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- moiety, on 10/12/2007, -2/+35You probably should have mentioned that this article applies strictly to the Linksys WRT54G model router.
- vctr, on 10/12/2007, -2/+11did some DIGGing :) on the DD-WRT site and it looks like their firmware also supports a few non-linksys routers:
http://www.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/index.php?link=downloads
"hwsupport.txt"
this firmware has been tested under the following router models
WRT54G 1.0/1.1
WRT54G 2.0
WRT54G 2.2
WRT54G 3.0
WRT54G 3.1
WRT54G 4.0
WRT54GL 1.0
WRT54GS 1.0
WRT54GS 1.1
WRT54GS 2.0
WRT54GS 2.1
WRT54GS 3.0
WRT54GS 4.0
ASUS WL500G-Deluxe
Motorola WR850G --> see flashing notes
Siemens SE505 --> see flashing notes
additionally there is untested support for:
Buffalo WBR-G54
Sveasoft also works on the Buffalotech WBR2-G54, and the Belkin F5D7230-4 wireless routers
http://www.sveasoft.com/ - commiecat, on 10/12/2007, -2/+10I use DD-WRT on mine and adore it. Good site for people wondering if they should really swap their firmware.
-commiecat - boicraig, on 10/12/2007, -0/+4"tite"? surely you mean "tight"
- brandon_w, on 10/12/2007, -1/+4Only "n00bs" can't setup WiFi on their linux boxes.
- ddrirc, on 10/12/2007, -3/+5Why the negatives on this comment? The amount of pages this article is spread over is far more than needed. I can understand maybe splitting it into 2 or 3, but this is borderline ridiculous.
There is a print version, but it lacks the images (which are pretty useful in this case):
http://xrl.us/kbu9 - santiago1, on 10/12/2007, -6/+8 Good info, but a shame they couldn't put more info on each page instead of one paragraph at a time....
- XxUNDEROATHxX, on 10/12/2007, -1/+2too bad the guy at CompUSA told me to get the WRK54G over the WRT54G...this was 2yrs ago...
- dirtvoyles, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1Okay, don't beat me too badly. Can anyone tell me if there is such software for a USR8054? (It was free, don't knock it.)
I am googling, but can't find anything. - geminitojanus, on 10/12/2007, -1/+2This won't be news to a LOT of us, but I digg it because I feel it's a message that needs to be spread a bit more. Properly configuring and securing your wireless router are great steps towards a happy wireless experience.
- BugMeNot2, on 10/12/2007, -2/+3You got me all excited for nothing.
+inaccurate - ddrirc, on 10/12/2007, -2/+3Update: Sorry, I guess it doesn't allow you to link directly to the print version.
- wired4christ, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1does anyone know how to recover a router passphrase (not password but passphrase) coz i cant remember mine?
- jaschac, on 10/12/2007, -1/+2Can't quite dig this, it's too router-specific for my tastes.
If you're looking for a good collection of router settings (especially for gaming), I give high marks for http://www.portforward.com - flaxx, on 10/12/2007, -1/+2A stock linksys router without any mods of any kind is by far better than anything else I've tried (USR, DLink). For one thing, I never get resets. The firmware mod is just a MAJOR bonus because with it you can crank the power for even more range (and at 28mW it gets farther range than USR 8054 as well as the DLinks)! Furthermore, with the ability to do these mods, you can go above and beyond anything you could dream of with other routers. My favorite feature of the DD-WRT firmware (the one I use) is the ability to VPN to the router, effectively connecting with my network where I can remotely turn on my computers and then use RDP and file sharing to access them, and then turn them off when I'm done.
- davidjunit, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1Digg for all the people that bought crappy routers and can't get in on this. ;) (I KID!)
I'd heard about custom firmware but I'm glad someone posted this info. Just flashed mine and upped the TX power; umm, I guess it helped out. Maybe I should cut a hole in the top of the router and place some fans on it and go all the way. ;) - Determination, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1http://www.linksysinfo.org/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=33
Details on how to unbrick your Linksys Router. I have not tried this, but if you can short your CMOS jumper on your motherboard (abet with a screwdriver), you can handle these recovery strategies. - Darth_tater, on 10/12/2007, -1/+2i had ued that on my old wrt.... bricked it :(
- OBKenobi, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1Yes, if you get a good connection with a normal setting raising the power isn't going to do anything except increase the heat level of your router and eventually cause it to die a premature death.
- jwolf, on 10/12/2007, -2/+2While DD-WRT is a great package, I prefer OpenWrt (http://openwrt.org ). It's basically a command line (though in RC4, a web interface became available) linux installation that can run on a large number of wireless routers.
