WRT54GL would be better as it has more RAM to handle heavier load compared to WRT54G v5.

GL flash mini then only standard / any other firmware...

which is better i dunno but i think prasys will intro u to buy GL because GL=Gv4!

This is the recommended steps for first time users of DD-WRT :

Linksys WRT54G/GS (any version) flashing notes:
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-For upgrading from the original Linksys firmware, please use the generic mini version (dd-wrt.vXX_mini_generic.bin) and flash it from the web GUI interface. After this first flashing you can change to any other distribution, if you want.
-For flashing via the web GUI interface, always use the included 'generic' binaries. The other Linksys router specific binaries are only meant for tftp upgrades.

This post has been edited by hardyboyz888: Sep 28 2006, 11:33 PM

Yup, just go for GL unless you want to save up a couple of bucks.

I am sorry if the Qs I'm going to ask already been discussed. I want to ask few Qs about the router.

1. What is the function of 'Overclocking' in the Administration? If I choose higher freq what is the effect to the router / router perfomance / internet perfomance? Currently the freq of my router is 216Mhz.

2. If I turn off the firewall option the router, what is the effect to the router / router perfomance / internet perfomance? Currently the firewall is enabled.

3. In wireless option, if I adjust the Sensitivity Range (ACK Timing) to lower value, what is the effect? Currently I set the value to 500.

The current is:
Wireless - Security enabled (WPA2 Pre-Shared Key - AES + TKIP)
Firewall - Enabled
IP Filter Settings - 4096 / 120 /120
Freq - 216Mhz

For information I'm using Streamyx 512kbps package and using this router with 2 PCs (LAN) and 3 Notebooks (WiFi). The router is Linksys WRT54G with firmware version DD-WRT v23 SP2 (09/15/06) std - build 3932.

Thanks in advance, Cheers.

1. Overclocking will help out to process faster if there is alot of users connected to the router thus reducing lags. If there is like 2-3 PCs connecting to it, no noticable difference can be spotted.

2. If you turn off firewall, you will reduce some load on the router. For me, I prefer to turn off the firewall as I do not want to put too much load on the router.

3. The article on this is very long so I can't post it here. I will just give you the link which can be found here.

Hope this helps.

*phew*

Man , I messed up with my Router again and bam , its stucked. I had no choice but to bring it back alive by opening the router and 'shortening' the pins and flashing it back with linksys' original firmware. I am going to flash it back to DD-WRT in a couple of hours.


Sometimes overclocking does fix a lot of problems. Like wifi dropouts. If you're going to use wifi to transfer a large data from a computer to a computer. Then I would suggest you to overclock. Bear in mind dont go beyond 240Mhz if you dont have any passive cooling, otherwise you will be stucked in an endless loop. You would then need to open the router and ground Pin 16 !


Oh yeah , its better for you to turn off the router's firewall. You might notice that you could gain 5-10% Speed Increasement !. Yeah I know its low margin gain. On the other hand , if you want to protect yourself from cheap internet viruses and stuff like that. Leave it on. For me , I am forced to turn it off because I am using IPV6 [as The SPI blocks my IPV6 Tunnel] !

This post has been edited by prasys: Sep 29 2006, 03:03 PM

thanks for the explanation..

if i overclock my WRT54GV5 will it overheat?

yeap...best solution is by implimenting some sort of passive heatsink on the broadcom chip...

any old VGA heatsink will do the job, but if u can managed to put some fan into it, would be better...

then if i open the router cover will brake the warranty sticker.. then no more warranty la? hmmm....

Yes you are right. Any modifications done to the router will void the warranty.

This includes flashing any other firmwares besides Linksys' Firmware

I remembered I sent my old Linksys WRT54G back for RMA with the DD-WRT firmware flashed and they still gave me a 1-to-1 exchange.

i have an idea.. if you accident corrupt the firmware while upgrading to dd-wrt... before you send for RMA... get a paper clip.. simply cucuk the cover holes until it burn off...

NOTE: POWER MUST ON!!!

Anyway , I just installed a passive heatsink on the WRT54G. I will upload the pictures later

Going to overclock and see how it goes


P.S - Got it the heatsink from my geforce 4mx's graphics card !

you're using wrt54g which version?

WRT54G v3.1

BTW , you guys could overclock to 228Mhz [stock] without any problems* , assuming humidity is high , or you have some-sort of 'external fan' !

This post has been edited by prasys: Sep 29 2006, 06:18 PM

what will happen if over limit? i mean beside it burn off...

The power light would just blink blink blink and blink. You would brick your router , thats for sure