Dd wrt alternative

People. The fix for the ubuntu bug i have is to boot the OS and do some file config changes which is impossible being a fresh install and not even booted up. Many geeks and techies will say use dd-wrt or use linux's own mdadm to make your RAID but they're just regurgitating what is being spread around rather than really knowing whats inside or the actual things that go on.Dont use dd-wrt, use RMerlin's firmware, its really good and there are a lot of articles and tutorials that arent well known about how good it really is. Even i myself who use mikrotik am saying that his firmware is getting close to their capabilities. If you find his firmware not having the features you want than look at tomato or openwrt, they are more stable than dd-wrt and openwrt has many more features than dd-wrt and has always had a nice software library. #4 I see many always asking or talking about DD-wrt, the truth is dd-wrt is a very poor choice to install on routers. Their firmware is questionable.[snip]Ive seen dd-wrt though never use it.[snip] Umm, okay, so you think DD-WRT sucks, but you've never used it?BTW, the word on C1 is that DD-WRT won't currently work on it. #5 Umm, okay, so you think DD-WRT sucks, but you've never used it?BTW, the word on C1 is that DD-WRT won't currently work on it. DD-WRT doesn't support high end routers higher then a 66u, they are all in beta and never get updated.I have tried DD-WRT and all I can say is that it works well on old linksys wrt54g routers which are now useless because they where only good up to 10 mb/s.I too would agree that with Merlin you get the best of both worlds, original features with great improvements.From what I have seen there are really not that many features that you have from tomato or DD-wrt that you don't have with Merlin. Also with these newer routers, DD-WRT don't use up to date drivers for Wi Fi and many other features. If you really look at it, even ASUS themselves are having a hard time getting their act together with their firmware, how on earth would you expect some 3rd party firmware like DD-WRT to keep up with these new routers.DD-WRT is old news and pretty out of date, So why buy a 88U and handicap it with DD-WRT?I would never do that. You will loose most of the features you paid so much money for to have in the first place. Last edited: Jun 13, 2016 #6 Umm, okay, so you think DD-WRT sucks, but you've never used it?BTW, the word on C1 is that DD-WRT won't currently work on it. I've never used it on my own gear, doesnt mean i havent touched it on other peoples gear. I've tried to use dd-wrt before, it ended up in a failure. Its not the best thing out there, its just the alternative with

#1 Recently bought an Asus AC68U.The hardware rev. is C1 so its 1GHz CPU. Came with the firmware ver. 3.0.0.4.380.2717,while setting up got a popup to install latest firmware i.e 3.0.0.4.380.3264,went ahead with the update.Tried to install Merlin-wrt but failed so I downgraded to 3.0.0.4.380.2717 then it installed fine. But then thought of trying DD-WRT,downloaded the latest beta but sadly I couldn't install it with a popup saying firmware upgrade unsuccessful. Tried installing through both CFE-web server and Asus Firmware restoration utility but that gave me bootloop. Although Merlin-WRT 380.59 works,but I really want DDWRT.Bought this router specially for this reason. So,any way to install DD-WRT on my shiny new router.I really want it #2 You'll have to ask the DD-WRT developers if their firmware is compatible with the RT-AC68U HW revision C1, which uses a different CPU from previous revisions. #3 I see many always asking or talking about DD-wrt, the truth is dd-wrt is a very poor choice to install on routers. Their firmware is questionable. Openwrt and tomato is much better. If i were to choose between dd-wrt and RMerlin's firmware i'd choose RMerlin's firmware. Even though his firmware keeps stock features it adds a lot of interesting things you dont find in the stock firmware as the stock firmware doesnt want you to shoot yourself in the foot.Ive seen dd-wrt though never use it. You're more likely going to brick your router with dd-wrt than with RMerlin's firmware, openwrt and tomato. At least with openwrt they have details on steps, models, revisions, issues.The problem with dd-wrt, and tomato is that hardware revisions dont usually get supported. Openwrt will include hardware revisions clearly in their wiki and many of the budget brands like tp-link and d-link have many.If online articles and magazines would stop talking about or praising dd-wrt and actually look around. I also see the same about ubiquiti and i can tell you from my experience that their routers are terrible when it comes to changing environments. Their video ad also advertises against cisco but they are far from a cisco competitor, hence the term "cisco alternative". Ubiquiti works great when you use the linux part of the OS but when it comes to actually being a router it does poorly.I would place dd-wrt in the same catogary as ubuntu, too much publicity, doesnt do the job well. I have much better luck with openSUSE than i have with trying to use ubuntu cloud or server or any of their version 14, the bug that i keep getting prevents me from a successful install, its a well known bug (the mdadm boot loop after fresh install), its really bad for servers that use RAID that dont use mdadm to create it, its been known for well over a year but has not had any attempt to fix it. Its one of the reasons why ubuntu's popularity is slowly declining, the server market is bigger than the consumer market as its a count of machines, not

