Wireless-N Configuration

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-First your router must be upgraded to the newest firmware, and obviously MUST be an N capable unit. There are many different factors that can affect N performance. RF interference, Router brands, Congested Wireless locations etc. +First your router must be upgraded to the newest firmware, and obviously MUST be an N capable unit. There are many different factors that can affect N performance. RF interference, Router brands, Congested Wireless locations etc. Also, if you have B and G clients on your network, DD-WRT will automatically downclock to those speeds.
All N capable routers are MIMO (Multiple Input/Multiple Output). Technical [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIMO Specs] All N capable routers are MIMO (Multiple Input/Multiple Output). Technical [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIMO Specs]
Due to this fact, multiple antennas will operate on different frequencies in order to provide the best signal quality regardless of the location. Due to this fact, multiple antennas will operate on different frequencies in order to provide the best signal quality regardless of the location.
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 +To ensure the best operating conditions, open the Web-GUI and navigate to Status->Wireless. At the bottom there is a tab called "Site Survey." Click it to view all wireless traffic nearby and find a channel that is not being broadcasted (1-11). Use this channel you've selected if having problems with connectivity.

Revision as of 23:42, 11 October 2009

Configuring your Wireless Settings for N Speeds

First your router must be upgraded to the newest firmware, and obviously MUST be an N capable unit. There are many different factors that can affect N performance. RF interference, Router brands, Congested Wireless locations etc. Also, if you have B and G clients on your network, DD-WRT will automatically downclock to those speeds.

All N capable routers are MIMO (Multiple Input/Multiple Output). Technical Specs

Due to this fact, multiple antennas will operate on different frequencies in order to provide the best signal quality regardless of the location.

To ensure the best operating conditions, open the Web-GUI and navigate to Status->Wireless. At the bottom there is a tab called "Site Survey." Click it to view all wireless traffic nearby and find a channel that is not being broadcasted (1-11). Use this channel you've selected if having problems with connectivity.


As for the following, these configurations worked for that particular user. So don't think that they will work for you!

For the WRT310N

DD-WRT v24-sp2 (09/01/09) std (SVN revision 12774M NEWD Eko)


Basic Config


  • Wireless Network Mode Mixed
  • Channel 4 (was the least populated for my area)
  • Channel Width 40 Mhz
  • Wide Channel Upper
  • Wireless Security WPA2 AEP (TKIP+AES didn't work for me)


Advanced Settings


  • Frame Burst Disabled
  • Afterburner Disabled
  • TX Power 28

For ASUS WL500W

Using EKO SVN 13000 V24sp2 NEWD-2 Big


Basic Config

  • Wireless Network Mode Mixed
  • Channel Auto
  • Channel Width Auto
  • Wireless Security WPA2 Personal Mixed (TKIP+AES)


Advanced Settings


  • MIMO - Transmission Fixed Rate Auto
  • Transmission Fixed Rate Auto
  • Frame Burst Disable
  • Afterburner Disable
  • TX Power 71