[Liverpool] Linux, WRT54G and new year

[Les Pritchard]

Hi Omar,

I've used WRT54Gs in several setups and have always been really pleased with
them.  The firmware I normally use is the DD-WRT.  It's very easy to install
and the control panel uses the same interface as the router's original.  The
firmware also gives you shell access to the box to allow even more control.

The Open WRT firmware doesn't (or at least didn't) provide a web interface,
so all control must be done via the console.  If you're happy with that
environment, it's very powerful.

Sveasoft have had a range of 'issues' with their licensing, so I'd be
cautious about using that product.

Another point to be aware of is that Linksys changed the boxes a little
while back meaning some of the newer models can't run the modified
firmwares.  So you need to be careful of which model you buy (you can find
details of model numbers on the net), or speak to David about his!

Have fun.

Les



On 1/5/07, Omar Baqueiro <obaqueiro at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Greetings!
>
> Happy new year dear fellow Linux users... having moved to a new
> appartment where telewest broadband is available I've just susbscribed
> to its service and I am looking forward to acquiring a Linux friendly
> wireless router.
>
> I have read about the Linksys WRT54G for which Linux firmware is
> available to enhance its capabilities (and of course for the sake of
> loading Linux into it). I was just wondering if anyone here has any
> experience which such router and any of the available firwmares
> (dd-wrt, OpenWRT, Sveasoft, etc...).
>
> I will be glad to read any information. I will be ebaying my router
> soon and Linuxing it. Hope it goes fine.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Omar
>
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