What is "DD-WRT" and why are people putting on this router?
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
871432
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/
871433
You may not be able to put dd-wrt on the ones shipping from Amazon. Mine was a v9.0. The dd-wrt database supports upgrades up to v8.0. Some have upgraded successfully but complained about the lack of stability.
871434
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/
871435
An open source alternative firmware. Generally more stable and offers more features then the stock firmware.
871436
I received a model v9.3 which DD-WRT does not support. OpenWRT will support it, but it requires more command level changes to get it up and running.
871437
DD-WRT is custom firmware that unlocks the powerful capabilities of this router hardware. Unfortunately, DD-WRT does NOT support wireless bridging on the latest v9 hardware.
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.
2227419
Perfectly, getting ddwrt on it is a little tricky, but I have done it on two of these and they are both running for several months with no issues.
1258537
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.
81186
Yes, provided you have flashed the TP-WDR4300 firmware from it's stock version (1.7 is the most current) to the appropriate corresponding DD-WRT bin file (firmware). Make certain to refer the DD-WRT build and it matches exactly to the boiler plate version label on the router. This router does support DNSmsq, with that you will need to write a script "hosts" file. No need to to go back to each individual computer. This should block unwanted ads from any specific site. Reseacrh DD-WRT, OPENwrt, Tomato and etc...Good Luck.
21030
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
1347710
This is a modem and wireless router built in. This would be redundant. what is the point?
1258533
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.
1956506
Simply use the web interface to configure. Better yet, this router can be upgraded (via the web interface!!) to dd-wrt firmware which I highly recommend. Before, I had numerous issues causing me to have to reboot the router. Now it runs for months at a time with no attention required. See this link: http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/D-Link_DIR-632
10405
Well then why get this router? Why not just have two separate wans to begin with right?
1730877
Due to the small memory size, DD-WRT will only allow the "mini" version of their firmware on it. I'd go with the RT-N16 if you want OpenVPN. I set it up on that once, it wasn't the easiest thing in the world but there was help from the DD-WRT forums. Still wasn't quite enough NVRAM, though, but I augmented with a USB thumb drive in the back of the router. Hope this helps!
1668727
Not sure what you mean. It is a VOIP telephone service connected your router. It doesn't handle computers.
588032
There is discussion at: http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=170851&view=next&sid=970164f48f9bce92f137fccdfb92dcf7 https://wikidevi.com/wiki/Netgear_JNR3210 The answer would seem to be "NO".
1437453
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
1645850
No it is only a bridge. It is NOT a router. Also it is not on the DD-WRT list.
464501
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.
579881
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.