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BUFFALO WHR-G54S wireless router $25 AR free shipping

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Originally posted by: Mears
Did you guys even take a look at the stock firmware, or did you just OMGZORZ DD-WRT. The stock firmware actually has modern features that aren't included in the released version of DD-WRT. Not only that, but you're supposed to use the mini version of DD-WRT with this router due to its limited flash memory.
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WRONG.. This router has 16MB of RAM and 4MB of Flash, and it rocks with the standard version of DD-WRT (no need for "mini" version).
 
Originally posted by: jwsw
Originally posted by: Mears
Did you guys even take a look at the stock firmware, or did you just OMGZORZ DD-WRT. The stock firmware actually has modern features that aren't included in the released version of DD-WRT. Not only that, but you're supposed to use the mini version of DD-WRT with this router due to its limited flash memory.
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WRONG.. This router has 16MB of RAM and 4MB of Flash, and it rocks with the standard version of DD-WRT (no need for "mini" version).
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Partly. Upon further inspection, it does have a full 4MB of flash, which contradicts a post in the DD-WRT forums. However, I stand my original assessment that the stock firmware has advantages to the latest released version of DD-WRT, like support for a wireless repeating mode. To get that same functionality in DD-WRT, you would have to use a beta version.
 
Partly. Upon further inspection, it does have a full 4MB of flash, which contradicts a post in the DD-WRT forums. However, I stand my original assessment that the stock firmware has advantages to the latest released version of DD-WRT, like support for a wireless repeating mode. To get that same functionality in DD-WRT, you would have to use a beta version.
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NM
 
Originally posted by: lebe0024
Actually, what makes this router awesome is its ability (when flashed with Tomato or DDWRT) to act as a wireless client. I have a desktop computer which uses this router to connect to my wireless network. I connect the computer to the router with an ethernet cable. So it treats it just like a wired network. Simple, robust, perfect. And I avoid the hassle of getting wireless drivers to work in linux and windows.
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Hmm... How exactly do you do this? I'd like to try it out.

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It's back on sale for $29.99 AR. You can't get it online, it has to be an in store purchase to get the rebate...at least when I'm typing this as of this moment.

There's a double rebate $10 from manufacturer and $10 from CC.
 
I just picked one up but I can't get the firmware tomato to upload. I've rest the router and I've got a static ip on my laptop to connect up to it. I've never had this much trouble with a linksys. I'm using the tftp 1.255 to upload the file. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Update: I figured it out. I was suppose to start the upgrade then hit restart in the GUI 😛. It's been while since I did a reflash of any routers after bricking my old belking 54g router. 🙁
 
Originally posted by: Dizzymon
I just picked one up but I can't get the firmware tomato to upload. I've rest the router and I've got a static ip on my laptop to connect up to it. I've never had this much trouble with a linksys. I'm using the tftp 1.255 to upload the file. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.
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Are you using a wireless or wired (ethernet cable;cat5/5e) connection to upload the firmware? I believe you need to use a wired connection for the upload to successfully work.
 
just picked up a WHR-G125 at CC for 24.99 AR + tax (web too). DD-WRT capable with a Broadcom 240 MHz processor (compared to 200 MHz of the G54)
 
The last similar deal at CC with the rebate--it never came for me. Don't trust this--keep copies and watch deadlines.
 
Link not working???
Great router by the way. I put Tomato on it and it is stable and just works. Runs a public hotspot and uptime is 1000% better than the old Linksys BEFSW11 that it replaced. IF it it is still available for that price it is a steal.
 
Woah... Yes this is old. Ancient actually. I did not read the post dates. This is obviously DEAD. I am sorry I responded to such and old post. 🙁
 
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