dd-wrt

My (A) router is a WRT54G v8 and my (B) is a WRT54G v4, both running v24 of the dd-wrt firmware.

DD-WRT: Setting up a home Wireless Distribution System (WDS) — Meandering Passage 2007

In addition do not forget to increase the wireless transmit power (tx) from the default setting to approx 150 – 200 mw … max on the dd-wrt is 250mw … the talisman will allow you to up the transmit power to 1 full watt …

DD-WRT: Setting up a home Wireless Distribution System (WDS) — Meandering Passage 2007

I just ran into a situation this last week that i had to use talisman rather than dd-wrt.

DD-WRT: Setting up a home Wireless Distribution System (WDS) — Meandering Passage 2007

If using 54g v7 or earlier .. use full version dd-wrt software for the version of router you have. on the v8 you must use micro dd-wrt.

DD-WRT: Setting up a home Wireless Distribution System (WDS) — Meandering Passage 2007

I managed to pair a WRT600N with a WRT54GL using the latest 10776M NEWD Eko dd-wrt firmware (mega on the 600n, mini on the 54gl).

DD-WRT: Setting up a home Wireless Distribution System (WDS) — Meandering Passage 2007

As long as you install the correct firmware on each router. the rt54g v8 will require the dd-wrt micro version.

DD-WRT: Setting up a home Wireless Distribution System (WDS) — Meandering Passage 2007

Replaced my old d-link router with one that supports dd-wrt I got the WRT54GL, but check the dd-wrt site for compatibility.

WEP Cracking Redux: Beyond The Command Line | Lifehacker Australia 2009

Configured two wireless networks on the one routerthis is why I needed dd-wrt, but there are other reasons to use it as well, one with WPA/WPA2, and the other with WEP.

WEP Cracking Redux: Beyond The Command Line | Lifehacker Australia 2009

I'm very hesitant to move to gigabit because I don't want to give up my wrt54gs running dd-wrt.

WEP Cracking Redux: Beyond The Command Line | Lifehacker Australia 2009

Hrishi. if the dd-wrt is not working for you (it should) try the freeman talisman software.

DD-WRT: Setting up a home Wireless Distribution System (WDS) — Meandering Passage 2007