DD-WRT ....What do you know ?

Quam256 · 27-01-2008, 07:42

I use a Linksys WRT54Gs and have been looking at updating the firmware with DD-WRT 0r OPENWRT and would likre to know if anyone has used this software and were I can find a good set of instructions to follow .
Or are there others that can do the job ?

looks like I have put this in wrong place ,how do I get it moved.

The Jackal · 27-01-2008, 09:57

Start here...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DD-WRT

Read this and see if you're supported. Having the right model number may not be enough as each router has been revised over time/Try to find what version of DD-WRT you'll never and the flashing method.

http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Supported_Devices

Then move on to their wiki for tweaks and tips on topics ranging for VPN to VLANing.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DD-WRT

Quam256 · 27-01-2008, 14:16

Some serious reading there .
Mainly looking for something that can control bandwidth on each port and set time limits on use.

hokkers999 · 27-01-2008, 17:23

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Originally Posted by Quam256

Some serious reading there .
Mainly looking for something that can control bandwidth on each port and set time limits on use.

Try Tomato http://www.polarcloud.com/tomato

AbyssUnderground · 27-01-2008, 19:10

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Originally Posted by Quam256

Some serious reading there .
Mainly looking for something that can control bandwidth on each port and set time limits on use.

DD-WRT can do this in its QoS settings.

The Jackal · 27-01-2008, 19:53

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Originally Posted by AbyssUnderground

DD-WRT can do this in its QoS settings.

True but that tomatoe firmware does look tasty...

Might just install it and give those grease monkeys in my office a hard time

Quam256 · 27-01-2008, 19:53

Need some help choosing what to use here guys ?

The Jackal · 27-01-2008, 20:00

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Originally Posted by Quam256

Need some help choosing what to use here guys ?

Tomatoe looks like what you want and pretty easy to play with.

DD-WRT can be a pain in the butt at times.... However ....

Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â» Routers that are known to work with Tomato:
Linksys WRT54G v1-v4, WRT54GS v1-v4, WRT54GL v1.x, WRTSL54GS (no USB support)
Buffalo WHR-G54S, WHR-HP-G54, WZR-G54, WBR2-G54, WBR-G54, WZR-HP-G54, WZR-RS-G54, WZR-RS-G54HP, WVR-G54-NF, WHR2-A54-G54, WHR3-AG54
Asus WL500G Premium (no USB support), WL500GE
Sparklan WX6615GT, Fuji RT390W, Microsoft MN-700

Not sure if WRT54GS v6 is supported.

THUT THUT : You didn't read http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Supported_Devices did you :p

Looks like the v6 version is limited by less memory - only the mini version of DD-WRT works.

Quam256 · 27-01-2008, 20:17

So does not look like Tomatoe or standard DD-WRT will work on my router

The Jackal · 27-01-2008, 20:22

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Originally Posted by Quam256

So does not look like Tomatoe or standard DD-WRT will work on my router

Check your router carefully for the serial number and version number.

This is the reason why I bought the WRT54-GL specifically as it has always supported flashing. The buffalos are also wrt friendly.

Instead of using the router have you considered using an old pc as a test with something like smoothwall / ipcop or shorewall ?

They have some pretty nifty stuff like for example anti-virus on the fly which is pretty cool.

popper · 27-01-2008, 20:32

they do have a DD-WRT for generic x86 PC as well, do a search as i forget what wireless cards are supported.

The Jackal · 27-01-2008, 20:52

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Originally Posted by popper

they do have a DD-WRT for generic x86 PC as well, do a search as i forget what wireless cards are supported.

No - Don't be lazy - google it for me

So quite easy to to test under vmware ?

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Lazy git ...

Here's the image Quam

http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=9998

Quam256 · 28-01-2008, 06:42

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Originally Posted by CrC-3rr0r

No - Don't be lazy - google it for me

So quite easy to to test under vmware ?

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Lazy git ...

Here's the image Quam

http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=9998

Thanks .

Quam256 · 31-01-2008, 06:27

Just noticed in the original Linksys software the is the option for QOS.Had a mess about and have knocked my alleged 20mb (17ish)down to a 2988Kb/s and upload speed to 64 kb/s. Anyone know what ports Xbox live run on ?.