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Ether

04-04-2016 10:33

home wireless router recommendation

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

Re: home wireless router recommendation

I've used an Asus RT-N16 at home for a few years. No problems.

Ether

04-04-2016 12:01

Re: home wireless router recommendation

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghead (Post 1567330)

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

Re: home wireless router recommendation

FYI...

New FCC rules could ban DD-WRT and wireless router modification
http://www.extremetech.com/computing...r-modification

ghead

04-04-2016 13:50

Re: home wireless router recommendation

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ether (Post 1567339)

What version of DD-WRT are you running on it?

V24-sp2

Ether

04-04-2016 15:35

Re: home wireless router recommendation

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Originally Posted by ghead (Post 1567411)

V24-sp2

Did that come pre-installed or did you download and flash it yourself?

Billfred

04-04-2016 15:43

Re: home wireless router recommendation

The Wirecutter (which hasn't failed me yet) recommends 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

Re: home wireless router recommendation

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Originally Posted by Ether (Post 1567463)

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

Re: home wireless router recommendation

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boltman (Post 1567343)

New FCC rules could ban DD-WRT and wireless router modification
http://www.extremetech.com/computing...r-modification

That article is dated over half a year ago. Anybody know the current status??

Road Rash

05-04-2016 17:39

Re: home wireless router recommendation

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ether (Post 1568098)

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

Ether

07-04-2016 12:30

Re: home wireless router recommendation

Quote:

Originally Posted by Road Rash (Post 1568115)

FCC: We aren’t 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

Re: home wireless router recommendation

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ether (Post 1569170)

"They aren't banning dd-wrt on routers" could mean "They're just banning users from upgrading their router firmware to dd-wrt".

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thad House (Post 1571884)

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?

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