WRT Routers News

Video Guide: How to setup your own HotSpot using a LinkSys WRT54GL

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 14:09:40 +0100

For more information, visit: http://www.hotspotsystem.com

WRT600N and WPC600N are coming

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:20:10 +0100

WRT600N and WPC600N deliver on promise of Wireless-N by enabling the simultaneous use of multiple wireless spectrums.

LinkSys Beta Program

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 17:17:59 +0200

If you want to test early Linksys hardware and want to be a part of a Linksys tester community, you should signup here:

https://beta.linksys.com/signup/

LinkSys WRT100 Announced

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 16:23:18 +0200

The RangePlus family of products is an affordable solution for consumers who are looking to extend the coverage of their wireless network. The family includes the RangePlus Wireless Router (WRT100), which is available now for about $100.

Good News? WRT54Gv8 Back to Broadcom

Sun, 26 Nov 2006 05:41:18 +0100

The release of the 7th version of the WRT54G worried many. Linksys has switched to a Atheros chipset, completely eliminating any chance of third-party firmware. It appeared the days of buying a WRT54G and hacking it may have ended. However, recently released FCC documents show that Linksys has reverted back to the Broadcom chipset. The 8th version of the WRT54G should appear on store shelves soon. The Broadcom chipset allows you to put, although limited, some versions of third-party firmware on your router. The serial number for the v8 is unknown but it's likely to be CDFF following Linksys binary numbering scheme.

WRT54G V5 Fiasco Continues

Fri, 14 Apr 2006 07:22:00 +0200

A few days ago we were featured in a Wi-fiplanet.com article which has since been on Engadget and Slashdot, bringing our traffic up quite a bit. So I thought I'd address the version five a little more. It seems everyone is waiting for the still mysterious WRT54GL. The WRT54GL is the last remaining Linux WRT54G router. WRT54GLs are a fairly hot item to put up. A quick search showed that several stores were sold out, had shipments coming in December, or didn't have any information other then a blank product page but some stores have them. The WRT54GL appears to be basically a WRT54Gv4 re-branded. The WRT54GL firmware will work on any WRT54G v1-4. It's just a slightly updated version of 4.20.8. I've included a link to the WRT54GL source below.

Buyer Beware: Do Not Buy WRT54G v5

Wed, 18 Oct 2006 06:00:00 +0200

As we mentioned in our last news post, Linksys recently released their fifth version of the WRT54G. This model doesn't not run on Linksys. It runs on VxWorks which means by default flashing current firmware will not work. It's unclear if Linux-based firmware will ever work on the v5. Regardless, for the current time no 3rd party firmware will work on the version five. The serial number for version fives are CDFB. If you have bought one, we recommend returning it.

WRT54GS v5 Users: Enable 16MB RAM

Fri, 11 Aug 2006 10:23:24 +0200

By default, WRT54GS v5.x only have 8MB of RAM enabled. We're talking about GS, not G. A simple command can double your RAM and increase DD-WRT performance. Simply input the telnet commands below.

nvram set sdram_init=0x0A
nvram set nvram_ncdl=0
nvram commit
reboot

For more information, read the guide here.

Article: Vendors Hindering Open-Source Hardware Development

Mon, 17 Jul 2006 11:06:54 +0200

Neil McAllister of ComputerWorld wrote what we are already thinking. Linksys' move from Linux to VxWorks was a very bad choice. Hopefully, Linksys will put up on this press and realize their mistake.

Excerpt:
"Linksys is missing out on a larger opportunity here. The features that alternative firmwares add to the WRT54G series aren’t mere hobbyist curiosities � they’re real-world enhancements that give the hardware new features, for gaming, security, network management or VoIP. Some of these are features that are otherwise only available with more expensive products from Linksys’ competitors.

If anything, these third-party enhancements have already saved the Linksys product from commoditisation. Dozens of other vendors market wireless routers with comparable basic functionality to Linksys’ offering. The difference is that the Linksys product can be made to do more."

Read Article

WRT300N, Other Pre-N Products See 20% Price Cut

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:12:34 +0200

Hopefully you just didn't buy Linksys' WRT300N. That's because the vendors of Pre-N products have decided to cut the prices by 20%. By the end of the month, the price of the WRT300N will be $129, down from $149. MIMO and 802.11g products could also drop in price soon.

Source: http://www.digitimes.com/systems/a20060711A9055.html