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Old 16-04-2006, 18:40   #16
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Re: best router?
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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.
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Re: best router?
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.
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Surely it's not possible without making hardware modifications, even with the mini version?
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Old 18-04-2006, 06:46   #19
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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.
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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.
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When did the link appear :S Never saw that the first time round... Stupid skim reading.
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Re: best router?
was wondering if this 1 i'am thinking of getting could use the hacked firmware
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Re: best router?
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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.
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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.
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i love WRT54g yeah
does this router work with xbox live?
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I bought my linksys ver 4 from amazon
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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)?
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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.
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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!
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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.
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