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{{Languages|What is DD-WRT?}} {{Languages|What is DD-WRT?}}
[[Image:Wpa2.JPG|thumb|The current [[Web Interface|web interface]] of DD-WRT]] [[Image:Wpa2.JPG|thumb|The current [[Web Interface|web interface]] of DD-WRT]]
-'''DD-WRT''' is a third party developed [[wikipedia:Firmware|firmware]] released under the terms of the GPL for many ieee802.11a/b/g/h/n wireless routers based on a Broadcom or Atheros chip reference design.+'''DD-WRT''' is a third party developed [[wikipedia:Firmware|firmware]] released under the terms of the GPL for many IEEE 802.11a/b/g/h/n wireless routers based on a Broadcom or Atheros chip reference design.
-The firmware is maintained by BrainSlayer and is hosted at [http://www.dd-wrt.com/ dd-wrt.com]. The first versions of DD-WRT were based on the Alchemy Firmware from [http://www.sveasoft.com/ Sveasoft Inc], which is in turn based on the original [[wikipedia:GNU_General_Public_License|GPL]]'d Linksys firmware and a number of other open source projects. DD-WRT was created directly from Sveasoft's software decision to start charging for their firmware, closing the door to opensource.+The firmware is maintained by BrainSlayer and is hosted at [https://secure.dd-wrt.com/ dd-wrt.com]. The first versions of DD-WRT were based on the Alchemy Firmware from [http://www.sveasoft.com/ Sveasoft Inc], which is in turn based on the original [[wikipedia:GNU_General_Public_License|GPL]]'d Linksys firmware and a number of other open source projects. DD-WRT was created directly from Sveasoft's software decision to start charging for their firmware, closing the door to open source.
At present DD-WRT is available for free, although a different business model is being [http://forum.bsr-clan.de/ftopic4612.html drafted] by BrainSlayer in order to pay his salary, as this is his full time job. At present DD-WRT is available for free, although a different business model is being [http://forum.bsr-clan.de/ftopic4612.html drafted] by BrainSlayer in order to pay his salary, as this is his full time job.
-The new version of DD-WRT (v24) ''is a completely new project''. DD-WRT offers many advanced features not found in the OEM firmwares of these devices, or even the firmware available for purchase from Sveasoft. It is also free of the product activation or tracking found in the Sveasoft firmware.+The newer DD-WRT versions (v2.4 and v3.0) are ''a completely new project''. DD-WRT offers many advanced features not found in OEM firmware of these devices, or even the firmware available for purchase from Sveasoft. It is also free of the product activation or tracking found in the Sveasoft firmware.
-'''Note:''' Beta firmware, by its very nature, will contain bugs. It is not recommended to install beta firmware on large networks that are used for businesses, etc. However, there is now a bugtracker in place for DD-WRT firmware located here:'' [http://www.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/bugtracker/ DD-WRT Bugtracker].+'''Note:''' Beta firmware, by its very nature, will contain bugs. It is not recommended to install beta firmware on large networks that are used for businesses, etc. However, ticket can be submitted for DD-WRT bugs here:'' [http://svn.dd-wrt.com/timeline '''trac system'''].
Among other features not found in the original Linksys firmware, DD-WRT adds the [[Kai Daemon]] for the [http://www.teamxlink.co.uk/ Kai Console Gaming network], [[wikipedia:Wireless Distribution System|WDS]] [[wireless bridging]]/repeating protocol, [[wikipedia:RADIUS|Radius Authentication]] for more secure wireless communication, advanced [[Quality of Service]] controls for bandwidth allocation, and software support for the SD-Card hardware modification.<br> Among other features not found in the original Linksys firmware, DD-WRT adds the [[Kai Daemon]] for the [http://www.teamxlink.co.uk/ Kai Console Gaming network], [[wikipedia:Wireless Distribution System|WDS]] [[wireless bridging]]/repeating protocol, [[wikipedia:RADIUS|Radius Authentication]] for more secure wireless communication, advanced [[Quality of Service]] controls for bandwidth allocation, and software support for the SD-Card hardware modification.<br>
-What does dd stand for in dd-wrt? Sash: its the german car numberplate code for Dresden.+What does dd stand for in dd-wrt? Sash: its the German car numberplate code for Dresden.
 + 
__TOC__ __TOC__
=Requirements= =Requirements=
* A computer (Windows, Linux, Mac, whatever) * A computer (Windows, Linux, Mac, whatever)
* A broadband internet connection (DSL, Cable, or similar) * A broadband internet connection (DSL, Cable, or similar)
-* A Linksys WRT54G/GL/GS router or other [[Supported Devices|supported]] router.+* A [[Supported Devices|supported]] router.
-* The DD-WRT firmware image from [http://www.dd-wrt.com The DD-WRT Project]+* The DD-WRT firmware image from [https://secure.dd-wrt.com The DD-WRT Project]
