A couple quick questions about the WRT54G2: Is that true?
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The bad news is that there is a problem with DHCP on this router, requiring frequent power cycling. The good news is that the opensource dd-wrt firmware completely solves this problem, and adds a bunch of new features to the router. You won't need to, but with the dd-wrt firmware installed you could configure the router to auto-reboot. For more info, see my review:
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I have the same question will this work? Cisco-Linksys WRT54G2 Wireless-G Broadband Router forum I have sent an email to my expert (my son) let's see what he says
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DD-WRT.com shows support for it. I'm gonna install it when I get my router in.
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Yes, all WRT54GL routers operates on 2.4GHz only. As for the version number, it can either be version 1.0 or 1.1 depending on which is available in Amazon.
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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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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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Sorry, I don't know. I am using Netgear router, and it works for about half an hour. Then it disconnects until I reboot the it.
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The manual that came with my device didn't seem to provide enough details about the states of the Link light. I think the color coding was correctly described above - mine lit up blue when connected to gigabit ethernet (a Macbook), and amber when connected to 10/100 (a WRT54G). Mine also seems to flash constantly, whether or not there's really any data going out, so I'm not sure what that's about.
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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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The hardware is more than capable. However the GUI front end was quite different than off the shelf routers. Many advanced functions were as of a couple of months ago only available from the command line. I've got one running at home for basic NAT, and saturate my a 25 Mb/s cable connection with torrents and it has no issue with that. However a high end Buffalo with DD-WRT , even if you turn off the radios would be my first choice. Unless you are going to use the POE for ubiquity WiFi.
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Hi.The AM10 Valet Connector would be perfect if you have an existing network setup with the WRT54G. The good thing about this adapter is that it's plug-n-play - no installation needed (for Windows 7, Vista SP1 and XP SP3). Aside from Wireless-B/G compatibility with the WRT54G, it is also compatible with the faster Wireless-N standard in case you'll be upgrading your router or if you'll be connecting to WiFi hotspots with the Wireless-N signal. Should you need further information about the AM10 adapter, you may follow this link, http://homesupport.cisco.com/en-us/wireless/valet/AM10Thanks.Cisco-Linksys Supporthttp://homesupport.cisco.com Hi.The AM10 Valet Connector would be perfect if you have an existing network setup with the WRT54G. The good thing about this adapter is that it's plug-n-play - no installation needed (for Windows 7, Vista SP1 and XP SP3). Aside from Wireless-B/G compatibility with the WRT54G, it is also compatible with the faster Wireless-N standard in case you'll be upgrading your router or if you'll be connecting to WiFi hotspots with the Wireless-N signal. Should you need further information about the AM10 adapter, you may follow this link,... » Read More Hi.The AM10 Valet Connector would be perfect if you have an existing network setup with the WRT54G. The good thing about this adapter is that it's plug-n-play - no installation needed (for Windows 7, Vista SP1 and XP SP3). Aside from Wireless-B/G compatibility with the WRT54G, it is also compatible with the faster Wireless-N standard in case you'll be upgrading your router or if you'll be connecting to WiFi hotspots with the Wireless-N signal. Should you need further information about the AM10 adapter, you may follow this link, http://homesupport.cisco.com/en-us/wireless/valet/AM10Thanks.Cisco-Linksys Supporthttp://homesupport.cisco.com « Show Less
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B Clark.. Just curious.. What brand router do you have? Mine is a Linksys wrt45g, and I am using a wired connection to my player..
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Devices like this usually don't work with just any old wireless adapter. Anatoly's suggestion of using a WiFi router as a bridge is a good one, and I use two routers set up like this in my house to get wired devices onto my wireless network. One has been flashed with DD-WRT firmware and set up in Client Bridge mode. For those more faint of heart, I also have a Asus RT-N10+ set up in repeater mode, and that works well too, with the bonus that it extends my wireless network coverage. You can get the Asus router for less than $40, which is cheaper than most of the specialized wireless dongles. Devices like this usually don't work with just any old wireless adapter. Anatoly's suggestion of using a WiFi router as a bridge is a good one, and I use two routers set up like this in my house to get wired devices onto my wireless network. One has been flashed with DD-WRT firmware and set up in Client Bridge mode. For those more faint of heart, I also have a Asus RT-N10+ set up in repeater mode, and that works well too, with the bonus that it extends my wireless network coverage. You can get the Asus router for less than $40, which is cheaper than most of the specialized wireless dongles.
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YES - I just installed a used WRE54G with 1.0 firmware (no ethernet port) and it had to be configured FIRST with WEP but then allowed WPA (Not WPA2)
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The best info I can find shows that the 2nd gen had 10m WAN ports. If that's true then "yes!" It might be worth checking your config utility to see if there's a port speed setting (or any reference to speed). I had these symptoms with an old Linksys and was blown away when the WAN port bottleneck was lifted (when i bought a new router with a 100M WAN port). I still never got more than about 15Mbps WiFi (even though wired was faster) but it was noticeably better. YMMV.
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I just received mine this morning and I got a V3. I was worried that I would end up getting a V2 since DD-WRT can't work with it but I am going to install it tommorrow and give you the results :-D
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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.