USR5432
Wireless MAXg Bridge
The USRobotics USR5432 router has 54mbps WiFi, 1 100mbps ETH-ports and 0 USB-ports.
It is also known as the USRobotics Wireless MAXg Bridge.It also supports custom firmwares like: dd-wrt, OpenWrt
Quick links:
Default password/Login
User Manuals
Flashing Custom Firmwares
USR5432 router specifications (specs)
CPU: n/a
RAM: 8 MiB
Flash: 2 MiB
Custom firmwares: dd-wrt, OpenWrt
WiFi: 54mbps (bg)
WiFi bands: 2.4GHz
WiFi throughput: n/a
WAN: None
ETH: 1 x 100mbps port
USB-ports: 0
Hard reset instructions for USRobotics USR5432
If your USR5432 router is not working as it should, dropping connections or not
being
responsive, you should first do a reset of the router to see if the problems persist. Other
scenarios where you might want to reset your router is if you've forgotten the password or
misconfigured it and can't get access anymore.
Your can reset your USRobotics USR5432 in the following way(s):
The 30-30-30 reset
There are no specific instructions for this model yet, but you can always do the 30-30-30 reset as follows:- When router is powered on, press the reset button and hold for 30 seconds. (Use a paper clip or something sharp)
- While holding the reset button pressed, unplug the power of the router and hold the reset button for 30 seconds
- While still holding the reset button down, turn on the power to the unit again and hold for another 30 seconds.
This process usually works for resetting any router to it's factory setting.
Note: It is worth reading more about
how to reset routers with the 30 30 30 reset and what the risks and
considerations
are when resetting your router this way, instead of just rebooting it.
Default factory settings for USRobotics USR5432
If you have performed a reset of your USR5432 device or not changed the defaults, you should be able to access it with the following settings:
Note: If you are using the default settings you should change them to increase security and prevent unathorized access to your network.
USR5432 Firmwares
Staying up to date with the latest firmware is a good idea to keep your router even more
secure
from various security flaws.
If you want to squeeze a little bit of extra functionality out of your router, consider
flashing
an open-source firmware like dd-wrt, openWRT or LEDE. Flashing a custom ROM can greatly
increase
the stability and functionality of your old router.
Following are the firmwares that we have identified existing for the USRobotics USR5432:
Flashing dd-wrt on the USRobotics USR5432
Since the USR5432 has 2 MiB of flash memory, you should choose a
stripped down version of dd-wrt that fits on the smaller flash.
We haven't find any specific instructions for flashin dd-wrt onto the USRobotics
USR5432, but you can read the
Installation guide
over at dd-wrt to get a clue on how to proceed (As this model is listed as
supported).
Note: Always make sure to read the wiki and howtos of dd-wrt before doing any
flashing.
Flashing OpenWrt on the USRobotics USR5432
The USRobotics USR5432 is supported by OpenWrt according to their Table of
Hardware. So
flashing OpenWrt onto it should be quite straigthforward.
We couldn't find any specific instructions for flashin OpenWrt on the USRobotics
USR5432, but since it's listed in their Table of Hardware as supported, you can
head
over to the
OpenWrt install instructions
and read on there.
Note: Flashing custom firmwares is always on you're on own risk. Make sure to
read OpenWrt's wikis to understand the risks and how to proceed if something goes
wrong.
USRobotics stock firmware for the USR5432
Stock firmwares for the USR5432 are available under the download section on the modem's support page. You can also refer to the router's manual for instructions on how to upgrade the firmware.
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(If info is incorrect)