Optimal DD-WRT settings? Hey, so...I recently bought this router and I immediately installed dd-wrt (didn't even try the stock firmware). Anyway, I'm liking dd-wrt but I'm not the most knowledgeable when it comes to networks. DD-WRT was easy to install, but it's a little more complicated to set up.My router is an access point and a dhcp server. And my laptop is wireless N capable. Optimal DD-WRT settings? Hey, so...I recently bought this router and I immediately installed dd-wrt (didn't even try the stock firmware). Anyway, I'm liking dd-wrt but I'm not the most... » Read More Optimal DD-WRT settings? Hey, so...I recently bought this router and I immediately installed dd-wrt (didn't even try the stock firmware). Anyway, I'm liking dd-wrt but I'm not the most knowledgeable when it comes to networks. DD-WRT was easy to install, but it's a little more complicated to set up.My router is an access point and a dhcp server. And my laptop is wireless N capable. « Show Less
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one tip: this router does not work well with "mixed" model than contains "N". Either you go "N" only, or not with "N" at all.
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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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less
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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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I did have to configure my router (through my home computer) to make our mobile devices accessible, but it was relatively easy with a twenty minute, scheduled help-desk call (you are given an appointment time to call in and share-connect with your control computer to avoid on-hold times). I also set up a dedicated dtdns address for greater reliability, but that was free. The Baby WiFi tech walked me through all of that during that twenty minute call.
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Check out the online user guide (http://www.tp-link.us/resources/document/TD-8816_V7_User_Guide_19100105.pdf) First go to chapter 2.4 hardware installation, connecting the router, then go to chapter 4.4.2 advanced setup, routing. Its too much to type in here. Follow the directions and you should have your router up and going in a short time.
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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 am not an expert or anything but i'll tell you what I did. I made no adjustments just installed right out of the box and followed the exact instructions. I have 5ghz connections to their connections and the others regular. I have my router upstairs and on a 20mbps plan I get between 24-27 dload with 6-7 upload (speedtest.net) I did notice with either my galaxy s3 or wireless laptop (both 5ghz) I get faster speeds downstairs than in the same room as rhe router. Weird but true. My desktop gets about 26-28 wired. Make sure u don't haveany dead spots in the house that are causing slow speeds. In my house if I go from my family room to my living room like 20 feet away my speeds literally cuts in half. Dload the app for netgear (Wi-Fi analytics) and see which areas of your house give you what speeds. Like I mentioned in my review I had the asus rt-n66u dark knight and saw no improvement over this. Pretty much identical. Good luck and try the app in multiple spots of your residence.
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Check that the WMM is disabled. You can upgrade the firmware with firmware from dd-wrt which should give you better options controls and stability. I upgrade every router with dd-wrt much better.
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WD is a newcomer to the router business. They are known for Hard drives. I bought their new router and paired it with the matching extender. I recently bought a new router. Their devices are not mature items yet and I struggled with them. Look elsewhere.
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As an alternative, buy a cheap wireless router and convert it to a wireless bridge. I bought an Asus for 29.99 (after $10 rebate). Upload DD-WRT 3rd party software to it. The whole process took about 5-10 minutes, depending how familiar you are with the process. I was able to create a client bridge use the wireless connection, and I also have a "remote router" with the bridge with 5 Ethernet connections compared to one from a dedicated wireless Linksys Ethernet bridge. Check out www.dd-wrt.com for compatible wireless routers to convert.
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I recieved mine today and unfortunately I got a v2 so no dd-wrt for me. Luckily I sold it to a friend that doesnt want to use dd-wrt.
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We are running this router on a DSL line. We did this configuration some time ago, but I remember you needed a computer with wired access via an Ethernet port to configure it. I had to borrow someone's laptop to do it as my laptop did not have the necessary port. The instructions were in the manual that did not come with my device, but I was able to find them online. It was a relatively easy setup as I remember.
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My refurb was a revision 1 which was important to me since I needed to install DD-WRT. Make sure everything works properly right away, though, since I ended up with a weird one--it works with the included LAN cable in the WAN port, but not with any other cable I've tried since. Refurbs can be odd birds and hiding places for trouble.
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DD-WRT and OpenWRT are popular customer firmwares available for certain routers. They allow the hardware to be used in ways other than the original factory settings, sometimes resulting in greater stability, or the addition of certain features.http://www.dd-wrt.com/https://openwrt.org/
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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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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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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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Only with a wired connection, which actually makes it an AP rather than a bridge or repeater. It doesn't support that function natively. Also, the third-party firmware dd-wrt that would allow that function does not support this router. There may be another third party firmware that could allow it to work the way you want, but you're looking at some work getting it done. You would need good knowledge of networking most likely. If you require that feature then you would be better off looking into something that already has it built in, or that is supported by dd-wrt firmware.