About DD-WRT

12. December 2004

DD-WRT was founded
The initial target was just a modification of the original Linksys Firmware for supporting
simple Radius Authentication, But I decided to add some more small tools and fancy things, just for fun.

Anytime in January 2005

Out from the great Response
from our Community, after releasing it to the public, I developed more and more features and started also to redesign the complete
firmware.

June 2005
Just 6 months later, i quit my regular Job in the Software Industry and started to work on DD-WRT as full time Job, at this time i joined
the Blueline-AG for getting some help with the financial background.

January 2006
Started todo some code supporting work for FON

May 2006
Since i was unable to fullfill my dreams within the Blueline-AG i joined the NewMedia-NET GmbH and finally i got the support for bringing
DD-WRT to the next level which was

September 2006
DD-WRT V23 SP2 was released which seemed our biggest success so far. many people still like it
At this time we started also porting DD-WRT to various Platforms like
Avila Gateworks, X86, FON Fonera and whatever was comming to my dev table. (about 90 different router types so far)

August 2007
We finally got a contract with a main vendor of Wireless Routers. Buffalo decided that they want to work with us together on future wireless platforms.

October 2007
The Buffalo WHR-HP-G54DD (EU only) was released by Buffalo with a exlusive DD-WRT Firmware

December 2007
The Buffalo AS-100 (Japan only) was released by Buffalo

Soon:

Release of v24 final. unlike some rumours, it will be activation free for all home or broadcom based routers like in the past.
We are currently in our final stages and deep in final tests. so keep patient until its ready. its worth to wait a little bit

18.05.08

We are very proud to release the final DD-WRT v24 to the public. After months of development and bug fixing we are sure this release is as stable and reliable people expect a DD-WRT major release to be. The v24 binaries are now available in the download section (click here).

DD-WRT v24 offers many new features, on of the most important is support of Atheros wlan chipsets and SOC designs. By supporting special features of the Atheros wireless designs like half- and quarter channels and extended channel support DD-WRT is now perfectly suited for long range wireless links. With this DD-WRT is now also supporting the whole Ubiquity line of wireless products using all available features the hardware offers.

Highlights of DD-WRT v24:
- Virtual SSIDs, Virtual DHCP-Servers, PPTP over WAN enhencements, Bridging + VLAN support, VDSL Support, OLSR-Routing / Freifunk, My Ad Network (powered by AnchorFree), Quaqqa instead of Bird (in X86 + Xscale default), PPPOE-Server, EOIP-Tunnel, Network configuration enhencements, UP-Downstream (QOS), New Packet Scheduler HFSC, Save & Apply, extended DDNS options, extended status information, New Languages, Sipwerk integrated Milkfish into the new release, turning every DD-WRT router into a SIP-aware firewall.


New hardware platforms:
- X86, Avila Gateworks, Cambria Gateworks, Atheros Soc (for a list, please look into the Download Section), Compex,Senao, Fonera, Ubiquiti

Thanks for all the help and response we got.

DD-WRT is:

Sebastian Gottschall (BrainSlayer, founder, maindeveloper)
Christian Scheele (Chris, CEO)
Ales Majdic (Eko, fixing alot)
Sylvain Bothorel (Botho,router webdesign)
Felix Fietkau (nbd/openwrt,madwifi)

and alot of supporters around the world

Helpful Links

Click for List of supported hardware that support DD-WRT

Click Here to download dd-wrt

Click Here to Support DD-WRT

DD-WRT Wikipedia Page & Guideline

Example of interfaces

WRT54GS Ver 1.1 running on Ver 24 Final



This post has been edited by MX510: Jun 19 2008, 12:33 PM

Really ?? I'm also gonna flash it later.

I am going to flash this. Its one of the greatest frimware ever to be created. OpenWRT + GUI

finally..ehehehe..after long time keep flashin wit their latest beta firmware(Which peepz say its not good to alwayz flash ur router)..

hurm...afterthis..keep flashin my router wit v24 beta

This post has been edited by amirsubhi: Dec 29 2005, 09:42 AM

After flash do give snapshot and feedback okies

I just flashed it. For feedbacks, I'll post it later. Need to do a long test before can give any feedbacks. What snapshot do you guys want ?

I just flash it refer to my first post working perfectly rite now

This is my screenie.

P/S : Only prasys and moderating team knows my IP.

