What open source options are available for this unit? I've been running dd-wrt, with VPN enabled, on several Linksys routers for the last few years.
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About a month ago Marvell finally released firmware and radio driver for development. DD-WRT is in the works but probably several months away from anything stable. But it is coming now at least.
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Linksys has no intentions of opening this router to open source. See http://wiki.openwrt.org/toh/linksys/wrt1900ac. Damn shame as I *had* it in my wish list.
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I'm typing this on a computer which is connected to a WRT1900AC running OpenWRT. As of May 2015 the latest trunk builds of Chaos Calmer run although there are still bugs (which I haven't hit yet). So it runs and it's getting there. I run OpenVPN on my NAS behind the router though so I haven't tested OpenVPN on router. Port Forwarding works as does QOS/codel helping my bufferbloat scores. I'm pretty happy so far and I'm sure it'll just get better.
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Community is working on OpenWRT for Linksys WRT1900AC @ https://github.com/Chadster766/McWRTIn fact, you can run OpenWRT right now. :) See link above. :DAlso, packages are @ http://www.protechs-online.com/downloads/McWRT/packages/
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i find the linksys marketing misleading - I feel open source is not supportedI'm happy I didn't get sucked in by the marketing and buy one https://forum.openwrt.org/viewtopic.php?pid=230686
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DD-WRT & OpenWRT both now have (relatively) stable implementations on this router. It is coming along but as of right now there are better routers available if open source is highly desirable to you. I wouldn't purchase this router with the expectation that any particular firmware or feature will exist for it. If you're going to buy it you should buy it for what it ships with.
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The marketing is misleading. The product is not supporting open source as of Jan 16, 2015, because (as best as I understand it) the manufacturer has not released the source code necessary for open source to run on it. I bought it specifically because the product description claims "Open Source Ready: Users gain unprecedented access to customize the router" and that is not the case.
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As of today (Oct 26, 2014) After over 4 hours of forum reading and googling about, I can find no information leading me to believe this router will ever have a full implementation of any open source packages worth your time to install. The manufacture of the radio package (that rather important wireless bit) used in this router has refused to release the information needed by those that do the (free) work to make control of the radio possible. Without that control, what good is all the rest? I did see evidence of individuals working on reverse engineering the radio from other similar units, but then that wasn't the point. Marketing Fail over at Linksys it seems... Glad I googled a bit before I clicked. This was the best current option but not with the stock firmware it's clear.
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purchased this item believing that it supported open source firmware, but there is no support and it does not seem linksys or belkin has any intention of supporting it. very misleading marketing. this will be the last linksys or belkin product i ever purchase. the stock firmware is unusably bad. this is my 6th linksys router and i'm seriously debating sending it back.
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Marvell released a new totally open source driver for the 88W8864 wireless chip that's in the WRT1900AC just today. http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px;=MTg3Mjk This should mean better support via OpenWRT as this was the main stumbling block.
843307
I had the DD-WRT, before I threw it away. This router is absolute crap. Don't get it. I repeat in the strongest possible terms: DON'T GET IT!
355693
Upstream connection hasn't been made most likely. Documentation is weak. So Google for a how-to for this router. Its far better
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This should work - instructions are available here: http://wiki.hidemyass.com/DD-WRT_OpenVPN_Setup_No.2
912226
I have had great luck with DD-WRT overall. It does log bandwidth but I cant attest to that being the "BEST". I suggest you look at DD-WRT website and an alternative might be Tomato. I used that and it seemed to have some nice logging capabilities. Can't claim to have loaded it on this router but general if it works with DD-WRT Tomato is usually also an option
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Some says tomato. Others say Ddwrt. I use the latter and it works fine. It an easier install and configure too. It your choice really. Read around and make a guided decision. Best wishes.
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It comes with Buffalo's own DD-WRT which defeats the idea of DD-WRT. ITs not the same thing at all, for example it only lets you bridge (and certain other modes) only with OTHER BUFFALO routers. AND it wont let you install genuine DD-WRT. They frequently brick upon attempting to do so. When it comes to DD-WRT they are the least friendly in my opinion, ironic when you consider that the average person associate it with DD-WRT.
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No it is only a bridge. It is NOT a router. Also it is not on the DD-WRT list.
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Yes, there is an experimental version of DD-WRT for this router, I have tried it but it does not seem to work.
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how do you set up dd-wrt to vpn accelerate ? i'm told much depends on the cpu speed of your router, for example , what is the speed of cpu on this router ? looks like tomato might support dual radios, ddwrt does not on my e3200 ......
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You may bet that this is a 5.x or later version which runs that slimmed down Vxworks firmware. For the real thing (which once built WRT54G's reputation as a reliable product) look for a WRT54GL (L as in Linux). And look for DD-WRT firmware for your WRT54GL ( http://dd-wrt.com ). That combo really rocks.
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Hi. I used DD-WRT and Tomato, and they both work seamlessly with the Belkin. Tomato has less features I wasn't impressed with the GUI layout. I was able to compile some USB drivers and get additional devices working on DD WRT. I was also able to solder some internal pins to get the serial/RS232 to connect. These are great routers for the money!
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I do know that can disable DHCP and I am pretty sure that you can disable the WAN Port which I haven't tried in doing so. I also found the router listed on Open WRT site. You will enjoy this router as much I am enjoying it. Been streaming Netflix, playing on my PS3 and downloading without an issue.
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it's been a while, but I had all kinds of problems with this router until I updated it with the dd-wrt firmware. Since then, it's been great, no issues with my PS3. hth
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DDWRT is a linux router firmware that supports most routers. Whats awesome about it is that it will make ANY router supported by it as a relay station for another router. No cabling required. http://www.dd-wrt.com You'll have to make sure your routers are listed as supported though if you are looking to buy new devices.
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I am currently with an Asus router and don't seem to have issues. I've got with a Linksys router issues, but have no idea what to do. Didn't have issues with Trendnet router as well
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No. DD-WRT is open-source firmware, and the only routers I know of that come with it pre-installed are a handful of Buffalo Tech routers. According to the DD-WRT web site, the WNDR4000 is compatible with it, though, so you can flash it yourself.