Introduction

I’d like to modify the original firmware to have more functionality. That’s why I opted for this firmware. Unfortunately, at the time of writing this article, it’s not possible to run this firmware on a Fonera+. Here’s what it adds compared to the base firmware:

  • Improved firewall management
  • Simplified port redirection
  • DHCP address management for the private network
  • Blacklisting of certain sites for the public network
  • Adding/removing DNS
  • Antenna power adjustment
  • Remote reboot
  • Management of dyndns accounts
  • Hosts file management
  • Live view of connections to private and public networks
  • Comparison of the Fonera version with the latest available version
  • Hidden SSID management for the private network
  • Language management (English, French, Romanian for now)
  • Ability to update firmware from a server other than the FrancoFON server
  • Ability to configure the Fonera in pppoe with the @ and / characters required by some ISPs, up to 64 characters
  • Opening/closing SSH
  • Opening/closing console access via ethernet
  • Script to know the number of Foneras using the FrancoFON firmware
  • Ability to block clients on public and private signals by MAC address with scheduler
  • Ability to connect the Fonera to a WiFi AP to use its internet connection (autonomous “Fonera mode”, also called “Ponte2”)

Prerequisites

You must have SSH installed on your Fonera. Use this documentation: Enable SSH on your Fonera+

Installation of the new firmware

Connect to your Fonera via WiFi, then via SSH:

  ssh root@192.168.10.1

The default root password is “admin” or the Fonera management password you defined on the website.

Then, let’s start the installation:

  cd /tmp
wget http://download.francofon.fr/update.sh
chmod +x update.sh
sh ./update.sh

The Fonera will then update:

  *****************************************************
*    Script D'installation du firmware FrancoFON    *
*****************************************************
 Auteurs : FrancoFON.FR
 Version : 1.2
 Contact : webmaster@francofon.fr
*****************************************************
Le fichier contenant le firmware FrancoFON va être téléchargé
Le fichier a correctement ete telecharge
La decompression va commencer. Le processus peut être long.
Desarchivage en cours......

and the Fonera will reboot.

FAQ

I have too many problems, I want to restore factory settings

  • Unplug the network cable and power from the Fonera.
  • Locate the reset button by turning the Fonera over.
  • Press the “Reset” button and hold it.
  • Reconnect the power without releasing the button.
  • Hold the button for at least 45 seconds.
  • Wait until the WLAN light turns on.
  • Press the reset button again for 10 seconds then release.
  • Wait until the WLAN light turns on.
  • Check via the console that the Fonera has returned to its factory settings.

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Last updated 01 Jan 2008, 17:31 +0200. history