Of all the great DIY projects at this year's Maker Faire, the one project that really caught my eye involved converting a regular old $60 router into a powerful, highly configurable $600 router. The router has an interesting history, but all you really need to know is that the special sauce lies in embedding Linux in your router. I found this project especially attractive because: 1) It's easy, and 2) it's totally free. So when I got the chance, I dove into converting my own router. After a relatively simple firmware upgrade, you can boost your wireless signal, prioritize what programs get your precious bandwidth, and do lots of other simple or potentially much more complicated things to improve your computing experience. Today I'm going to walk you through upgrading your router's firmware to the powerful open source DD-WRT firmware.Photo by puruan.Update: This is a rather old post at this point, and much has changed in the world of DD-WRT. For one, DD-WRT now supports considerably more devices, and it's much easier than it used to be. Check out our updated guide to supercharging your router with DD-WRT to see how it works. And, for an alternative to to DD-WRT with a simplified interface and fancy charts and graphs, check out our other guide to turning your $60 router into a user-friendly super router with Tomato.What you'll need:One of the supported routers. I used a Linksys WRT54GL Wireless router that I picked up from Newegg, and the instructions that follow detail the upgrade process specifically for that router and its close siblings. If you're upgrading one of the other supported routers, you might want to look into instructions specific to your router. These instructions may generally work for other supported routers, but I'm not making any promises.The generic DD-WRT v23

Diverse range of optionsAllows you to fully utilize the router’s capabilities by removing all power constraints.Features a Wake-on-LAN that allows you to wake up remote devices that are sleeping.The source code of the official version is stable and up to date.Con:There are only a few advanced features.Some routers can find it difficult to find new versions ofInstalling DD-WRT, like any other third-party firmware, will void your router’s warranty.Flashing it may brick your router or render it inoperable.DD-WRT may not be supported by newer routers.OpenWrtPros:Established Open-source and freeSeveral advanced featuresProvides advanced router customization.Consistently receives updatesQoS support for OpenVPN is built-in.The ability to delve into lower levelsOne of the most stable open-source firmware that allows you to easily create WLAN guest profilesExtremely safeCon:Not as simple to useMore time to set up and runningThe relatively small number of routers supportedInstalling OpenWrt, like any other third-party firmware, may void the warranty on your router.Improper OpenWrt flashing may brick your router or leave it useless.OpenWrt vs DD-WRT: Final ThoughtsNow you have a better knowledge of the fundamental differences between DD-WRT and OpenWrt. You should be able to choose which of the two firmware is the best match for you.To summarize, DD-WRT is an excellent alternative for newcomers. It’s quite simple to use and set up. Not to mention that you’ll be able to set up a VPN in minutes.For most folks who aren’t purchasing a router intending to install custom firmware, DD-WRT is the way to go. DD- WRT’s target audience is more “power users,” in our opinion.OpenWrt, on the other hand, is a more developed router firmware with greater capabilities, stronger support, and a higher level of customization.If you have highly specific demands and a supported router, OpenWrt is a better overall choice. We would classify OpenWrt’s target audience as “Linux enthusiasts.”Whichever one you

