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I believe the coupon code only works if you are on the Newegg mailing list. Without the coupon, the price is $34.99 after MIR. As an alternative to DD-WRT, check out the Tomato firmware. It worked better on my WRT54-series router and is easier to use.
robdawg said: magichau said: Anybody knows if the antenna is removeable or have RP-TNC? Thanks
removable rp-sma
Thank you for the quick helpful info!
Gtannenb
Member
posted: Feb. 23, 2010 @ 2:50p
I have a newbie question. I have a hard wired network and looking to add wireless access. Can this be used on the network after my existing router for purposes of wireless internet access only. I prefer it not to have access to other computers on the network and I prefer to keep my router from my internet provider. I don't mind flashing the BIOS with Tomato or DDT-WRT if that will accomplish what I need.
Gtannenb said: I have a newbie question. I have a hard wired network and looking to add wireless access. Can this be used on the network after my existing router for purposes of wireless internet access only. I prefer it not to have access to other computers on the network and I prefer to keep my router from my internet provider. I don't mind flashing the BIOS with Tomato or DDT-WRT if that will accomplish what I need.
Thanks.
I'm 100% sure you can with Tomato/DD-WRT, however I don't know about stock firmware- I flashed mine as soon as I got it (however, the stock firmware didn't look 'that' bad honestly)
Gtannenb said: I have a newbie question. I have a hard wired network and looking to add wireless access. Can this be used on the network after my existing router for purposes of wireless internet access only. I prefer it not to have access to other computers on the network and I prefer to keep my router from my internet provider. I don't mind flashing the BIOS with Tomato or DDT-WRT if that will accomplish what I need.
Thanks.
This can easily be done with almost any router. Now if you want to open ports for devices and programs, it'll get a little complicated. This is where a 3rd party firmware can really come in handy.
It is a modified version of the Tomato firmware. This is by far the most user friendly 3rd party firmware.
This can be very useful. I have a WL-520GU running with DD-WRT. Can I update to this firmware simply by using the current firmware's GUI or any any special steps are required? TIA
It is a modified version of the Tomato firmware. This is by far the most user friendly 3rd party firmware.
This can be very useful. I have a WL-520GU running with DD-WRT. Can I update to this firmware simply by using the current firmware's GUI or any any special steps are required? TIA
No special steps, just make sure you get the http password before upgrading (from command line in dd-wrt: nvram get http_passwd) that will be the new password when you upgrade to tomato.
osv1 said: it's a hub, not a switch, 10/100 & bg only, but it works perfectly with dd-wrt, i really like mine.
but i'm ready for a gigabit switch with n wireless. I'm glad you're getting so technical. Let me correct you. It IS a switch. HUB's are 10mbps. A switch is 10/100 and a gigabit switch is -- do I need to continue?
Regardless, opensource, built in usb, loads of RAM/ROM...great buy. I'm waiting for a gigabit N to be in this price range, otherwise I'm fin with my wrt54g-TM (have one sitting in the closet not being used) and my wrt150n.
Another great open source distribution (some tech skills required): OpenWRT
Edit: Looks like they're reworking the wiki, but here's a link to the older page regarding this router: WL520gu installation help. Some issues with 2.6 drivers so you may want to use the 2.4 drivers.
BPH789 said: This router DOES NOT work with Comcast. And it's HARD to load DD-WRT let alone Tomato. I gave up and returned it.
Sorry to disagree, but I had a completely different experience. I also have Comcast and it's works no problem. If you're still having trouble or have any questions, feel free to PM me.
EDIT: Sorry, I misspoke, The WL-520GC and 520G can flash straight from the GUI, while this router requires the TFTP method:
1. Read the Peacock Announcement, found here: http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=51486 2. Download this program to flash from Windows: http://www.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/downloads/others/tornado/Windows-TFTP/tftp.exe If you need to flash with linux, use this file: ftp://dd-wrt.com/others/tornado/Linux_Linksys_Tftp/linksys-tftp.tar.bz2 3. Download this file for initial flashing: ftp://dd-wrt.com/others/eko/V24_TNG/svn12548/dd-wrt.v24-12548_NEWD_mini_asus.trx Also download this file for LATER flashing: ftp://dd-wrt.com/others/eko/V24_TNG/svn12548/dd-wrt.v24-12548_NEWD_mini_usb.bin 4. Do a proper HARD reset on the router in accordance with note 1 of the peacock. That will be a 30-30-30 reset, followed by a power cycle. Do not confuse the Red 'EZ Setup' button with the RECESSED reset button. 5. Do a second 30-30-30 reset, but do not power cycle it at the end. This puts the router into restoration mode. Plug a cable in the LAN port of the router, and the ethernet port of your computer. Make sure antivirus and wireless are off in the computer, and nothing else is connected to the computer or the router. 6. Set your computer to a static IP address of 192.168.1.7 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. 7. Start the tftp.exe and follow the instructions in note 11 of the peacock announcement. Set the server to 192.168.1.1, leave the password blank, set retries to 20, and choose the dd-wrt.v24-12548_NEWD_mini_asus.trx file you downloaded earlier. Hit upgrade, and the file should upgrade immediately. 8. Wait. Set a timer for FIVE FULL EARTH minutes. If you screw this up you could damage your router. WAIT! 9. The lan port will remain lit after the upgrade, but no other lights will light. There is no sign that your firmware has flashed, so you HAVE TO TIME IT. 10. Once the time is up, power cycle the router. 11. Navigate to 192.168.1.1 and refresh until the router webgui shows up 12. TYPE in a username and password in the opening page. 13. Power cycle the router 14. When you can log back in to the webgui at 192.168.1.1, do ANOTHER hard reset on the router (30-30-30 followed by a power cycle) 15. Login to the router and enter a username and password. The router can be used at this point. 16. Download this file: ftp://dd-wrt.com/others/eko/V24_TNG/svn12548/dd-wrt.v24-12548_NEWD_mini_usb.bin 17. Go to the administration/firmware upgrade tab. 18. Choose "Reset to default configuration", and pick the dd-wrt.v24-12548_NEWD_mini_usb.bin file to upgrade. 19. Hit "Upgrade" and wait five full earth minutes. a. If uploading via the web does not work for you (it did not for me), you can upload your file with tftp again. I uploaded the dd-wrt.v24_voip_generic.bin this was successfully. I did have to increase the timeout for the voip file for it to work. 20. TYPE in a username and password in the opening page. 21. Power cycle the router 22. When you can log back in to the webgui at 192.168.1.1, do ANOTHER hard reset on the router (30-30-30 followed by a power cycle) 23. Login to the router and enter a username and password. 24. Configure your router 25. Set your computer back to auto IP and autoDNS
MrChowmein
Member
posted: Feb. 23, 2010 @ 7:22p
BPH789: I had alot of problems with Verizon and this router. I would get disconnected every 2-3 mins. but after i installed tomato, it was problem free.
