 sc emulations          : 0
 * 1) cat /proc/cpuinfo

Flash backup
You should see something like this at the serial console
 * 1) Connect the serial UART Adapter. Also connect the ethernet cable.
 * 2) Set a static IP on your computer, use 192.168.1.35 (or any compatible)
 * 3) Press the reset button, don't release it yet
 * 4) Plug the power cord, and wait 5 seconds
 * 5) Release the reset button
 * 6) On the serial console execute the command:
 * 7) On your computer execute:

flr 80300000 0 200000 Flash read from 00000000 to 80300000 with 00200000 bytes ? (Y)es, (N)o ? --> y Flash Read Successed!  File Start: 80300000,length=00200000

.Success! 
 * TFTP GET File flbackup.bin,Size 00200000 Byte
 * TFTP Client Download Success! File Size = 00200000 Bytes

Recovery
If you bricked the router by flashing a bad firmware follow these steps: valid-firmware.bin is supposed to be a known firmware working ok on this device
 * 1) Connect the ethernet cable from your computer to the device.
 * 2) Set a static IP on your computer, use 192.168.1.35 (or any compatible)
 * 3) Press the reset button, don't release it yet
 * 4) Plug the power cord, and wait 5 seconds
 * 5) Release the reset button
 * 6) On your computer execute:

Power regulators

 * AnaChip AP1506-50 (U9 silkcreened): Main power regulator,12V input, 5V output
 * BS33P (U38 silkcreened): Low dropout regulator, 5V input, 3.3V output
 * BS17P (U10 silkcreened): Low dropout regulator (adjustable), 5V input, 3.1V output
 * BS18P (U8 silkcreened): Low dropout regulator, 5V input, 1.8V output. It runs extremely hot, probably causing unstability problems. It's recommended to install the bigger heat sink as possible.