DD-WRT Router

[Zephik]

I don't have much time here, but can someone find me a router that DD-WRT supports? Under $50 if you please. My old one died about a week ago or so. I was hoping for a more up to date one if possible. The more antennas the better. :p Thanks!!

[x88x]

The more antennas the better.

What exactly do you mean here? Are you looking for a specific functionality or feature or just lots of bits of plastic sticking off the back?

It looks like this one should work. It's the cheapest wireless router on Newegg that I would buy (ie, not Zonet, TP-link (?wtf or they?), or Trendnet), and according to the DD-WRT database some version of it at least is compatible. You might want to check that in more detail before buying it though. I know my router I ended up having to take back and swap for an older model because the new version isn't supported.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833320033

[OvRiDe]

Looks like the Buffalo WHR-HP-GN is a pretty solid choice for DD-WRT. Just over 40 bucks with free shipping.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833162034&cm_re=buffalo_wireless_router-_-33-162-034-_-Product

From the website it may already be loaded with DD-WRT!


Wed, 03/10/2010 - 14:05 — admin

BUFFALO has decided to use DD-WRT as the factory default for its HighPower Routers WZR-HP-G300NH, WHR-HP-G300N and WHR-HP-GN distributed in the US and the EU and should be available in june 2010. The firmware is a full featured DD-WRT with a BUFFALO branded interface and contains some BUFFALO specific features.

Right now the normal DD-WRT firmware binaries for the devices are available through the router database. In contrast to other BUFFALO firmwares these binaries can be flashed via webflash making the process much easier.


http://www.dd-wrt.com/site/content/buffalo-highpower-routers-with-dd-wrt-factory-firmware

[BuzzKillington]

What's wrong with Trendnet?

[OvRiDe]

What's wrong with Trendnet?

Probably nothing, but according to the DD-WRT website, only 2 of them support DD-WRT and one of them appears to be discontinued. Also if you look at the comments the one that newegg is shipping, doesn't seem to actually support DD-WRT. Honestly, I have never had good luck with Trendnet. We have used some of their products at the office, and every one of them has some sort of issue. Such as their KVM's .. just all of a sudden, one of the ports just quit working. Same problem on 2 different KVM's. USB hubs just die for no apparent reason. Others may have better experiences, so I guess it just depends on the individual device.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833156242&Tpk=trendnet%20tew-652BRP

[diluzio91]

so, im gonna sound like a noob, but whats so special about dd-wrt?

[Zephik]

nothing with multiple antennas?

routers with multiple antennas seem to handle traffic better (mimo?) and you can configure the settings to dedicate tx and rx, which is handy in certain situations, such as when dealing with different types of 3rd party antennas.

The Buffalo seems pretty nice though. One reviewer said they would start shipping a upgraded firmware model in june, itd be nice if that were true.

dd-wrt basically turns a limited functionality device into a rainbow eating unicorn power house.

[BuzzKillington]

so, im gonna sound like a noob, but whats so special about dd-wrt?

I was thinking the same thing. I looked it up and it still seems like something that I wouldn't know how to benefit from. Maybe someone could give me some examples of ways?

[Zephik]

over-clocking, adjustable transmitting power, easily changeable wireless modes (AP, Repeater, etc), hot-spot options (get paid to be open), and just all around highly configurable. Its kinda like jail-breaking for routers I guess. it opens up numerous configuring options for any supported router. it turned my old $50 wrt54g into something that would otherwise cost me hundreds.

[Zephik]

I can't really browse the web atm, btw. otherwise id look this stuff up myself. so pretty much whatever you guys recommend is what ill be getting. lol

[Zephik]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002WBV2T8/ref=mp_s_a_45?qid=1278978069&sr=8-45

can anyone look up whether that one is compatible or not? it seems pretty good for the price from what I can tell. I doubt it is, but can someone also find out if its true N or not?

thanks!

[x88x]

Yup. It's supported. Nice Atheros chipset in there too. :D It looks like it's got a special extra step though; make sure you check that when you have real internet before you flash it. Also, yes, it is 802.11b/g/n compatible.

[Zephik]

I wonder if it will already have it installed and ready to go since its after june now?

[OvRiDe]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002WBV2T8/ref=mp_s_a_45?qid=1278978069&sr=8-45

can anyone look up whether that one is compatible or not? it seems pretty good for the price from what I can tell. I doubt it is, but can someone also find out if its true N or not?

thanks!

I do believe that it was mentioned in my previous post that it is compatible.


Wed, 03/10/2010 - 14:05 — admin

BUFFALO has decided to use DD-WRT as the factory default for its HighPower Routers WZR-HP-G300NH, WHR-HP-G300N and WHR-HP-GN distributed in the US and the EU and should be available in june 2010. The firmware is a full featured DD-WRT with a BUFFALO branded interface and contains some BUFFALO specific features.

The WHR-HP-G300N was the first router I was going to suggest, but it wasn't under the $50 limit as suggested. ;)

The specs don't list it as draft N, but that really doesn't mean anything. According to several reviews the G300N, currently doesn't support the full 300Mb/s Wireless N using DD-WRT. Several say they reach the 130 mark consistently, and it is hopeful that DD-WRT will support it in the next release.

[artoodeeto]

I was thinking the same thing. I looked it up and it still seems like something that I wouldn't know how to benefit from. Maybe someone could give me some examples of ways?

well, in my experience with my WRT54G, running the linksys firmware it occasionally freezes and needs to be unplugged and plugged back in. Using the DD-WRT firmware, it pretty much never has any issues. At all. In fact, I don't remember the last time I unplugged it. Probably it was when I installed the new firmware :P

[Snowman]

I personaly run a wrt54g with tomato just because i had better functionality over dd-wrt

[Drum Thumper]

I personaly run a wrt54g with tomato just because i had better functionality over dd-wrt

+1 to this. Although, my poor old Linksys is starting to have random rebooting issues.