[OPLINTECH] Linux based WiFi Routers

[Karl Jendretzky]

Eric,
    I've used DD-WRT on a few different router models.

Originally I used a Linksys WRT54GS at my home, and its been my main 
router for the past few years.

After that I needed a wired port for a printer upstairs, so I added a 
Buffalo WHR-G125 in a bridge mode, and it has been running without issue 
for about a year. I've also got WHR-G125s running at 4 other 
friends/family houses plus the OPLIN office, and they've been trucking 
along.

Once Buffalo was disallowed from selling their routers in the US, I 
moved over to the Linksys WRT54GL. I've had 2 running at my parent's 
place for about a month, and just ordered one for the OPLIN office 
today, as a backup for the Buffalo unit. The install process on the 
WRT54GL is by far the easiest, since the default firmware will allow you 
to flash to micro v24, and then micro will let you flash to normal. On 
top of that, they just went on sale today at newegg for $55 with free 
shipping.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833124190

Some time in the next week, myself and a couple of the OIT engineers 
plan on hitting the WRT54GL with an iperf test and see what it does. 
I'll post to let you all know the results.

Lastly, for p2p stuff, under "Administration" --> "Management" in 
DD-WRT, you can modify the "Maximum Ports" values and the TCP/UDP 
timeouts to greatly improve the way it handles torrenting.

Thanks,
    Karl Jendretzky
    Technology Project Manager
    Ohio Public Library Information Network
    jendreka at oplin.org
    (614) 728-1515



Eric Maynard wrote:
> Jim,
>
> I have to admit that I have thought of trying to simplify the login process by using the wep key or even just opening it up completely.
>
> I guess first, I have to give up the idea that controlling each users bandwidth, accessible ports and all is really worth keeping a captive portal running.
>
> It sounds like the WRT54gL any better suited for this.  Is anyone aware of any specific version of the "L" series that will work better than others?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Eric
>
>
>   
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: JKENZIG [mailto:JKENZIG at cuyahogalibrary.org]
>> Sent: Friday, September 19, 2008 11:18 AM
>> To: Eric Maynard; oplintech at oplin.org
>> Subject: RE: [OPLINTECH] Linux based WiFi Routers
>>
>> Just be certain to read the readme page in the hardware faq for your
>> version of the router prior to doing anything at
>> http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Installation
>>
>> It will work fine for a public hotspot.  Why do you want to require
>> logins?
>> You can just use wep encryption id's and then only give that out to
>> people you want on it.
>>
>> Jim
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Eric Maynard [mailto:emaynard at holmeslib.org]
>> Sent: Friday, September 19, 2008 11:10 AM
>> To: oplintech at oplin.org
>> Subject: RE: [OPLINTECH] Linux based WiFi Routers
>>
>> Jim,
>>
>> Thanks for the response.
>>
>> Do you think it is well suited to use in a public hotspot (eg Public
>> Library) where you require logins?
>>
>> I'll try to contact Karl as well.
>>
>> I think ultimately, I will use my own home net as a guinea pig as well.
>>
>>
>> -Eric
>>
>>     
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: JKENZIG [mailto:]
>>> Sent: Friday, September 19, 2008 10:52 AM
>>> To: Eric Maynard; oplintech at oplin.org
>>> Subject: RE: [OPLINTECH] Linux based WiFi Routers
>>>
>>> Been using dd-wrt on my wireless home router WRT54G linksys for quite
>>> some time. I have wireless with encryption to 3 tivos, 2 laptops and
>>>       
>> 2
>>     
>>> computers. Been working now for over 2 years. Karl over at OPLIN is a
>>> big fan of it also.  It is quite stable and you can easily set up a
>>> hotspot with it.
>>> Jim
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: oplintech-bounces at oplin.org [mailto:oplintech-
>>>       
>> bounces at oplin.org]
>>     
>>> On Behalf Of Eric Maynard
>>> Sent: Friday, September 19, 2008 10:44 AM
>>> To: oplintech at oplin.org
>>> Subject: [OPLINTECH] Linux based WiFi Routers
>>>
>>> Hello All,
>>>
>>> I was just curious if anyone is currently using or has explored
>>>       
>> using,
>>     
>>> open source WiFi management solutions that allow you to program a
>>> Linksys WRT54G firmware with all the hotspot software.
>>>
>>> http://coova.org/
>>> http://wiki.openwrt.org/
>>> http://www.dd-wrt.com/
>>>
>>> Specifically, I would be interested to know if anyone has implemented
>>> any kind of authentication against these.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Eric Maynard
>>> Head of Information Technology,
>>> Holmes County District Public Library
>>> Millersburg, OH  44654
>>>
>>> Email [emaynard at holmeslib.org]
>>> Phone [330.674.5972 x.224]
>>> Fax   [330.674.1938]
>>>
>>>
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