best router? - Page 2

Druchii · 16-04-2006, 19:40

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Originally Posted by jrhnewark

I have the WRT54GS.. version 5. Unlike versions 1-4, it runs VXWorks, not a Linux based operating system. Linksys were forced to reveal the source for v1-4 a few years ago under GPL licensing terms - with VXWorks, it's totally different. Not aided by the fact that v5 is lower spec than the other routers.

Ah, not good. But i suspect its only a metter of time until we see modified ones

People get bored, people have ideas... hopefully someone will get bored with there V5 soon. hehe.

Matth · 17-04-2006, 23:43

DD-WRT mini can run on a V5 - the only alternate firmware that can.

A friend managed to pick up a V4 not so long ago - a little smaller than the previous ones, but still a Linux model to start with.

jrhnewark · 18-04-2006, 03:19

Surely it's not possible without making hardware modifications, even with the mini version?

Druchii · 18-04-2006, 07:46

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Originally Posted by Matth

DD-WRT mini can run on a V5 - the only alternate firmware that can. A friend managed to pick up a V4 not so long ago - a little smaller than the previous ones, but still a Linux model to start with.

Impossible due to the OS on the router itself. dd-wrt is based on Linux, the V5 is based on VXworks.

jrhnewark · 18-04-2006, 14:53

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Originally Posted by Druchii

Impossible due to the OS on the router itself. dd-wrt is based on Linux, the V5 is based on VXworks.

True, but it can be done - see the hardware link above. Although, it obviously involves changing the whole OS.

Druchii · 18-04-2006, 14:55

When did the link appear :S Never saw that the first time round... Stupid skim reading.

taz10 · 22-04-2006, 22:12

was wondering if this 1 i'am thinking of getting could use the hacked firmware
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/product/seo/852034

Druchii · 22-04-2006, 22:26

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Originally Posted by taz10

was wondering if this 1 i'am thinking of getting could use the hacked firmware http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/product/seo/852034

If it's a V1 - 4 router then yes, as its a WRT54GS model. If it's a version 5... It takes too much to do in my opinion.

jrhnewark · 22-04-2006, 22:41

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Originally Posted by Druchii

If it's a V1 - 4 router then yes, as its a WRT54GS model. If it's a version 5... It takes too much to do in my opinion.

I've only ever seen v5s in PC Worlds and a Dixons earlier. There's a list of serial numbers that are v1-4 and v5 on the DD-WRT website.. I'd be very surprised if PC World have any 1-4s.

cujimmy · 22-04-2006, 23:04

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Originally Posted by nicke261192

i love WRT54g yeah

does this router work with xbox live?

Florence · 24-04-2006, 15:19

I bought my linksys ver 4 from amazon

SN2600 · 30-04-2006, 14:08

So I take it that if you buy a WRT54GL-UK now, it'll be V5 - and that there are issues with this? Anything that'd affect everyday use?

Anyone any experience with Buffalo Airstation products, particularly the high power (WHR-HP-G54)?

jrhnewark · 30-04-2006, 14:45

As far as I know, yes, it'll probably be V5. You can check as each box is marked with the serial code - if you look on the DD-WRT site, it'll tell you which serial codes = which version. There's no issue for everyday use, V5 works fine for that - it's just for those of us who want it bit more that it doesn't.

SN2600 · 30-04-2006, 20:43

Cheers geezer, wondered if that was the case!

Stupid question time, perhaps - does the 54GS (speedbooster version) work happily with normal 11g equipment - I know they say it will, but saying and doing isn't necessarily the same thing, IME!

jrhnewark · 30-04-2006, 20:49

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Originally Posted by SN2600

Cheers geezer, wondered if that was the case!

Stupid question time, perhaps - does the 54GS (speedbooster version) work happily with normal 11g equipment - I know they say it will, but saying and doing isn't necessarily the same thing, IME!

Yeah, I'm pretty sure it will.