The package list (the official package list is being rebuilt, so here is a taste: http://downloads.openwrt.org/people/nbd/whiterussian/packages/ ) is damned impressive and there is an active development community.
This is as close to a fully functional linux box as I've ever seen running on a WRT. At the very least, it's a great alternative for those looking for something a little more in-depth than DD-WRT. - inactive, on 10/12/2007, -2/+2i need a new router so bad! mine is still one of the first 802.11b linksys routers ever made.
its slow as hell :( - kylebellamy, on 10/12/2007, -0/+0I'm actually doing the same thing, Googling for something that will do this for the USR8054. There are a few articles on parabolic dishes and the like but nothing on getting into the software of the unit. You'd think with the popularity of it, somebody would have taken the time.
- N3wtR0ckn13, on 10/12/2007, -2/+2old, no digg
- Danarchy24, on 10/12/2007, -2/+2For all of those folks who think that they have bricked their router, try shorting the pins (15 & 16 if I remember correct) on the ROM Chip, and touching the grounding block of the main antenna with the other end of the device you are using to short the pins. I thought my router was a paper weight but this brought it back.
- aliensoldier, on 10/12/2007, -1/+1Does anyone else produce hardware like the LinkSys WRT54G? (And at a similar price.)
(If not, I'd imagine that VIA could get into this market, since they're big on the whole aftermarket things... which I think is awsome.)
Ever since Cisco bought up LinkSys, Cisco's been slowly screwing them up. - alexdagrate, on 10/12/2007, -1/+1Should have read: Optimize Your Linux Based Browser.
If this had been a post about OS X and THAT wasn't mentioned, there'd be fanboy stoning in the streets. - Madh2orat, on 10/12/2007, -2/+1For the average person/script kiddie, dd-wrt is perfect. There is a pretty good GUI and its easy to access. For people who know linux and shell/bash commands, OpenWrt is the choice, it can do so much more than dd-wrt.
- number8888, on 10/12/2007, -2/+1Should have be more specific as to which router this applies to. NO DIGG!
- naveeds, on 10/12/2007, -2/+1if this helps me get a stronger signal in front of the couch then i'm jumping for joy!
- mrASSMAN, on 10/12/2007, -5/+4Yeah i agree, definitely misleading.
- Aurorius, on 10/12/2007, -1/+0Just reset it
- keendle, on 10/12/2007, -1/+0I have had the same experience with BritOverseas, setting up Pre N Belkin router for a small company. Needless to say, due to constant dropouts we simply had to change to another brand.
- BritOverseas, on 10/12/2007, -5/+3Sorry, I too thought this was for ALL routers and OS's, can't digg it.
Still on topic though, anybody got any info on "improving" the MIMO routers, mine really sucks ass. Pre N Belkin router with Pre N pcmcia card in the lappy. Drops the signal ALL the time. - Anchoret, on 10/12/2007, -5/+3Yes, misleading.
- Darth_tater, on 10/12/2007, -5/+3ya.... reported inaccurate. NO DIGG
- whalesalad, on 10/12/2007, -4/+1Hrmm im running at 251mw on my WRT right now... maybe I should lower that setting???
- BritOverseas, on 10/12/2007, -6/+3Digg has gone nuts, double double post
- geminitojanus, on 10/12/2007, -8/+4I did that to an older WRT while trying to upgrade the standard firmware. Here's what I did:
Go to your nearest computer store that sells them. Open the WRT up (the little sticker is impossibly easy to not break, use your fingernail to lift it), swap the boards out, and take it back to the store and get a refund/exchange it. If you exchange it, 2 for the price of 1.
Yes it's low, but the manufacturer (Cisco, damn you) refuses to acknowledge it's possible to brick their units by using the default firmware, and this is about the only way I've found around getting a new one. - wonderbud, on 10/12/2007, -5/+1ive got 2 of these.
they are tite.
i use openwrt, and wireless between the two. works flawlessly. - ahmerhussain, on 10/12/2007, -7/+2Wireless Routers are for n00bs!!!
I use a wired router!
Mainly b/c it's a pain to find a wireless card that will work on a linux box..... - molecool, on 10/12/2007, -7/+2Hey, I'm as geeky as the next guy on this site ;-) BUT if I have to mod the firmware on my freakin' router to make it perform at optimal levels then *maybe* I should pick a different brand. Anyway, I was NEVER a big fan of Linksys in the first place - personally I think it's a POC. I'm running a 4 year old Orinoco ISP level router here at home (wanted to build a wireless network in my neighborhood) and this thing just keeps humming along without any problems - great stuff.
- BritOverseas, on 10/12/2007, -10/+2Double post
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