While DD-WRT is great, it isn't everything it appears to be. I've
installed DD-WRT on several WRT54g routers and tested as many of the
settings as I have need for. I have not been able to turn up the power
on a WRT54g using DD-WRT past the Linksys stated output power, even
though the menu lets you change the value. You can, however, turn it
down. I think the setting is generic and allows you to set the output
power up to whatever the max for each particular router model it is
loaded on.
I've also found that the earlier WRT54g routers (version 4 and below)
ware more reliable than the higher revision units. Having said that,
loading DD-WRT onto any of the WRT54g routers helps them immensely!
It does, however, void the warranty and I have not found any way to
reinstall Linksys's software.
Peace,
Pat
Thusly spake Mark Andy:
> Howdy,
>
> On Mon, 21 Jan 2008, PJ McGarvey wrote:
>
>> I will also recommend the WRT54g, but I don't run the Linksys firmware,
>> 3rd party DD-WRT firmware for me. He's my firewall and is pretty
>> stable. Nice thing is you an boost the signal range (if you dare) as
>> well as many other cool things.
>>
>
> Boost the signal range... Really?
>
> I've got a wrt54g and the location its in doesn't cover the whole house
> very well. I've heard about the different firmware's available, but never
> heard that you could boost the signal with them...
>
> Can you tell me/us some more info on where to find the firewall firmware?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Mark
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