tomato is super easy to install. none of the nonsense of dd-wrt:
If the device has OEM firmware version 3.x or later, then you need to revert it to a pre-3.x version, first (download from support.asus.com.tw). Downloading and unpack the "ND" version of Tomato firmware, rename the file to "WL520gu_2.0.0.9_EN.trx". Use the OEM menus to update the firmware with the renamed Tomato file. Bingo, youre running tomato in 5 mins.
BPH789 said: This router DOES NOT work with Comcast. And it's HARD to load DD-WRT let alone Tomato. I gave up and returned it. Did you change the MAC address? Every network device has its own MAC address so if you are changing routers or adding a router you need to copy the MAC address from whatever device you used to have plugged into the cable modem and tell the router to use that MAC address.
sm123
Senior Member
posted: Feb. 23, 2010 @ 7:58p
Has anyone successfully set this up with magicjack and an ATA? Please PM me details. TIA.
CadTeach
Member
posted: Feb. 23, 2010 @ 8:08p
I just bought one about a month ago, and flashed the Tomato USB that was linked to earlier in this thread. It took a day or so to figure out how to set it up, but looking again at it, it really should have taken me about 20 minutes.
It's not hard, and I'm not a techno-geek, other than I do run Linux on my PC's. Once set up, it now runs both my printers as a wireless server.
killme2 said: BPH789 said: This router DOES NOT work with Comcast. And it's HARD to load DD-WRT let alone Tomato. I gave up and returned it. Did you change the MAC address? Every network device has its own MAC address so if you are changing routers or adding a router you need to copy the MAC address from whatever device you used to have plugged into the cable modem and tell the router to use that MAC address.
Yes changed MAC address.
Wasted hours on the Comcast Tech Support chats (2X) and phone calls (2X).
And Asus Tech Support is AWFUL! They picked up the phone only to hang up! This is 6th or 7th wireless router I set-up and by far WORST.
Go read others experience but I just could not load DD-WRT firmware either.
Piece of Junk and listen - don't get it unless you want to get aggravated.
PhDeez said: I'm 100% sure you can with Tomato/DD-WRT, however I don't know about stock firmware- I flashed mine as soon as I got it (however, the stock firmware didn't look 'that' bad honestly)
The stock firmware blows, and I have updated it to the latest. Mine randomly (anywhere from a few hours to a week or two) locks up / stalls. The QOS feature does not work, kills more bandwidth than it gives. I pulled it out of service and put my Linksys BEFSR41 back in place. Really slow as a standalone AP. And yes, it's on a UPS, so it's not power issues causing instability.
Will be putting DD-WRT or Tomato on it to see if the unit can be used again. Otherwise, it's been a disappointing (especially since it's an ASUS) dust collector. YMMV
Keep in mind, this is a B/G unit. No N.
I just set up a Rosewill wireless N router as an AP, and it was simple to config and passes traffic quick. Not sure what the model was (I think it might have been a RNX-EasyN4), but it was physically smaller than the ASUS, and was N-capable. And I think it was $20-30...
Gtannenb said: I have a newbie question. I have a hard wired network and looking to add wireless access. Can this be used on the network after my existing router for purposes of wireless internet access only. I prefer it not to have access to other computers on the network and I prefer to keep my router from my internet provider. I don't mind flashing the BIOS with Tomato or DDT-WRT if that will accomplish what I need.
The cleanest way would require that your ISP gives you more than one IP when you plug into the Cable/DSL line. A quick call will confirm that.
What you will need is a small switch (even a hub will do in a pinch) with at least 3 ports.
1) Plug the switch into the Cable/DSL equipment where your router is now. Run a patch cable from port 1 on this "splitter" switch to your ISP equipment. 2) Plug your current router into the switch you just added. Run a patch cable from port 2 on the switch to the WAN port on your router. 3) Plug in the wireless router into the switch. Run a patch cable from port 3 on the switch to the WAN port on the wireless router.
Now, your desktops get assigned through the router like normal, and the wireless clients get assigned through the wireless router. Each of your routers will get a unique IP on their WAN ports. With this, as you wanted, you cannot pass traffic between wireless and wired clients.
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