Olegs vs ddwrt v23 sp2 vs openwrt new asus firmware, old oleg firmware 1. Simple port forwarding currently supported routers if your router is not listed on this site or in the programs i can add them. I tried to checkout openwrt trunk to build image for my ap asus wl500w. I have an asus wl 500w for a couple of weeks got it as a gift from somebody who bought a new router. If you manage to decompress the firmware and get telnet access this is a potential way to manipulate the html web pages do do whatever you want. Warning installing third party firmware like packetprotector will void your.
If you are a fan of twonky, all you would have heard so far would have been that to use it on your. Jan 17, 20 checking asus wl500gp with openwrt firmware and pcm2704 usb soundcard. Ping shows 5090% packet loss, every second or third packet is lost. How to install ddwrt onto an asus wl500w using ubuntu linux. Best ddwrt routers in 2019 for demanding power users.
How to install dd wrt firmware and how to install tomato firmware. Fixed stationethernet bridge mode for wl 3 e2fsck no longer takes in account last check time when invoked with p. Follow the links below to find the appropriate directory. All you need is an asus wl 500w, usb flash memory say, 2 gb in size, a computer to build the firmware and debian root filesystem, and an internet connection to get the source code for openwrt and packages for debian. May 14, 2017 just wanted to tell about something i figured out with the wl wn570ha1 though it seems that all devices use almost identical firmware. Install openwrt or ddwrt v24, x wrt, asus like firmware oleg install player 2. If your router will be offline while youre configuring it.
So, im trying to ascertain whether or not the asus wl500w is a worthwhile product. Finally i receive my wl500w for hacking, this is my hacking list. Share features for convenient digital content downloads and sharing of printer, webcam and external hard drive functions. Complete guide to install and run debian gnulinux on asus wl. This is a tech tip tuneup report for a asus wl500w router. There are various articles describing how to install and run debian gnulinux on usb flash memory on an asus wl500w. Do not buy devices with 4mb flash 32mb ram if you intend to flash an uptodate and secure openwrt version 18. Your wireless spec has to be set manually using the wl tools. How to install ddwrt firmware or tomato firmware on a.
This is a readonly archive of the old openwrt forum. If i connect the ethernet cable directly to my pc i get 67 mbs. How to install ddwrt firmware or tomato firmware on a asus wl. Unfortunately there are posts most likely complete pages missing. Finally i receive my wl 500w for hacking, this is my hacking list. For instructions on how to update the firmware of your linksys router using the. Pick date 072109 or newer andor svn number 12533 or higher. Feb 21, 2009 wl 500w wont work with kmodbrcm wl driver that is included with kamikaze 8. Wl500w wont work with kmodbrcmwl driver that is included with kamikaze 8. Starting from a clean slate will provide the smallest chance of encountering a random problem as these units can be somewhat temperamental. Asus wl 500g premium is the option to go for 3rd party firmware dd wrt is more userfriendly and i think it supports usb hd. Once the firmware is selected, press the upload button. Ddwrt is open source firmware which supports many of the features not available on linksys, netgear, dlink, belkin and many other routers.
You can do the same thing from other linuxes, adopting as appropriate. How to install ddwrt firmware and how to install tomato firmware instructions came from here. The asus wl500w super speed n multifunctional wireless router adopted the latest 802. Download duiadns clients with ipv6 for lan feature support, for asus. Asus wl500w this device is not recommended for future use with openwrt.
Checking asus wl500gp with openwrt firmware and pcm2704 usb soundcard. The majority of the information comes from the other asus wl500 series wikis as well as other websites. Asus encourages and supports this use and advertises several routers as particularly suitable for dd wrt including especially the rtn16 gigabit router. By adding your router i can create all the guides, screenshot databases and have your router work in my programs. For instructions on how to update the firmware of your linksys router using the classic webbased setup page, click here. I have an asus wl500w for a couple of weeks got it as a gift from somebody who bought a new router. Gomesh is modified openwrt code which incorporates olsr meshing techology with chillispot hotspot. May 04, 2015 this is a tech tip tuneup report for a asus asus rtn12 rev b1 router. Asus wl500w this device is not recommended for future use with openwrt due to low flashram. If you dont want to be bothered compiling your own binary, the quickest way to get it working is as follows. This applies to the asus wl500w with a modified cfe as well. This guide differs in that it will provide a complete endtoend set of instructions. Unfortunately ethernet ports are not working, but this is another matter. Apr 04, 20 your wireless spec has to be set manually using the wl tools.