The most press just like ubuntu. These things initially become popular before people start realising the problems and start leaving it.My main router is mikrotik which is very configurable and i learnt quite a lot about networking from it. So when i say RMerlin's firmware is getting close to their functionality it means that RMerlin's firmware is getting to the point where we can classify it as being configurable. The press always says that using dd-wrt lets you turn your router into a $500 or more router, this is untrue. It only gives you more control over the usual networking features rather than being truely configurable. Both RMerlin's firmware and openWRT have the ability to install software though with RMerlin's firmware it isnt that easy. If dd-wrt was truely configurable like those expensive routers than why cant we choose what QoS algorithm we want? Can we set the buffer sizes on the queues? Can we chain multiple Queues together by combining different algorithms to achieve the desired effect?So while dd-wrt has a lot of press and capabilities it is not as configurable as RMerlin's firmware or openWRT. You can talk about GUI but RMerlin's firmware keeps ASUS stock GUI. If you want to try 3rd party firmware i strongly suggest using RMerlin's firmware first when it comes to ASUS routers because it is least likely to brick your router, if you need more functionality that his firmware wont give try openWRT.I could go on about firmwares but what i am trying to say is dont get suckered in by the press. Ubiquiti and mikrotik has routers below $100 that have similar functionality to enterprise routers. To say your firmware is a cisco alternative or has enterprise features means that it must have features they have such as BGP, cisco routing protocols, advanced routing and so on. You will not find BGP or any of the newer routing protocols in dd-wrt because homes do not use them, they are used on the internet between exchanges, big companies and buildings and so on that require a network over the internet that can handle some important requirements (such as redundancy, changing of routes, security, speed). #7 OpenWRT is nice, but good luck finding a modern router that's compatible with it. Their open-source policy limits you as to which router can run it.DD-WRT is a nice alternative. The way I see it, DD-WRT is a developer's project, which would require specific individuals (kinda like Kong does for some models) to take a code snapshot, and finetune that snapshot for a specific model. That's where DD-WRT runs into problems, and finding a specific release that works well for a specific model is problematic. Its current flaws IMHO:- No development/release schedule- No dedicated hardware developers (it's almost entirely done by Brainslayer, who probably doesn't have the time to dogfood all these models himself. I'm a strong believer in dog fooding, hence my own policy as to what router I will accept to support)- Poor documentation (forums

View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message valnarDD-WRT NoviceJoined: 23 Oct 2008Posts: 30 Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 17:34 Post subject: Next gen alternative to the great WRT54G(L) ? After a lot of testing and research years ago, I decided on the Linksys WRT54G router for my remote users. It was the most reliable router at the time and we have few problems with them. We switched to the WRT54GL when Linksys neutered their WRT54G, but we do have WRT54G's as old as v2 out there - about 300+ total routers. We use both the stock Linksys firmware and DD-WRT for users with more needs.It's time to revisit our standard and I am interested in looking at something with a faster processor and 802.11n support. Because of the amount we buy, I would prefer to stick with a commonly available brand, like Linksys, Netgear, Belkin or Buffalo Tech.My requirements:1) Inexpensive, similar in price to the WRT54GL (under $90)2) Very reliable with the stock manufacturer firmware3) Capable of supporting DD-WRT4) Faster processor than the current WRT54GL for higher broadband speeds5) 802.11n draft supportSo, which firewalls should I consider? What is the best pick these days? Back to top Sponsor dellsweigDD-WRT GuruJoined: 07 Jun 2006Posts: 1476Location: New York, USA Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 18:37 Post subject: Re: Next gen alternative to the great WRT54G(L) ? valnar wrote: After a lot of testing and research years ago, I decided on the Linksys WRT54G router for my remote users. It was the most reliable router at the time and we have few problems with them. We switched to the WRT54GL when Linksys neutered their WRT54G, but we do have WRT54G's as old as v2 out there - about 300+ total routers. We use both the stock Linksys firmware and DD-WRT for