This post has been edited by hardyboyz888: Dec 29 2005, 03:00 PM

Okay , it works..Surfing is somewhat faster. This thing broke my iPV6 Support. I might have to fix it. Other then that its great

I m going to flash to this too...

i am wondering whether it can it is suitable for linksys v 5.0 firmware?

It does not work on V5 , nor any other 3rd party frimware do , becuase V5 does not use Linux anymore..nor it uses the broadcom chip

Ok..
Then i need to downgrade my firmwae from 5.0 to 4.0

You cannot , the hardware revision does not support it. So its impossible , you cannot

even if you load , you would brick your router and void your warranty

Well, you can always screw up your router and try to claim warranty. Hehe. But please be aware that it won't be 100% guaranteed you will get a 1 to 1 exchange.

Have the developers fixed the memory leak problem?

The reason I use tofu11 instead of this is because of the memeory leaks and has to be rebooted every week or so.

Memory leaks ? I don't experience any memory leaks so far. Which version did you use that you experience the memory leak problem ?

The v22 firmware.

Maybe I will try the new version later.

Yeah. v23 Final.

Fixed , well ..thats what I have heard. It has been fixed. Since its using OpenWRT as its base , I guess its fixed , plus webpages loads 50-80% faster

To those who are using this version of DD-WRT and on Streamyx, I wanna ask when you guys get disconnected from Streamyx, does the router redial back ? Mine didn't dial back.

Of course the router dialback what happened to your check ur config settings

Hi guys,
Did you guys experience b4 cannot browse internet but bittorent and MSN running ??? I usually on my PC 24 hours then the next day i open the internet xplorer then i type a website the page cannot be displayed but my msn n bittorent still downloading.....
I need to Switch off my router then on back again Then only i can surf the web... aNyone xperience this b4? how to solve it.. i'm currently using linksys v2.2 firmware is 4.20.7.. If i flash to DD-WRT V23 will it solve my problem?

this firmware has been tested under the following router models

WRT54G 1.0/1.1
WRT54G 2.0
WRT54G 2.2
WRT54G 3.0
WRT54G 3.1
WRT54G 4.0
WRT54GL 1.0

WRT54GS 1.0
WRT54GS 1.1
WRT54GS 2.0
WRT54GS 2.1
WRT54GS 3.0
WRT54GS 4.0
ASUS WL500G-Deluxe
Motorola WR850G --> see flashing notes
Siemens SE505 --> see flashing notes


additionally there is untested support for:

Buffalo WBR-G54


Siemens Flashing notes:
for flashing the Siemens gigaset SE505, you have to use the dd-wrt.v23_mini_generic.bin
with boot tftp on 192.168.2.1
since the siemens default settings do not fit to the linksys/dd-wrt ones you have additionally
to check your configuration details after flashing.

Motorola WR850G flashing notes:

just use the dd-wrt.v23_mini_moto.bin for initial flashing of the motorola device using the boot
wait state.
never, and i say never try to clear the nvram by the mtd utility. (mtd erase nvram). this will also
delete your hardware mac adresses which arent stored in the cfe like in other routers.
dd-wrt itself prevents this if a motorola router is detected, but the commandline mtd utility
can still brick your router in this case

Linksys WRT54G/GS (any version) flashing notes:

for upgrading from original linksys firmware, please use the generic mini version
and flash it from web interface.
after this first flashing you can upgrade to any other distribution too. for webinterface
flashing just use always the included generic binaries. the rest is only made for tftp upgrades

FYI, all WRT54G V3.1 router are running out of stock! i just went lowyat and search for the whole lowyat..

almost gave up and wanted to buy the GS version! finally found it at techdos for WRT54G.... only few units left! Anyone who interested in the router... get it while stock last. RM220!!

This post has been edited by thankyou: Jan 5 2006, 06:27 PM

I will buy one for my friends today thanx for the lovely info looking for WRT54GS ;-)

ohhh... GS i know techdos selling also.... is V1.1 confirm... RM290

errm.. all IT selilng GS at RM273 cheapest i guess... but i ask them what v they said V5 also... thats' why i din't get GS....

BTW, I am really new to this router... just got into the official dd-wrt site and i saw alot of firmware such as VOIP/VPN/STD... Hmmm wonder which is good... any recommend?

