Any DD WRT Gurus Here?

Elspode · 07-03-2008, 09:26 PM

My old Linksys wireless router went all flaky on me, so we bought a new WRT 54GS v7.2 tonight. From what I'm reading, it appears that it can be flashed with a new "mini" version of DD-WRT. Has anyone here done this to this particular router? Any pointers or tips? I'd like to dial up the output on this beast.

mbpark · 07-04-2008, 02:52 PM

If you're going to do that, at least make sure you put heatsinks on the chips inside

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I ran it for a little bit. Quite useful, but watch the heat when amping up your power.

Mitch

Troubleshooter · 07-04-2008, 04:05 PM

I used DD-WRT on my WRT64G V3.0. I had to install the mini before I could install the full set, but both worked better than the original.

I had to do it in the first place because my router quite seeing the internet gateway after a brownout. Linksys said it was a known issue that was unfixable.

I put the DD-WRT on there and it started working again and had increased functionality.

Radar · 07-06-2008, 09:17 PM

Funny you should ask. I just bought a new wireless N router (Linksys WRT350N. I picked it because it has an 8MB of flash memory so it can take the largest flash of DD-WRT.

Mine required me to install the mini flash first, and then the mega flash. You are lucky someone installed it for you because it turns a $100 router into a $600-$700 router.

mbpark is correct when he says you should watch out for overheating. I increased the power to my antennas but I made sure not to overdo it. The range on this thing is ridiculous. I can do QoS, I can setup layer 3 VLANs, I have a huge number of features that aren't normally available on this router.

You can check which version you need based on your hardware model and version number.

http://dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Supported_Devices

07-03-2008, 09:26 PM	#1
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Any DD WRT Gurus Here? My old Linksys wireless router went all flaky on me, so we bought a new WRT 54GS v7.2 tonight. From what I'm reading, it appears that it can be flashed with a new "mini" version of DD-WRT. Has anyone here done this to this particular router? Any pointers or tips? I'd like to dial up the output on this beast. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

07-04-2008, 02:52 PM	#2
mbpark Lecturer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 761	Watch it with dialing up the output If you're going to do that, at least make sure you put heatsinks on the chips inside . I ran it for a little bit. Quite useful, but watch the heat when amping up your power. Mitch

07-04-2008, 04:05 PM	#3
Troubleshooter The urban Jane Goodall Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 3,012	I used DD-WRT on my WRT64G V3.0. I had to install the mini before I could install the full set, but both worked better than the original. I had to do it in the first place because my router quite seeing the internet gateway after a brownout. Linksys said it was a known issue that was unfixable. I put the DD-WRT on there and it started working again and had increased functionality. __________________ I have gained this from philosophy: that I do without being commanded what others do only from fear of the law. - Aristotle

07-06-2008, 09:17 PM	#4
Radar Constitutional Scholar Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 4,006	Funny you should ask. I just bought a new wireless N router (Linksys WRT350N. I picked it because it has an 8MB of flash memory so it can take the largest flash of DD-WRT. Mine required me to install the mini flash first, and then the mega flash. You are lucky someone installed it for you because it turns a $100 router into a $600-$700 router. mbpark is correct when he says you should watch out for overheating. I increased the power to my antennas but I made sure not to overdo it. The range on this thing is ridiculous. I can do QoS, I can setup layer 3 VLANs, I have a huge number of features that aren't normally available on this router. You can check which version you need based on your hardware model and version number. http://dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Supported_Devices __________________ "I'm completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death." - George Carlin

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