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Cynthetiq · 12-16-2007, 07:53 PM

My router is about to die. I'm on my 4th router in almost 12 years. My most recent one is a used SMC Barricade I got for $20 ebay.

I'm trying to figure out which Linksys WRT54 to get as a new replacement. I really want to get a gigabit router, but they don't seem to be good performers.

So I'm checking into getting an already flashed DD-WRT from an ebay reseller. I'm not interested in buying a new one and flashing it myself. I just don't have the time to brick and try again.

The choices, but I don't really know what I want out of the $124 except that I can use it as a basic FTP and a Webserver. Things I don't really need since I do have hosting, but from time to time I do setup a honeypot to catch interesting things.

$60. 00 LINKSYS WRT54G v2,V2.2, V3, V3.1+DD-WRT+216mhz+fst shp

$124.99 LINKSYS WRT54GL WRT54G WRT54GS w/DD-WRT 1GB SD/MMC MOD

Can anyone with more knowledge on this give me some insight? Most appreciated and thank you.

MontanaXVI · 12-17-2007, 02:08 AM

I have a WRT54GL I grabbed off Newegg and flashed it myself, the process is really pain free.

I can't say I use or need all the various options of the DD firmware but I haven't noticed any issues with the performance either.

Daemon1313 · 12-17-2007, 11:03 AM

I did it myself also with a GS. As long as you make sure of the version, its really easy.

If you have hosting already, the SD mod isn't really worth it.

Cynthetiq · 01-10-2008, 04:24 PM

I ended up buying a WRT350N for $149, now I have a gigabit network. Works well with the Tivo after I updated the usb adapter to a 802.11g model.

Sty · 01-17-2008, 06:52 AM

The WRT54G performs like shit over ppp, couldn't get more than 15-20mbit thru. Now my buffalo gigabit whatever has shown 60mbit... I'm happy.

12-16-2007, 07:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	Linksys and DD-WRT My router is about to die. I'm on my 4th router in almost 12 years. My most recent one is a used SMC Barricade I got for $20 ebay. I'm trying to figure out which Linksys WRT54 to get as a new replacement. I really want to get a gigabit router, but they don't seem to be good performers. So I'm checking into getting an already flashed DD-WRT from an ebay reseller. I'm not interested in buying a new one and flashing it myself. I just don't have the time to brick and try again. The choices, but I don't really know what I want out of the $124 except that I can use it as a basic FTP and a Webserver. Things I don't really need since I do have hosting, but from time to time I do setup a honeypot to catch interesting things. $60. 00 LINKSYS WRT54G v2,V2.2, V3, V3.1+DD-WRT+216mhz+fst shp $124.99 LINKSYS WRT54GL WRT54G WRT54GS w/DD-WRT 1GB SD/MMC MOD Can anyone with more knowledge on this give me some insight? Most appreciated and thank you. __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

12-17-2007, 02:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
MontanaXVI Junkie Location: Go A's!!!!	I have a WRT54GL I grabbed off Newegg and flashed it myself, the process is really pain free. I can't say I use or need all the various options of the DD firmware but I haven't noticed any issues with the performance either. __________________ Spank you very much

12-17-2007, 11:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
Daemon1313 Crazy Location: Atlanta	I did it myself also with a GS. As long as you make sure of the version, its really easy. If you have hosting already, the SD mod isn't really worth it. __________________ A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.

01-10-2008, 04:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	I ended up buying a WRT350N for $149, now I have a gigabit network. Works well with the Tivo after I updated the usb adapter to a 802.11g model. __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

01-17-2008, 06:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
Sty Patron Administrator Location: Tôkyô, Japan	The WRT54G performs like shit over ppp, couldn't get more than 15-20mbit thru. Now my buffalo gigabit whatever has shown 60mbit... I'm happy. __________________ br, Sty I route, therefore you exist