* Follow the instructions under [[Installation]] to install the new firmware on your router. * Follow the instructions under [[Installation]] to install the new firmware on your router.
-=Features=+= Features =
 +New features, updates and fixes can be found in the [[Changelog]] (deprecated). For code and issue tickets, see the SVN revisions at the [http://svn.dd-wrt.com/timeline timeline].
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-| align="left" | [[Glossary#Dynamic DNS|Dynamic DNS]] ([http://www.dyndns.com/ DynDNS], [http://www.easydns.com/ easyDNS], [http://freedns.afraid.org/ FreeDNS], [http://www.no-ip.com/ No-IP], [http://www.tzo.com/ TZO], [http://www.zoneedit.com/ ZoneEdit], custom, and others)+| align="left" | [[Glossary#Dynamic DNS|Dynamic DNS]] ([http://www.dyndns.com/ DynDNS], [http://www.easydns.com/ easyDNS], [http://freedns.afraid.org/ FreeDNS], [http://www.tzo.com/ TZO], [http://www.zoneedit.com/ ZoneEdit], custom, and others)
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-| align="left" | [[Glossary#Hotspot| Hotspot Portal]] ([http://www.sputnik.com Sputnik Agent] ,[http://www.chillispot.info/ Chillispot])+| align="left" | [[Glossary#FreeRADIUS Server | FreeRADIUS Server]]
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 +| align="left" | [[Glossary#Hotspot| Hotspot Portal]] ([http://www.sputnik.com Sputnik Agent], [http://www.chillispot.info/ Chillispot])
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=Supported & Recommended Devices= =Supported & Recommended Devices=
 +There are pages for '''[[Supported Devices]]''' and '''[[Firmware FAQ#Which router should I buy?|recommended devices]]'''.
-For a list of supported and recommended devices, check '''[[Supported Devices]]'''.+=Which build to flash on my router=
 +'''[NOTE]''' - ALWAYS do a [[Hard reset or 30/30/30]] on the router BEFORE and AFTER flashing from OEM firmware. It is highly recommended also for flashing in DD-WRT, unless otherwise directly by the device wiki.
 +'''[NOTE]''' - Do not use Backup/Restore anytime you change the firmware build number or type. Backup/Restore should only be used with the exact same build and type, to restore a known good configuration on that same build.
-=Which V24 build do I flash onto my router=+Check [[Supported Devices]] to fine the router chipset, and whether any special flashing procedures are required.
- +<br>Also check your wl0_corerev [[Corerev_List|here]] or by issuing this command in telnet or ssh: ''nvram get wl0_corerev''<br>
- +'''corerev determines if VINT (vintage) or NEWD (new driver) builds are required for broadcom folder (kernel 2.4) builds. In newer builds (e.g. [ftp://ftp.dd-wrt.com/betas/2017/10-17-2017-r33555/broadcom/ here], the NEWD name has been dropped, as they are now the normal builds.'''
- +
-'''[NOTE] - ALWAYS do a [[Hard reset or 30/30/30]] on the router BEFORE and AFTER flashing a firmware build.'''+
- +
-'''[NOTE] '''- Do not use Backup/Restore anytime you change the firmware build even from one svn to another. Backup/Restore should only be used when the exact same build (same svn) is reloaded or if a hard reset is done and you wish to restore the configuration on that same build. +
- +
-Check [[Supported Devices]] to see which chipset your router has and whether any special flashing procedures are required.+
- +
-First check your wl0_corerev by issuing the following command in telnet.<br>+
-nvram get wl0_corerev<br>+
- +
- +
-The following Broadcom chipsets require the [http://www.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/down.php?path=downloads%2Fothers%2Feko%2FV24_FINAL-VINT/ VINT] builds:+
 +The following chipsets/devices require the VINT builds.
*Any older routers using Broadcom 4702/4710 chipsets (125MHz) and have mini-PCI cards wl0_corerev < 5 (such as Belkin F5D7130-4 v1000 - v1112) *Any older routers using Broadcom 4702/4710 chipsets (125MHz) and have mini-PCI cards wl0_corerev < 5 (such as Belkin F5D7130-4 v1000 - v1112)
*Linksys WRT54G v1 *Linksys WRT54G v1
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*Sitecom WL-105b *Sitecom WL-105b
- +The following chipsets/devices require the [http://www.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/down.php?path=downloads%2Fv24%2FBroadcom/ normal] builds.
- +
-The following Broadcom chipsets require the [http://www.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/down.php?path=downloads%2Fv24%2FBroadcom/ normal] builds (sometimes referred to as NEWD):+
- +
*Asus WL-520GU *Asus WL-520GU
*Buffalo WHR-G125 *Buffalo WHR-G125
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*All newer routers using Broadcom 4704, 4785, 5354, 5365 chipsets *All newer routers using Broadcom 4704, 4785, 5354, 5365 chipsets
- +The following chipsets/devices can run either but normal is recommended). Read the device wiki for details.
-The following chipsets can run both the [http://www.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/down.php?path=downloads%2Fv24%2FBroadcom/ normal] (recommended- sometimes referred to as NEWD) and [http://www.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/down.php?path=downloads%2Fothers%2Feko%2FV24_FINAL-VINT/ VINT] builds.+
