Can you confirm this specific device is pre-loaded with Buffalo DD-WRT?
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Pre-loaded, no. But it is out there. And it seems to work far better this way.
1879269
WZR-600DHP2D has it pre-flashed, but it is significantly more expensive. If you can flash it yourself you'll save about $35 per router.
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It DEFINITELY does NOT have DD-WRT firmware loaded on it. However, it's a relatively easy install should you choose to do it yourself. I highly recommend the DD-WRT firmware for this router.
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I do not believe it does. I've seen some refurbished units on E-bay but not new.
1703214
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-database Also, 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. :)
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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.
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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.
912225
Some says tomato. Others say Ddwrt. I use the latter and it works fine. It an easier install and configure too. It your choice really. Read around and make a guided decision. Best wishes.
1897900
You have to check if your connections match the antennae connections. I am not familar with your router. One time I fitted a Linksys router with these antennae, flashed the router with DD-WRT, then plugged the Linksys router into the Quest Router (a crappy OEM router, maybe similar to your Verizon router) and used the new router as the main wireless router since it had the upgraded antennae. So there is the long way to get these antennae "attached" to a crappy OEM router that doesn't actually accept the antennae.
667487
Thanks for the information. Unfortunately I have already returned the DIR 655. Secure Spot....Hmmmm. Not quite sure what that is. Unfortunate that when I contacted D-Link about the problem that they did not mention this. Seems odd that the router would work with all of the computers on the wireless network, but would not work with the BD 390. Oh well, guess I will purchase another router and try again.Thanks again
1227252
I ordered the RT-N66W (same router in white) about a month ago and it came with the most up-to-date firmware already installed.
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Community is working on OpenWRT for Linksys WRT1900AC @ https://github.com/Chadster766/McWRTIn fact, you can run OpenWRT right now. :) See link above. :DAlso, packages are @ http://www.protechs-online.com/downloads/McWRT/packages/
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I placed my order on January 10th 2010 and I got v2. Unfortunately, I cant install DD-WRT, but I put the latest Linksys firmware on it, and it has been working fine doing just your standard web browsing. No problems yet...
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The stock firmware did have a bridge mode, and if you google "bridge mode on asus rt-n16" the first link shows you how to set it up. However I would firmly recomend DD-WRT if you feel up to the task of installing it.
1617151
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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Yes, it is, using the iwlwifi driver. Although, you may or may not have the problem described here, fixed by the listed patch which may or may not be integrated into the main line kernel by now: https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=134871
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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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I consider Buffalo with DD-wrt loaded to be one of the most solid routers around in this price range. I have a few customers that have had it online without power cycle for nearly a year.
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The company i work for has a ddwrt based router that supports 40+ devices. And, I wouldn't consider it as nice as this device.Also, this device has the ability to become a public hotspot, with pay-per-use and everything. So I'm guessing it can handle quite a lot.
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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..