This post has been edited by thankyou: Jan 5 2006, 06:26 PM

go with mini , or you could visit ##dd-wrt or PM me (I'm on the DD-WRT Team as well , beta testing , etc)

There are many ways , go with mini. Trust me , it works great

http://dd-wrt.gruftie.com/dd-wrtv2/downloa...wrt.v23.std.zip

Download ver 23 :-)

http://wrt-wiki.bsr-clan.de/index.php?title=Main_Page

Follow this use internet explorer and cable when flashing before u flash make sure set it it to factory default and no modem attach to it flash from mini first then flash to standard version

Just get it done.... the basic linksys firmware is really good enough... but the DD-WRT v23 I"ll give DOUBLE THUMBS UP! still playing with it... I think I installed the voip firmware by accident bcos i downloaded standard and voip..

But one thing, i having problem connect to internet which i dont' know why... after a few reboot... it back to normal.

off topic... the adapter is REALLY REALLY HOT! I actually read about this issue from some other thread long time ago... but i never expect it to be THAT HOT! Erm... do you guys on 24/7? and it still working fine?

Yeap. I did on it for about 25-26 hours and it was just warm.

I got RM 280 from TechDos manage to bought them before they close their shop Ver 1.1 will flash this router tonite it's for my friends

The router adapter was kinda hot but manage to get it cool because i put a fan near it and the fan running 24/7 only rest for and hour hehehe

oh ya i also having the same problem with u cannot connect to internet and after a reboot it back to normal.....ya i'm same with u on 24/7.. i need to reboot my modem every day!!!!...anyone knows wat problem are we having here?????i also got post earlier but seems no reply... i've already flashed with this new version WRT v23

Oh ya by the way i tell u this version WRT v23 got QOS and i'm using it...ITs awesome!!!!!...surfing web no lag....BT Still running quite fast....

Of course it's good the best firmware i ever had

tumpang thread

which version is good for this router ?
adsl included ?
price range for the router and pci wifi card ?
which shop sell it ?

Before u buy pls check the version of the router i advice you to buy from TechDos in Lowyat they still sells version 1.1 WRT54GS

Browse this thread for price

wrt54g 2.2 here

originally hyperwrt user, just switched to ddwrt v23..

1st try, firefox screwed me, i couldn't fully flash the firmware, some stupid stop script stuff came up
2nd try, used ie and succesfully flashed to v23 std

issue: plenty of timeouts, it's really slow, what's going on? i did experience a LITTLE of this in hyperwrt whether its related or not i don't remember or know. anyone experience this issue?

V 2.2 is known to have a lot of problems when wifi is turned on . Its a known issue , I had a lots of problems with it

I'm currently using Hyperwrt, if I want to flash it to ddwrt v23, do I have to do reset or something?

Also is it worth to jump boat? I'm not in Wifi thing but more concerned abt download issue coz this router has been used by me and other user, if the other user runs BT then I will face slow down problem while surfing, even I limit the speed on the other user's BT also won't help, so I wonder it'll be any improvement in this case.

echo 4096 > /proc/sys/net/ipv4/ip_conntrack_max
echo 1 > /proc/sys/net/ipv4/icmp_echo_ignore_broadcasts
echo 1 > /proc/sys/net/ipv4/icmp_ignore_bogus_error_responses
echo 512 > /proc/sys/net/ipv4/neigh/default/gc_thresh1
echo 2048 > /proc/sys/net/ipv4/neigh/default/gc_thresh2
echo 4096 > /proc/sys/net/ipv4/neigh/default/gc_thresh3
echo "600 1800 120 60 120 120 10 60 30 120" > /proc/sys/net/ipv4/ip_conntrack_tcp_timeouts

important settings to be used for torrent users.

well done enough testing with dd-wrt, tofu (hyperwrt) is far far better. good luck and bye bye ddwrt users.

I'll stick on DD-WRT

Okay, I'm just a normal user with 3 pcs in the household. I do use bittorrent. Probably one is gonna switch to wifi. What's so good about DDWRT compared to the original firmware?

My situation? I got an unused WRT54G v5 (was cheated by a d**khead shop in Sunway Pyramid saying its a v4.Turns out they don't have a v4 after waiting 2 weeks) and I have the option to upgrade to WRT54GS and probably install DD-WRT by doing so. Should I go GS, or stick with this v5 crap?

