Asus RT-N16

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ASUS RT-N16

Image:Rt_n16_209.jpg

Specs:

Power Supply = 12V - 1,25A max

Ethernet Ports = WAN x 1 RJ-45 for 10/100/1000 Base T, LAN x 4 RJ-45 for 10/100/1000 Base T

Antennas = 3 x external detachable antennas

USB ports = USB2.0 x 2

WiFi Operating Frequency = 2.4GHz ~ 2.5GHz

802.11n Draft = up to 300Mbps

802.11g = 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps

802.11b = 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps

Unit RAM = 128 MB (2x 64Mb - Samsung K4N511163QZ-HC25)

Unit Flash = 32 Mb (MACRONIX MX29GL256EHTI2I-90Q)

Unit CPU = Broadcom4718A, 533 MHz (Factory clocked to 480MHz)

Unit Switch Chip = Broadcom BCM53115SKFBG

Color of LEDs = Blue

Installation:

1. Do a factory reset in the GUI. Let the router reboot.

2. Download the firmware located here: dd-wrt.v24-13491 NEWD-2 K2.6 mini RT-N16.trx

4. Flash the downloaded firmware file through the router's GUI at http://192.168.1.1/

3. After flashed, wait for the device to show the password change screen for DD-WRT.

4. Do a Factory Reset to clear the NVRAM.

5. Enjoy DD-WRT on the RT-N16!

6. Think about donating to DD-WRT.

Uninstallation: - If you ever choose to do so

1. Download the latest ASUS firmware from asus's site.

2. Rename the asus file from .trx to .bin

3. go into the DD-WRT firmware upgrade page, set it to reset defaults, and select the ASUS firmware you renamed.

4. After the flash finishes, and you see the ASUS GUI, do a Factory Reset to clear the NVRAM.

5. Try to enjoy ASUS's firmware, and keep missing DD-WRT. (you can just flash back to dd-wrt if you ever want)

Current Known Issues and other Notes

  • UPNP is currently not working for the RT-N16, so for now leave the feature disabled unless you want a full CPU Load. Fixed with SVN trac Changeset #13527
  • Access Restriction with MAC-Filter doesn't work on Asus RT-N16. trac Ticket #1319(as of 12/18/09)
  • On this router reset button will only bring you to recovery mode. If you wish to restore defaults, use wps button while plugging power in. Post By Eko

Other:

This router does have a recovery mode if ever needed for flashing, and to access it, press the reset button, then plug in power, and tftp the firmware you want to flash. Dont forget to do a Factory Reset in the GUI before and after every flash to make sure you dont have any nvram problems or conflicts.

Special thanks to Eko for making this possible!