Od: "Carl Gehr" <os2-wireless_users@2rosenthals.com> Glava Izvorno E-sporo?ilo Zadeva: Re: [OS2Wireless]Re: WDS firmware for WRT54G Datum: Wed, 21 Jun 2006 23:08:15 -0400 (EDT) Za: "OS/2 Wireless Users Mailing List" <os2-wireless_users@2rosenthals.com> 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: > >>Care to interpret this for us laymen who don't yet read >>hieroglyphics...???? > >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. > >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. > >3. Seasoft = a commercial third party firmware that is available for pay, and support fees. DD-Wrt is 'freeware' but donations are >encouraged. > > > > > > > > > >=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= >This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to >  the mailing list <os2-wireless_users@2rosenthals.com>. >To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <os2-wireless_users-off@2rosenthals.com> >To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <os2-wireless_users-digest@2rosenthals.com> >To switch to the INDEX mode, E-mail to <os2-wireless_users-index@2rosenthals.com> >Send administrative queries to  <os2-wireless_users-request@2rosenthals.com> >To subscribe (new addresses), E-mail to: <os2-wireless_users-on@2rosenthals.com> and reply to the confirmation email. > >This list is hosted by Rosenthal & Rosenthal >P.O. Box 281, Deer Park, NY 11729-0281. Non- >electronic communications related to content >contained in these messages should be directed >to the above address. (CAN-SPAM Act of 2003) > >=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= >