Optimal DD-WRT settings?
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Under the Wireless/Security tab there are different types available: TKIP, AES, or TKIP + AES. Huh? Well, I did some research and found out that AES is best, with almost no "overhead" (faster signal) -- BUT only works with "N". If you have older B and G devices, they need TKIP. So... use TKIP + AES for the best of both worlds. However, if you only have N devices and are sure you will NEVER have a B or G device connect (friends? relatives?), then just choose AES. I originally had TKIP only, but that's because I didn't know any better. Now I have TKIP + AES, since I have two N Androids but my wife sometimes brings home her older work laptop.
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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.
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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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Yes. This is supported by dd-wrt. You can type in "asus" here and see that this model is fully supported. http://www.dd-wrt.com/site/support/router-databaseAlso, security is the best reason to use dd-wrt on any router you can. If you've listened to the tech news lately you know that home routers firmware tend to be full of bugs that aren't always fixed and home routers are becoming a major attack vector. It isn't worth it for most manufacturers to continue to update their older routers firmware b/c they want you to purchase new one. So yes, it is supported and, yes it is important. :) Yes. This is supported by dd-wrt. You can type in "asus" here and see that this model is fully supported. http://www.dd-wrt.com/site/support/router-databaseAlso, security is the best reason to use dd-wrt on any router you can. If you've listened to the tech news lately you know that home routers firmware tend to be full of bugs that aren't always fixed and home routers are becoming a major attack vector. It isn't worth it for most manufacturers to continue to update their older routers firmware b/c they want you to purchase new one. So yes, it is supported and, yes it... » Read More Yes. This is supported by dd-wrt. You can type in "asus" here and see that this model is fully supported. http://www.dd-wrt.com/site/support/router-databaseAlso, security is the best reason to use dd-wrt on any router you can. If you've listened to the tech news lately you know that home routers firmware tend to be full of bugs that aren't always fixed and home routers are becoming a major attack vector. It isn't worth it for most manufacturers to continue to update their older routers firmware b/c they want you to purchase new one. So yes, it is supported and, yes it is important. :) « Show Less
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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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You can set each interface (Jack) to have different tributes. You can configure two or more of the RJ45 interfaces to be WANs. You can set them up in a failover configuration or a load balancing configuration. Documentation is sparse. Doing this is possible but will require a lot of Googling to set it up
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Yes, you can set any IP range with any mask you might like, you can also load dd-wrt firmware on this router since it has a Broadcom BCM4708 chip and Buffalo actually sell some with dd-wrt pre-loaded: http://www.buffalotech.com/resource-center/wireless-technologies/dd-wrt-firmware
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Thanks for your reply. I did buy a new wireless router, but I don't know if it supports dd-wrt firmware. I did get the printer working again after talking to the Brother customer service rep. It was an issue with the IP address. Brother has the best support I have ever used. You speak to an English speaking rep. who actually works through the issues with you. they don't just read the text from a notebook. It is refreshing to known a company still values customer service.
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The RT-AC56U router is supported. Ref; ( www.dd-wrt.com/site/support/router-database ). Also read posts related to this router in the dd-wrt forum.Third party firmware supported: Asuswrt-Merlin, DD-WRT - ref;( wikidevi.com/wiki/ASUS_RT-AC56U )
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Never use HMA, but the Aus RT-N10+ has DD-WRT factory embedded, and according to HMA requirements, DD-WRT capability is the only requirement. It should work. I use it as a Repeater and switch for a wirelsss network to connect to my main wireless Router which is a D-Link. Very happy with this.
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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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With the stock firmware, it is just an extender. However, you can make it into a fully functional router by installing dd-wrt.
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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!
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No, it isn't currently supported. It is listed as "Work In Progress" so there is chance that it will work in the future but I wouldn't hold my breath. You can use the following links to check other routers that are supported http://www.dd-wrt.com/site/support/router-database & http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Supported_Devices
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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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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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Buy a DD-WRT compatible router and flash it with DD-WRT (www.dd-wrt.com). Then connect your DD-WRT router wirelessly to your existing router by configuring it as a client-bridge. This solution will cost about $30-50 and you can connect multiple devices to it. This is the best way that I've found.