- +
*Buffalo WHR-HP-G54, WHR-G54S *Buffalo WHR-HP-G54, WHR-G54S
*Linksys WRT54G v4.0 *Linksys WRT54G v4.0
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*All routers using Broadcom 5352 chipset *All routers using Broadcom 5352 chipset
*All routers using Broadcom 4712 chipset (BCM4712) with wl0_corerev 5 or higher *All routers using Broadcom 4712 chipset (BCM4712) with wl0_corerev 5 or higher
- 
- 
-The normal build (sometimes referred to as NEWD) uses a new wireless driver where the [[NEWD or VINT|VINT]] (vintage build) uses an older one. 
=File Versions= =File Versions=
-Different versions of the firmware have different features. The tables below attempt to outline the features of each version but sometimes the features of a specific version are changed. You can check the [http://svn.dd-wrt.com:8000/browser/src/router/configs config files] on the SVN server to verify exactly what features are in each specific version for official Brainslayer builds, but the config files for Eko's unofficial versions are not published.+Different versions of the firmware have different features. The tables below attempt to outline the features of each version but sometimes the features of a specific version are changed. You can check the [http://svn.dd-wrt.com/browser/src/router/config config files] on the SVN server to verify exactly what features are in each specific version for official Brainslayer builds, but the config files for Eko's unofficial versions are not published.
==Atheros Based Devices (incl. UBNT)== ==Atheros Based Devices (incl. UBNT)==
 +
 +Atheros based devices typically only have one version of the firmware available per model. The feature set in Atheros builds are generally limited by the amount of flash memory that a unit has. So basically, Atheros 4MB flash units have features somewhat similar to a Broadcom K2.6 mini version while 8MB Atheros flash units have features more similar to a Broadcom K2.6 BIG version, but the features will vary. Atheros builds are still pre-baked and specific to its unit, so features in one unit's version may slightly differ from another unit's version.
==Broadcom Based Devices== ==Broadcom Based Devices==
 +Broadcom based devices have several different versions available to choose from. Consult '''Note 4''' in the [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=51486 Peacock Announcement] from the Broadcom forum for information about which versions can run on your hardware.
===V24_pre_sp2 K24=== ===V24_pre_sp2 K24===
This consolidated chart is a WIP. If you spot something wrong or needed to be added, pm me. [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/profile_sec.php?mode=viewprofile&u=68435 DarkShadow]<br> This consolidated chart is a WIP. If you spot something wrong or needed to be added, pm me. [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/profile_sec.php?mode=viewprofile&u=68435 DarkShadow]<br>
Need verification of pound and tcpdump Need verification of pound and tcpdump
-====Build Features====+====K2.4 Build Features====
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-'''<font color=red><big><big>WARNING:</big></big></font> Do not use the K2.6 builds unless you are certain your device can support it! It will brick it!''' [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=63757 Forum thread about K26 build supported broadcom based router List]+'''<font color=red><big><big>WARNING:</big></big></font> Do not use the K2.6 builds unless you are certain your device can support it! It will brick it!''' [https://secure.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=63757 Forum thread about K26 build supported broadcom based router List]
====K2.6 Build Features==== ====K2.6 Build Features====
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This version is always based on the current sources and atm only available for kernel 2.4 based units. This version is always based on the current sources and atm only available for kernel 2.4 based units.
-The version is available from the DD-WRT [http://www.dd-wrt.com/shop/catalog Shop]. <br>+The version is available from the DD-WRT [https://secure.dd-wrt.com/shop/catalog Shop]. <br>
-Updates for this special firmware version are provided in the special [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=17 Customer Downloads & Updates] forum.+Updates for this special firmware version are provided in the special [https://secure.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=17 Customer Downloads & Updates] forum.
Firmware releases customized to your corporate design are also available. Firmware releases customized to your corporate design are also available.
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==Ralink Based Devices== ==Ralink Based Devices==
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 +Ralink based devices typically only have one version of the firmware available per model.
==x86 Based Devices== ==x86 Based Devices==