Go with GS and please make sure your GS is not V5 too....and its V4 (you could only use the mini , but I think that will be fine)

If you use BitTorrent then QoS plays an important role here. So its better for you , to dump the V5 (which has many problems) and go with GS Instead

Thanks, is there a V5 GS too?

Anybody using v23 sp1 beta?

anyone tried new model?? WRT54GL (L - Linux)

Lol... WRT54GL is WRT54G

Look at the link :
http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS4729641740.html

WRT54GL is the re-birth of WRT54G v4 !

Ok thanks for advice, just got myself the WRT54GS v4. Haven't got the guts to update the firmware to DD-WRT yet. Is it possible to backup the original Linksys firmware?

i also just get WRT54GS from sunway... after bought, back home stright flash ti DD-WRT ... without problem...

for those who wanna get WRT54G... i dun think there is WRT54G V4 in the market now.... unless u get the WRT54GS V4 with serial no starting with CGN6XXXXXXXX ...

just tips for WRT54GS v4 user to flash with DD-WRT, flash with dd-wrt.v23_mini_wrt54gsv4.bin 1st.... then u can flash with any version u want VOIP,STD or VPN ...

How much did you paid for WRT54GS? Thinking to get one myself!

RM 350

RM350 for Linksys WRT54GS? Techdos System in Low Yat selling RM290 only!!

This post has been edited by kevinhkw: Feb 7 2006, 06:00 PM

It's because Techdos has some kind of partnership with Linksys.

I got RM 280 used to buy a lots of things from there already bought 3 routers for my friends from them same price

walaawea rugi laa.... NVM laa bought oready..

i just bought a wrt54gs v4 last week. can sumone teach me how to flash the firmware to dd-wrt?

www.dd-wrt.com , just get the mini frimware and flash it..The website covers it all , go to their WiKi section too....

or you could visit #dd-wrt @ irc.freenode.net , if you're stucked (But read their wiki first)

thanks for all the advices...going to flash the router soon, btw i bought mine for rm270 from startec

Wah! WRT54GS v4 for RM270? That's bargain man! In Low Yat a shop quoted me RM330 for the same thing

BTW Where is Startec? Sunway or Low Yat?

This post has been edited by attap: Feb 10 2006, 12:16 PM

startec is in low yat but unfortunately i've bought the last unit. i've asked several shops in the 3rd floor, the linksys shop offered rm310 then others offered rm330. after that i went downstairs, most of the shops dun have the GS luckily i found 1 hehe...

Thanks sanosizo!

asking for help from all the sifus here... do i have to unplug the modem and all cables (leaving only 1 connected to the pc) from the port if i want to flash the router?

IMO, I don't think it is needed to unplug other cables. Just make sure you don't flash it via wireless LAN.

yerp...btway..sp1 beta ddwrt v23 is out

To Flash or Not to Flash???????

huh.. i got also WRT54G ver 2.0 now.. thinking also upgrade the firmware..

Want more functions , want to Torrent and play games at the sametime , then flash , otherwise stick with the default frimware

Prasys, as a newbie in networking here, i wonder if u know where can i refer for wifi and streamys setting for wrt54gs, as i do the auto setup for my existing wrt54gs. Wioll i loose the benefits of speedbooster as all my usb adapter in my condo using the speedbooster enbaled usb adapter.
Pls advise

No , you will not loose Speedbooster , if you upgrade the firmware....

Guys,

Please help me on setting up the DSL600E & WRT54G, i'm a newbie in networking, anyone keen to help? Step by step guiding?

DSL600E will attach to my desktop pc, and my notebook will connecting wireless thru WRT54G.

Thanks in advance!

DSL600E > WRT54G > Computers

That's all. Just make sure the DSL600E is in bridge mode. Then set the WRT54G to dial.

I'm a newbie too....but managed to set up the wrt 54gs by myself. My advise is use the cd which come with the package( wrt54g). But if it still doesnt work, just download the netset apps fro linksys.com. The installation and configuration will be done instantly......

'NUFF SAID

Silencer,

Thanks for your help

nobody answer this question? i also facing this prob.. when in BT, cant seems to surf net via http.. have to restart the router.. mine is v3.1.. flashed it to DDWRT v2.3, still facing same prob.. when runnign BT, sometimes cant access to router as well.. anyone facing same prob?

most of the sales person do not know.. i ask b4 for certain version, they reply what version? what do u mean? all same la...

about version... can find it here...

http://www.wrt54g.net/pages.php?p=guide_version

overview of each model revision hardware

http://wrt54g.net/pages.php?p=guide_hardware

Try this
Login to router > 192.168.xxx.xxx
>Administration
>Management
>IP Filter Settings

>Save Settings
>Reboot Router

Above setting probaly can solve "sometimes cant access to router as well.."