This will make getting me the data easy and simple. Once you have flashed a fresh firmware image, you should always wait 35 mins after flashing before making any config changes. A fresh firmware flash is highly recommended as well as a clearing of the nvram. Tip install twonky on asus wl500w with stock firmware. Installing ddwrt firmware on asus wl500gp v2 copy run. It also works using the brcm47xx branch and the open source b43 driver. It will run debian as well, however, a custom openwrt build is required since it has only.
This is a tech tip tuneup report for a asus wl 500w router. Build 15315 causes asus wl500w and possibly others to brick build 15315 k2. Install openwrt or ddwrt v24, xwrt, asus like firmware oleg install player 2. The content of this topic has been archived between 23 apr 2018 and 2 may 2018. Contribute to wl500gwl500g development by creating an account on github. It has a single 10100baset wan port, four 10100baset ethernet lan ports and two usb 2. Flash the image using openwrts web interface, tftp, or the asus firmware update utility. Asus encourages and supports this use and advertises several routers as particularly suitable for ddwrt including especially the rtn16 gigabit router. The pages are provided for historical reference only. Reset your router using a hard reset or 303030 method. Asus wl700ge has a 160250gb hard drive preinstalled asus wl500g premium asus wl500w 802.
Its broadrange and afterburner technologies provide faster datatransfer speeds than standard 802. We already have created a post on best open source customized router firmware, however, if you are planning to download and install the openwrt then you should see the belowgiven list routers supported by the openwrt. Being a fan of this great project, i gave it a shot and updated the documentation with my efforts. It should find the router fairly quickly 310seconds. Fortunately i decided to open the box and install serial pins, so i can communicate with system over serial console. You can presumably also do this from windows, using a tftp client not tested. After downloading the firmware, you need to load the file to your router to improve its functionality. Developed to run primarily on linksys wrt54gl routers, gomesh has been successfully run on asus wl500w.
The attractive asus wl500w wireless router is more than just good looks. Dd wrt only supports wifi cards using the atheros chipsets. But the media server that is included in the official firmware leaves a lot to be desired. Asus wl 500w is a greate wifi router with lots of features, one of them being able to use it as a media server to serve moviessongs over your network from a hard disk connected directly to it through usb. It is adviced to use the latest available release if possible. All you need is an asus wl500w, usb flash memory say, 2 gb in. Regarding this forum post i created the following patch, which actually works with mine asus wl500w and trunk r15342. Complete guide to install and run debian gnulinux on asus. So, im trying to ascertain whether or not the asus wl 500w is a worthwhile product.
Want to be notified of new releases in wl500gwl500g. This article contains step by step guide on how to install ddwrt firmware on wrt54g or any other ddwrt supported wireless router. The reason i think this should stay open is to reimplement support for bcm4704 and possibly bcm4710 in the kernel. If the router is connected to the internet, install the two. How to install dd wrt onto an asus wl 500w using ubuntu linux. Asus wl500w is a greate wifi router with lots of features, one of them being able to use it as a media server to serve moviessongs over your network from a hard disk connected directly to it through usb. How to install ddwrt firmware or tomato firmware on a asus.
Jan 09, 2020 dd wrt is the most popular a linux based alternative opensource firmware, it is suitable for a great variety of wlan routers and embedded systems. This how to is intended to walk someone through configuring a basic usb printer and a usb storage device on their asus wl500w router. Plug an ethernet cable into your router from your main pc. Download gomesh meshing and chilli on openwrt for free. Ive been using it for about 2 weeks now and it works like a charm. Packetprotector is a linux distribution for wireless routers, built on top of openwrt. This applies to the asus wl 500w with a modified cfe as well. Open your web browser and go to the default router admin page 192. Ddwrt only supports wifi cards using the atheros chipsets. This how to is intended to walk someone through configuring a basic usb printer and a usb storage device on their asus wl 500w router.
Asus wl500gp, wl500gpv2, wl500w, wl500gx, wl520gu, wl550ge, wl330ge, wl320ge, wl. All you need to do is use my easy to use router screen capture program. I built an image with proprietary broadcom wl driver. Make sure the hard disk is formatted and partitioned properly. Fixed stationethernet bridge mode for wl3 e2fsck no longer takes in account last check time when invoked with p.
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