Revision as of 20:17, 7 February 2018

The current web interface of DD-WRT
The current web interface of DD-WRT

DD-WRT is a third party developed firmware released under the terms of the GPL for many IEEE 802.11a/b/g/h/n wireless routers based on a Broadcom or Atheros chip reference design.

The firmware is maintained by BrainSlayer and is hosted at dd-wrt.com. The first versions of DD-WRT were based on the Alchemy Firmware from Sveasoft Inc, which is in turn based on the original GPL'd Linksys firmware and a number of other open source projects. DD-WRT was created directly from Sveasoft's software decision to start charging for their firmware, closing the door to open source.

At present DD-WRT is available for free, although a different business model is being drafted by BrainSlayer in order to pay his salary, as this is his full time job.

The newer DD-WRT versions (v2.4 and v3.0) are a completely new project. DD-WRT offers many advanced features not found in OEM firmware of these devices, or even the firmware available for purchase from Sveasoft. It is also free of the product activation or tracking found in the Sveasoft firmware.

Note: Beta firmware, by its very nature, will contain bugs. It is not recommended to install beta firmware on large networks that are used for businesses, etc. However, ticket can be submitted for DD-WRT bugs here: trac system.

Among other features not found in the original Linksys firmware, DD-WRT adds the Kai Daemon for the Kai Console Gaming network, WDS wireless bridging/repeating protocol, Radius Authentication for more secure wireless communication, advanced Quality of Service controls for bandwidth allocation, and software support for the SD-Card hardware modification.

What does dd stand for in dd-wrt? Sash: its the German car numberplate code for Dresden.

Contents

Requirements

  • A computer (Windows, Linux, Mac, whatever)
  • A broadband internet connection (DSL, Cable, or similar)
  • A supported router.
  • The DD-WRT firmware image from The DD-WRT Project
  • Follow the instructions under Installation to install the new firmware on your router.

