From: "Carl Gehr" <os2-wireless_users@2rosenthals.com>
To: "OS/2 Wireless Users Mailing List" <os2-wireless_users@2rosenthals.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2006 23:08:15 -0400 (EDT)
Reply-To: "Carl Gehr" <Carl.Gehr@attglobal.net>
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Subject: Re: [OS2Wireless]Re: WDS firmware for WRT54G
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On Wed, 21 Jun 2006 20:11:36 -0400 (EDT), Stanley Sidlov wrote:

>On Sat, 17 Jun 2006 19:08:02 -0400 (EDT), Carl Gehr wrote:
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>>Care to interpret this for us laymen who don't yet read
>>hieroglyphics...????
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>1. All models of Linksys's WRT54G series, that's 54G v1 - v5, GS (speedbooster 108mps) and GL (Linux based version of v4 wrt54G).  
>can now be run with third party firmware from DD-WRT.ORG -- there are some restrictions as to which version of the firmware due to 
>to features and the amount of ram on each device most notable is a WRT54G v5 which has half the ram of a v4, and VXWare in the 
>firmware. A special version of the DD-WRT firmware aka 'micro' was created with limited capability, but still with WDS function. A 
>v5 WRT54G requires a bit of hardware modification to be hooked up via a cable for firmware upgrade to DD-WRT but it can be updated 
>which was once thought not possible. DD-WRT is a linux based firmware, which creates a very highly functional router with what is a 
>$50 box, features are usually available on much more expensive equipment.
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>2. WDS = Wireless Distribution System - this allows you to have many AP points in the form of WRT's sharing the same SSID, and 
>encryption with one 'master' device, usually centrally located among the others. The wireless 'range' is extended with improved 
>signal strength, seamlessly.
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>3. Seasoft = a commercial third party firmware that is available for pay, and support fees. DD-Wrt is 'freeware' but donations are 
>encouraged.
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