LinkSYS - WRT54GL
Category: Hardware
Subtitle: #0 The "L" is for Linux
Author: Darin
Date: 2008/2/19
This is my first router, it uses Linux firmware and is highly configurable firmware wise and hardware wise, it just depends on how far you want to go with it.
Keywords: LinkSYS, WRT54GL, Linux, Firmware, Highly Configurable,
Summary: This is my first router, it uses Linux firmware and is highly configurable firmware wise and hardware wise, it just depends on how far you want to go with it.
Of course my ears pricked up when I heard that this router uses linux for it's firmware, why, well I know if it's linux it can be hacked and the clever linux folks will weave their magic on anything that runs on Linux.
I am still learning about what this router can do, it really is amazing, from the software/firmware to the hardware itself, nearly everything can be hacked to make it do what you want it to do.
Linksys WRT54G Ultimate Hacking
* All-in-one Internet-sharing Router, 4-port Switch, and 54Mbps Wireless-G (802.11g) Access Point
* Shares a single internet connection and other resources with Ethernet wired and Wireless-G and -B devices
* Push button setup feature makes wireless configuration secure and simple
* High security: TKIP and AES encryption, wireless MAC address filtering, powerful SPI firewall
"The Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router is really three devices in one box. First, there's the Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect Wireless-G or Wireless-B devices to the network. There's also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 Switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices. Connect four PCs directly, or daisy-chain out to more hubs and switches to create as big a network as you need. Finally, the Router function ties it all together and lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection.
To protect your data and privacy, the Wireless-G Broadband Router can encrypt all wireless transmissions. The Router can serve as a DHCP Server, has NAT technology to protect against Internet intruders, supports VPN pass-through, and can be configured to filter internal users' access to the Internet. Configuration is a snap with the web browser-based configuration utility.
With the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router at the center of your home or office network, you can share a high-speed Internet connection, files, printers, and multi-player games with the flexibility, speed, and security you need!"
I am currently using Tomato, I have found this to suit my needs quite nicely. In fairness I have not tested all the third-party firmware yet though I will in due course.
I will continue on the Firmware page!
Summary: This is my first router, it uses Linux firmware and is highly configurable firmware wise and hardware wise, it just depends on how far you want to go with it.
Of course my ears pricked up when I heard that this router uses linux for it's firmware, why, well I know if it's linux it can be hacked and the clever linux folks will weave their magic on anything that runs on Linux.
I am still learning about what this router can do, it really is amazing, from the software/firmware to the hardware itself, nearly everything can be hacked to make it do what you want it to do.
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Linksys WRT54G Ultimate Hacking
Features
* All-in-one Internet-sharing Router, 4-port Switch, and 54Mbps Wireless-G (802.11g) Access Point
* Shares a single internet connection and other resources with Ethernet wired and Wireless-G and -B devices
* Push button setup feature makes wireless configuration secure and simple
* High security: TKIP and AES encryption, wireless MAC address filtering, powerful SPI firewall
Product Description
"The Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router is really three devices in one box. First, there's the Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect Wireless-G or Wireless-B devices to the network. There's also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 Switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices. Connect four PCs directly, or daisy-chain out to more hubs and switches to create as big a network as you need. Finally, the Router function ties it all together and lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection.
To protect your data and privacy, the Wireless-G Broadband Router can encrypt all wireless transmissions. The Router can serve as a DHCP Server, has NAT technology to protect against Internet intruders, supports VPN pass-through, and can be configured to filter internal users' access to the Internet. Configuration is a snap with the web browser-based configuration utility.
With the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router at the center of your home or office network, you can share a high-speed Internet connection, files, printers, and multi-player games with the flexibility, speed, and security you need!"
Firmware
I am currently using Tomato, I have found this to suit my needs quite nicely. In fairness I have not tested all the third-party firmware yet though I will in due course.
I will continue on the Firmware page!
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