Features

New features, updates and fixes can be found in the Changelog (deprecated). For code and issue tickets, see the SVN revisions at the timeline.

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13 languages *
802.1x Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) *
802.1x Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) *
Access Restrictions *
Ad hoc *
Afterburner *
Client Isolation Mode *
Client Mode (supports multiple connected clients) *
DHCP Forwarder (udhcp) * * *
DHCP Server (udhcp or Dnsmasq) * * *
DNS Forwarder (Dnsmasq) * * * *
DMZ * * *
Dynamic DNS (DynDNS, easyDNS, FreeDNS, TZO, ZoneEdit, custom, and others) *
FreeRADIUS Server * * *
Hotspot Portal (Sputnik Agent, Chillispot) *
IPv6
JFFS2 (JFFS2)
MMC/SD Card Support (hardware modification required)
NTP * * *
ntop Remote Statistic (ntop) *
OpenVPN Client & Server (only in -vpn build of the firmware) *
Port Triggering *
Port Forwarding *
PPTP VPN Server & Client *
QoS Bandwidth Management *
QoS L7 Packet Classifier (l7-filter) *
RFlow *
Routing (BIRD) *
Samba FS Automount *
Syslog *
Rx Antenna *
Tx Antenna *
Show Status of Wireless Clients and WDS with System Uptime/Processor Utilization * *
Site Survey * *
SNMP * * *
SSH server & client (dropbear) * *
Startup, Firewall, and Shutdown scripts (startup script) *
Static DHCP * * *
Style (Changeable GUI; v.23) *
Supports New Devices (WRT54G V3, V3.1, V4, V5 and WRT54GS V2.1, V3, V4)
Telnet server & client * *
Transmit Power Adjustment (0-251mW, default is 28mW, 100mW is safe) *
UPnP * * * *
USB
VLAN * * * *
WOL (Wake On Lan) (WOL) *
WDS Connection Watchdog *
WDS Repeater Mode *
Wireless MAC Address Cloning *
Wireless MAC Filter * *
WMM (Wi-Fi MultiMedia) * *
WPA over WDS *
WPA/TKIP with AES *
WPA2 *
Xbox Kaid (Kai Engine) * * *

Supported & Recommended Devices

There are pages for Supported Devices and recommended devices.

Which build to flash on my router

[NOTE] - ALWAYS do a Hard reset or 30/30/30 on the router BEFORE and AFTER flashing from OEM firmware. It is highly recommended also for flashing in DD-WRT, unless otherwise directly by the device wiki.

[NOTE] - Do not use Backup/Restore anytime you change the firmware build number or type. Backup/Restore should only be used with the exact same build and type, to restore a known good configuration on that same build.

Check Supported Devices to fine the router chipset, and whether any special flashing procedures are required.
Also check your wl0_corerev here or by issuing this command in telnet or ssh: nvram get wl0_corerev
corerev determines if VINT (vintage) or NEWD (new driver) builds are required for broadcom folder (kernel 2.4) builds. In newer builds (e.g. here, the NEWD name has been dropped, as they are now the normal builds.

The following chipsets/devices require the VINT builds.

  • Any older routers using Broadcom 4702/4710 chipsets (125MHz) and have mini-PCI cards wl0_corerev < 5 (such as Belkin F5D7130-4 v1000 - v1112)
  • Linksys WRT54G v1
  • Linksys WAP54G v1
  • Sitecom WL-105b

The following chipsets/devices require the normal builds.

  • Asus WL-520GU
  • Buffalo WHR-G125
  • Linksys WRT54G v8.0-8.2
  • Linksys WRT54GS v7.0
  • All newer routers using Broadcom 4704, 4785, 5354, 5365 chipsets

The following chipsets/devices can run either but normal is recommended). Read the device wiki for details.

