Is this the hackable version? I know some routers can be "hacked" to become routers, is this the correct version?Or is it only the "GL?"
343749
If I could redo my purchase, I would certainly get the GL instead of this one, although I still think this is a good deal -- just not as good as the GL.
343750
Nope. This is the castrated version that is not hackable. Do yourself a favor and get the WRT54GL. The extra money pays for the extra cost needed for quality, even if you use the stock firmware (which I am using).
2007864
I have received the router and it is the v3 so I'd say they have exhausted all of the v2 stock that they had. Thanks for the input though. My problem now is that with two repeaters, my web speeds have really dropped. I am already preparing to return my router and buy a 24 port switch and start hard wiring the house. Another fun project...
2031912
This router can be flashed to many firmwares to meet your needs, if that is something that you are comfortable with. I do not know if the OEM firmware can do this as I only use Toastman/Shibby Tomato firmware.
939166
The updated are only for V2 of this piece of garbage. NO information from Cisco about all of the earlier models, which they appear to have dropped support for soon after selling them. The last firmware for the earlier versions is from 2009, and there is nothing on there site about any trouble with them... search the model, and you find the vast majority of users looking for some firmware fix. None available from Cisco, and none of the open source alternatives support this model. There are a few comments about going back to OLDER firmware, but Cisco does not have it available, and after much searching I have found only broken links. This thing has sucked up way too much time ion troubleshooting for what it cost.
303192
It's a great router! If you have a late model Apple product or other high performance equipment that has the 802.11AC WiFi installed, then you want to get this modem/router, it's a noticeable difference from the 802.11N.
81184
FYI to current customers: The current version is V3, and is not supported so far by openWRT/Gargoyle, and probably not DD-WRT.
912869
Yes, I upgraded the R7000 to this router(R8000). Great router. Better gaming performance for me.
1224848
I am sorry but I do not know. I am starting to hate this router. It is causing my computer nothing but problems. My friend says it will work. He checked it out. I don't like this router and I am going back to Lynksys.
1489191
I believe I still have the original firmware that came with the router which is 1.0.04 build 7 and it can be upgraded from the manufacturer website. However, I have found not need to upgrade
948001
Yes. Just change the password for the router. I have a couple of these. I don't use them. I have never got them to work right. Save your sanity and buy and buy a good one.
1947551
The router is listed in the dd-wrt site, but I haven't tried flashing it. From what I can see, though, there's not much difference between the stock dd-wrt and the buffalo interface besides the branding. It didn't come broke, so as of now I have no need to fix it.
934446
I double checked the router and the manufacturer website specs for this router and it doesn't appear to support the 802.11b protocol, but check your device manufacturer's website you may be able to upgrade the device with a firmware download. the router is worth the hassle for the range and reliability alone. I'm running 2 hardwired and 6 wireless devices with no less than 4 devices online at a given time with no signal or speed degradation
592107
This is an enterprise device. IF you are not sure if it is a modem or not then you would far far better off purchasing a consumer level product. You are not going to understand how to even log in to this device. It is a full power router with expansion slot space. You can install various EHWICs of your choice such as a cable modem module, several hundred dollars, wireless etc.... you would be far far better off purchasing something that is consumer level unless you have formal training in Cisco products and IOS operating system.
720326
I haven't tried it yet. I'm using the August 2013 firmware. I don't have any problems with the router, but my use is pretty simple.
887532
Firmware like this is usually tested well enough to prevent what you are seeing. Go back to the previous version though. I doubt that you could have actually broken the router with the firmware update.
1561703
YES! I've reported this to Netgear support and all they want me to do is keep sending them proof of purchase information and what not, and not addressing the issue! I had a batch of routers come stock with firmware versions 1.2.0.16_40.0.66 & 1.2.0.32_40.0.74 and both give insanely poor wireless speed tests, barely over 1M. After I installed firmware version 1.2.0.28_40.0.72, then wireless speed tests matched wired tests. Hope this was helpful to anyone having the same issues!
871431
It's basically a firmware hack for your router to boost its power. And abilities this router using the free hack will almost tripple the speed with no mother board burnout