For the slow internet with BT 24hours, u need to enable QoS.
Suggest u play around with the

>Applications & Gaming
>QoS
>Port WAN
>243 Uplink kbps & 640 Downlink kbps (you can play around here)
>Services Priority
>Add>bittorrent>Priority (Bulk)
>Add/Edit Service>bittorrent port (e.g 29999)>Apply>Close

Still internet load slow, better than nothing.

I cant find the 'IP Filter Settings' in my router. Im using WRT54GS v4.

Huh... r u sure..Im using the same model....uder option of Application and Gaming>>>>choose Port Range Forwar>and key in the following items>Application:Torrent; Start:6881; End:6889; Protocol:Both; IP adress: 192.168.1.100; check Enable.....

Try it....as my BT is working OK

'NUFF SAID

thanks for the tips.. i hope mine can work..

Your tips are awesome and it works... thank you very much..

sorry..to run off topics . I jus want to know where we can get wrt54g ver4...its look like all the shop is selling ver 5

i dun think there is WRT54G V4 in market now.... u can find GS V4, grab it before it last.... otherwise u can get GL but i'm not sure malaysia got this model or not...

Guess can't join the club laio >_<
I was looking for a router and come to learn that there is something special with the Linux firmware modem.
Can i ask , if just use for normal surfing, the firmware dont play much role right ?

Sorry for noob Q.

This post has been edited by Kite: Feb 24 2006, 10:48 PM

does the latest WRT54G-L supports DDWRT?

i got WRT54G v2.2... question.. i am using the intel proset for my wirelss.. the connection is always strong and never dc wat so ever (unless on DOTA) and hv no other problems including speed.. except tat.. sometimes while playing DOTA.. it will DC.. any reason to this? the firware is the latest by linksys v4.20.7

any of u guys exp this??

This post has been edited by ruztynail: Feb 25 2006, 04:47 AM

I think it is a linux version for WRT54G, and if it is, it does support DDWRT.

'NUFF SAID

Compare WRT54GS V4 & WRT54GL, If i'd like to use DD-WRT, which one should I choose?

This post has been edited by peterbrutus: Feb 26 2006, 08:42 PM

V4 gs if not mistaken having less ram..while GL doesnt hav speedbooster..unless u r desperately wanna use speedbooster(which to me is kinda useless.) get GL.try search for v3 gs if u want

This post has been edited by amirsubhi: Feb 26 2006, 11:14 PM

I have WRT54GS v1.1 and was using the original firmware.
Last night downloaded dd-wrt.v23 standard version. and i flashed my router with
dd-wrt.v23_wrt54gs.bin because the file name matches my modem model. I have read all the readme files before flashing. But after reading it again i realise this:




So did i flash it wrongly? It's stated there use always the included generic binaries.
There is a dd-wrt.v23_generic.bin in the zip file but why is there a dd-wrt.v23_wrt54gs.bin ? Btw, what is the difference between mini and standard version?

Any c_fu out there can guide me with the proper step to flash it? Btw, i already flash again to dd-wrt.v23_generic.bin from the wrt.v23_wrt54gs.bin firmware. Will using the "wrong" firmware damage my router? can i go back to Linksys' original firmware just in case i want it in the future?

yes you can go back

You can use GS Frimware to flash it as well , I dont see any problem with it..Its just mainly for tftp , but it works for web based upgrades as well...Dont worry it will not damange your router

If you plan to move back to linksys , go to frimware upgrade , select frimware default and then choose Linksys frimware (you can get it from linksys' website). Please enable bootWait..Thats very important..just incase if anything goes wrong , you can recover your router back...

Really need help here...does WRT54GS v4 with dd-wrt firmware works better for live connection with xbox 360? Anyone here mind to advise?

Thanks

Yes it does

I'm just having one problem with thr router. It is that the router's time is like not syncronized. Any solutions? Currently using dd-wrt mini v23 on WRT54G v3.1.

Try upgrade them to standard version i'm sure full function will be unleashed