  • Buffalo WHR-HP-G54, WHR-G54S
  • Linksys WRT54G v4.0
  • Linksys WRT54GL 1.0 & 1.1
  • All routers using Broadcom 5352 chipset
  • All routers using Broadcom 4712 chipset (BCM4712) with wl0_corerev 5 or higher

File Versions

Different versions of the firmware have different features. The tables below attempt to outline the features of each version but sometimes the features of a specific version are changed. You can check the config files on the SVN server to verify exactly what features are in each specific version for official Brainslayer builds, but the config files for Eko's unofficial versions are not published.

Atheros Based Devices (incl. UBNT)

Atheros based devices typically only have one version of the firmware available per model. The feature set in Atheros builds are generally limited by the amount of flash memory that a unit has. So basically, Atheros 4MB flash units have features somewhat similar to a Broadcom K2.6 mini version while 8MB Atheros flash units have features more similar to a Broadcom K2.6 BIG version, but the features will vary. Atheros builds are still pre-baked and specific to its unit, so features in one unit's version may slightly differ from another unit's version.

Broadcom Based Devices

Broadcom based devices have several different versions available to choose from. Consult Note 4 in the Peacock Announcement from the Broadcom forum for information about which versions can run on your hardware.

V24_pre_sp2 K24

This consolidated chart is a WIP. If you spot something wrong or needed to be added, pm me. DarkShadow
Need verification of pound and tcpdump

K2.4 Build Features

V24_pre_sp2 K24 build features

  Micro (1) Micro Plus (2)(7) Micro Plus ssh (2)(7) Mini (1) Mini Hotspot Kaid (2) Mini USB (2) USB Generic (1) Mini USB FTP (2) Nokaid (1) Open VPN JFFS Small (2) STD (1) STD NoKaid (2) STD NoKaid No Hotspot NoStor (2) STD NoKaid USB (2) VOIP (1) VPN (1)(3) Big (2)(4) Mega (1)(4)
Access Restrictions
AnchorFree
Asterisk                                  
Bandwidth Monitoring
Chillispot                      
Connection Warning Notifier      
Dynamic DNS
EoIP Support        
ext2 Support                
ext3 Support                          
FreeRADIUS Server                                  
Hotspot System                      
HTTP Redirect
HTTPS Support for Web Mngt              
IPv6 (5)                      
JFFS2 (6)          
kaid                            
MMC/SD Support                  
NoCat                    
NTFS Support                                    
OpenVPN                            
Pound                                  
PPTP Client/PPTP Server      
ProFTPd                            
  Micro (1) Micro Plus (2)(7) Micro Plus ssh (2)(7) Mini (1) Mini Hotspot Kaid (2) Mini USB (2) USB Generic (1) Mini USB FTP (2) Nokaid (1) Open VPN JFFS Small (2) STD (1) STD NoKaid (2) STD NoKaid No Hotspot NoStor (2) STD NoKaid USB (2) VOIP (1) VPN (1)(3) Big (2)(4) Mega (1)(4)
QoS
radvd              
Repeater
RFlow                
Samba/CIFS client                    
Security Log      
SFTP                                  
SIPatH/Milkfish                              
SMTP Redirect
SNMP                  
SPI Firewall/Iptables
Sputnik                  
SSH    
Syslogd
tcpdump                                
Telnet
Tx power adjust
UPnP
USB                        
VPNC                                
Wake On LAN
Wifidog                      
WPA/WPA2 Per/Ent
Wiviz      

Notes


(1)Official dd-wrt builds by Brainslayer
(2)Eko specialized Broadcom Only Builds
(3)Smaller VPN JFFS builds are available for 4MB units: downloads/others/eko
(4)Only on DD-WRT v24 (8MB+ flash required)
(5)Apparently, IPv6-related features DO NOT work by default in DD-WRT v24. See IPv6 on v24.
(6)Not available on VPN-builds for v24sp1 (see prerequisites for JFFS).
(7) CFE Compressor needed to run. See (http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=38844).

