Can't flash .BIN file to my WE826-Q - Help

[Chungus23]

Hi, I recently got a WE826-Q router with an EC25 module.

The firmware I got is some sort of custom LEDE build OpenWRT firmware.

When I try to upload and flash the .BIN file for either goldenorb/WIFIx, It says the file format is not supported.

I realize this may be because I am not flashing from stock firmware but from OpenWRT on the router.
I tried changing the extension to .trx on the BIN file but the same issue.

I am not sure what to do here. How am I supposed to flash this thing, what is the correct file type?

I am also having trouble to SSH into the router as idk the username/pass.

I am really desperate for some help because I am a newb in this stuff.

Thanks

[BillA]

Hi, I recently got a WE826-Q router with an EC25 module.

The firmware I got is some sort of custom LEDE build OpenWRT firmware.

When I try to upload and flash the .BIN file for either goldenorb/WIFIx, It says the file format is not supported.

I realize this may be because I am not flashing from stock firmware but from OpenWRT on the router.
I tried changing the extension to .trx on the BIN file but the same issue.

I am not sure what to do here. How am I supposed to flash this thing, what is the correct file type?

I am also having trouble to SSH into the router as idk the username/pass.

I am really desperate for some help because I am a newb in this stuff.

Thanks

Try flashing it using the bootloader method, here are the step by step instructions:
https://wirelessjoint.com/viewtopic.php?p=6007#p6007

[Chungus23]

Thank you Bill. I will test it and get back with an update.

BTW, the router I received came with a different gateway IP: 192.168.8.1 Do I have to adjust the IP settings to my LAN port on my PC to 192.168.8.10 instead of 192.168.1.1? I really dont know much about this stuff.

[Didneywhorl]

The bootload reset will use 192.168.1.1

[Chungus23]

Hey it worked! Some of the instructions were in Chinese but I got through it.

Thanks for your help.