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Ether
04-04-2016, 10:33
I'm looking for recommendations for an inexpensive home wireless router that can run the latest full version of DD-WRT.
ghead
04-04-2016, 11:49
I've used an Asus RT-N16 at home for a few years. No problems.
Ether
04-04-2016, 12:01
I've used an Asus RT-N16 at home for a few years. No problems.

What version of DD-WRT are you running on it?
Boltman
04-04-2016, 12:07
FYI...

New FCC rules could ban DD-WRT and wireless router modification
http://www.extremetech.com/computing/213351-new-fcc-rules-could-ban-dd-wrt-and-router-modification
ghead
04-04-2016, 13:50
What version of DD-WRT are you running on it?




V24-sp2
Ether
04-04-2016, 15:35
V24-sp2

Did that come pre-installed or did you download and flash it yourself?
Billfred
04-04-2016, 15:43
The Wirecutter (which hasn't failed me yet) recommends (http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-wi-fi-router/) the TP-Link Archer C7 and makes reference to WRT support. I have this router, and it's been rock solid for my condo since I bought it. Haven't had to reboot it once that I can remember, and I bought in September. It's a palpable step up from the standard wifi in my U-Verse box, which is also about six and a half years old now so I guess I can't be too grumpy.
ghead
04-04-2016, 16:34
Did that come pre-installed or did you download and flash it yourself?




Now you're taxing my memory. I'm almost positive I flashed it myself (and a quick Google search seems to confirm that).

Once I had it up and running, I spent a day or two configuring it in some needlessly complex way - just to see if I could - and haven't had to touch it since.
Ether
05-04-2016, 16:47
New FCC rules could ban DD-WRT and wireless router modification
http://www.extremetech.com/computing/213351-new-fcc-rules-could-ban-dd-wrt-and-router-modification

That article is dated over half a year ago. Anybody know the current status??
Road Rash
05-04-2016, 17:39
That article is dated over half a year ago. Anybody know the current status??

From November 2015

FCC: We aren’t banning DD-WRT on Wi-Fi routers (http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2015/11/fcc-we-arent-banning-dd-wrt-on-wi-fi-routers/)
Ether
07-04-2016, 12:30
FCC: We aren’t banning DD-WRT on Wi-Fi routers (http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2015/11/fcc-we-arent-banning-dd-wrt-on-wi-fi-routers/)

The wording in the article is very Clintonesque. It depends on what your definition of "is" is.

"They aren't banning dd-wrt on routers" could mean "They're just banning users from upgrading their router firmware to dd-wrt".
Ether
12-04-2016, 15:05
"They aren't banning dd-wrt on routers" could mean "They're just banning users from upgrading their router firmware to dd-wrt".

Something interesting is looking at the OM5P-AC, its looks like in order to meet new FCC standards they are not allowing external firmwares to be loaded onto the device.

If the above is true, then they've effectively banned dd-wrt.

Does anyone know what the latest FCC rules are concerning this, and what router manufacturers are doing with their new models?