The files for v24 contain six versions:

filename description
dd-wrt.v24_<type>_asus.trx Web interface version for flashing. See Flash Your Asus WL-500G Deluxe
dd-wrt.v24_<type>_generic.bin Generic version for flashing via web interface on all supported devices (including Linksys WRT54G/GL/GS) and for flashing Siemens SE505 with boot tftp on 192.168.2.1
dd-wrt.v24_<type>_wrt54g.bin tftp versions for WRT54G. You CAN use this to flash via web interface but do so only AFTER you have done so using the mini version. These versions were just made specifically for TFTPing to those routers. (v5/v6 note: Since the WRT54G/GS v5-v6 uses a modified WAP54Gv3 once made 'linux ready', it will not accept these standard WRT54G/GS firmwares. You must use the 'generic' build for TFTPing to these units).
dd-wrt.v24_<type>_wrt54gs.bin tftp versions for WRT54GS. You CAN use this to flash via web interface but do so only AFTER you have done so using the mini version. These versions were just made specifically for TFTPing to those routers.
dd-wrt.v24_<type>_wrt54gsv4.bin tftp versions for WRTGSv4. You CAN use this to flash via web interface but do so only AFTER you have done so using the mini version. These versions were just made specifically for TFTPing to those routers.
dd-wrt.v24_<type>_wrtsl54gs.bin tftp versions for WRTSL54GS. You CAN use this to flash via web interface but do so only AFTER you have done so using the mini version. These versions were just made specifically for TFTPing to those routers.
dd-wrt.v24_<type>_moto.trx For initial Flash Your Motorola WR850G (Micro and Mini builds ONLY)

where <type> is a placeholder for mini, std, voip, etc. For upgrading from the original Linksys firmware, please use the mini version first and flash it from the web interface. After this first flash you can then upgrade to any distribution of your choice.

Note eko's builds are for Broadcom only (both K24 and K26).

V24_pre_sp2 K26

WARNING: Do not use the K2.6 builds unless you are certain your device can support it! It will brick it! Forum thread about K26 build supported broadcom based router List

K2.6 Build Features

K2.6 Build Features

  Mini Mini Hotspot Mini USB Mini USB NAS OpenVPN OpenVPN Small STD NoKaid Small STD USB NAS VOIP VOIP Small Big Mega (Giga)
Access Restrictions
AnchorFree •'"
Asterisk                          
Bandwidth Monitoring
Chillispot                
Connection Warning Notifier
Dynamic DNS
EoIP Support      
ext2 Support                    
ext3 Support                    
Hotspot System                
HTTP Redirect
HTTPS Support for Web Management
IPv6              
JFFS2          
kaid                  
MMC/SD Support                          
NoCat                
NTFS Support                  
OpenVPN                
Pound                          
PPTP Client / PPTP Server
ProFTPd                
  Mini Mini Hotspot Mini USB Mini USB NAS OpenVPN OpenVPN Small STD NoKaid Small STD USB NAS VOIP VOIP Small Big Mega (Giga)
QoS
radvd              
Repeater
RFlow        
Samba/CIFS client              
Security Log
SFTP                  
SIPatH/Milkfish                
SMTP Redirect
SNMP          
SPI Firewall/Iptables
Sputnik              
SSH  
Syslogd
tcpdump                          
Telnet
Tx power adjust
UPnP
USB              
VPNC                    
Wake On LAN
Wifidog                
WPA/WPA2 Per/Ent
Wiviz  

Notes

K26 builds do not have MMC/SD support yet.

Special Versions

Screenshot of a QoS version
Screenshot of a QoS version

Currently brainslayer offers a special version of DD-WRT with extended QoS capabilities:

  • set maximum bandwidth available per netmask/MAC address (v.24-SP1: even for different vlans)
  • set a default rule for any unconfigured netmask/MAC address

This version is always based on the current sources and atm only available for kernel 2.4 based units. The version is available from the DD-WRT Shop.
Updates for this special firmware version are provided in the special Customer Downloads & Updates forum.

Firmware releases customized to your corporate design are also available.

Intel IXP Based Devices

Ralink Based Devices

Ralink based devices typically only have one version of the firmware available per model.

x86 Based Devices