DD-WRT v23 SP2 released
Earlier today Brain Slayer released DD-WRT version 23 Service Pack 2 with a ton of performance enhancements, added features and bug fixes.
I would say this is the most stable version of DD-WRT that I’ve run on my wireless router to date.
If you’re unfamiliar with DD-WRT, it’s a third party firmware for the Linksys WRT54G/GS/GL and various other 802.11g wireless routers based on a similar Broadcom reference design.
These routers run Linux from the factory, and as such, their source is released under the terms of the GPL.
So what is needed to run DD-WRT? Here’s a list of the basics to get you going:
- A computer (Windows, Linux, Mac).
- A broadband internet connection (DSL, Cable, or similar)
- A Linksys version 1-4 WRT54G/GL/GS router or other supported router.
- The DD-WRT firmware image from The DD-WRT Project.
For users with the WRT54G/GS version 5 or 6, you’ll need to use the micro build of DD-WRT, so if you’re going to be buying a new router be sure to try and find a version 1-4.
I suggest at least a version 2 because Linksys started using a faster processor in the version 2-4′s. The WRT54Gv7 is not supported by DD-WRT.
Where do I get a Linksys router you might be asking yourself? Well a Linksys router can be ordered directly from the internet via NewEgg, Amazon or even eBay.
Before you go flashing your router and turning it into a brick or door stop, be sure to read the included documentation with the DD-WRT distribution files.
If you need any help or advise, just ask me as I’ve flashed 100′s of these routers for myself, family, friends and clients without any issues.
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Comments / What do you think?
February 4th, 2007
I’ve heard lots about DD-WRT but I haven’t found a list of the true improvements it does for a router. I’m more interested in what improvements the DD-WRT software does with the ‘micro’ version (for 2mb flash routers)?
Can you please shed some light on this question for me?
Thank you,
R Nancaarow
February 4th, 2007
Hi Robert, I would suggest checking out the DD-WRT Wiki for answers to all your specific questions.
March 2nd, 2007
In response to Robert, there are a lot of new features with this firmware that will make your router better, for example you can extend the range of the wireless signal, set certain mac-address’s for certain bandwidth usage, you can create VPN’s very easily, and another thing that i liked was that you can have unlimited port forwards unlike the factory firmware where you are limited. Hope it helps =]
Jordan
April 25th, 2007
Hello,
I have just purchased a Linksys WRT54GS router and am interested in trying out DD-WRT on it. I was wondering if maybe someone could send me or point me to an easy setup guide on how to upgrade my router to DD-WRT firmware.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Ryan