In case anyone was still interested here is the changelog for .2:

*. Buggy implementation of 140 user position for IP/MAC and Access restriction. Fixed.
*. Added new GUI page to execute shell commands. Tools Menu.
*. smbfs updated to the latest version from kernel 2.4.37. Not used but fixed for other mod compatibility

You can use either, but I would recommend 1.25.8515.2 ND. The ND version has better compatibility with various wireless cards and tends to have better wireless performance.

You will need to TFTP to the router the first time you flash it with third party firmware. After that, you can flash from the user interface.

I don't own that router, but yes, you can use the ND version of Victek's firmware on it (Tomato RAF 1.25.8515.2 ND). Do NOT use the non ND version (Tomato RAF 1.25.8025.2) as it will likely brick the router. That particular chip-set requires the updated wireless drivers to function correctly afaik.

Glad to help. icydk, if you are currently running stock Buffalo firmware, you will need to TFTP Victek's firmware on the first flash.

Flashing directly with Victek should be just fine, just make sure to reset to defaults first and do a thorough NVRAM clear after the flash.

If you happen to get a file type error when trying to flash, you can change the .trx to .bin on the Victek file.

Unfortunately, not possible.

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Added on April 13, 2010, 12:45 amI personally prefer Victek's RAF Tomato v1.25.8515.2ND (Victek RAF Frimware) for QOS. It has a nice clean UI, is very easy to manipulate, and the firmware is as stable as they come.

Here is a link (Using QOS - LinksysInfo) to a great Tomato QOS guide that may help you decide.

It really comes down to personal preference, as either one will do what you ask. Why not try them both out?

This post has been edited by Trademark: Apr 13 2010, 12:45 AM

They usually print the version # on the bottom of the router.
You don't need to worry though, as all GL's can run the ND versions of the firmware.

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Added on April 30, 2010, 8:18 amARP Binding is similar to wireless MAC address filtering, but it applies to both wired and wireless clients, and uses the IP address as well.

So to answer you question, yes, it will make it so that only the clients listed in ARP Binding will be allowed to connect, just remember it applies to both wired and wireless clients.

Just add all your devices to the list, check the boxes 'Enable ARP Binding' & 'Limit unlisted machines', and Save to enable it.

You will need to use static IP's to get this working properly, which you can do under 'Static DHCP' or on the device itself, ideally outside of the auto served DHCP IP's.

Otherwise, if you use the DHCP Server, it could very well pull an IP that doesn't match the MAC Adress/IP entered in the ARP Binding set up, and that means no connection.

This post has been edited by Trademark: Apr 30 2010, 08:18 AM

Sorry, but no dice with that router.

WRT54g v5 is not supported.
Another option would be to check out DD-WRT, although the process is not for the beginner.
BOL.