Questions about asus wl 520gu the dd wrt instructions say i can flash this same as asus deluxe, which in turn suggests to use the web interface of the stock firmware. Installing ddwrt firmware on asus wl500gp v2 copy run. However, when setting up the printer with windows 7, added the port with the new ip address and see no connection went to check with th. Asus wl520gc restore firmware from bricked unit silly chicken. Factory reset router through original fw web interface. Nov 15, 2009 try to setup the wl520gu at wireless print server, reconfiguredassigned the printer with a different i. The cd that comes with the router contains the asus firmware restoration utility. More googling reveals that perhaps this device only has 2mb of flash instead of the 8mb on the wl 520gu. Jul 31, 2009 installing on an asus wl520gu installing from oem firmware. Then, after waiting a long long long time for v24 and testing trashy beta versions with key features stripped out ipv6, for example and realising that supposedly neat features like multiple essids didnt actually work that well, i got just plain tired of. Im guessing its the naslike function, but im not sure where to compare spec for spec. Wirelessly and simultaneously share printing and scanning functions for multiple users.
Hacking the asus wl520gu wireless router jeff keyzer. It was pretty good, very inexpensive, and rather configurable. The power adapter shown in the initial fcc filing is a. Mail assure offers near 100% filtering accuracy with data from over two million. Tomato firmwareinstallation and configuration wikibooks, open. All you need to do is use my easy to use router screen capture program. The upgrade to this open source firmware was seamless and the router is stable, fast, and provides good wireless connections up to 200ft away through 2 interior walls and 1 exterior wall. Later will detail on how to utilize the router via ddwrt with its various functions. I like ddwrt overall and was a loyal v22 and 23 user for a long time. I spose im considering this option because i currently have an asus wl520gu set up as a repeater bridge, and that is a solid little unit. However, when setting up the printer with windows 7, added the port with the new ip address and see no connection went to.
Asustek computer incorporated asus manufactures a series of network routers directly. If the wrt54g is definitely a problem, are there any other routers out there. Had zyxel 660r in router mode but was tired of troubleshooting two devices. Tomato firmwareinstallation and configuration wikibooks.
Electronics go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals. Connect to your router using a lan port and install software. Try to setup the wl520gu at wireless print server, reconfiguredassigned the printer with a different i. Some people find the asus firmware upgrade utility to be a complete pain in the arse to download and install, and is useless for apple and linux. First we need to get the asus into recovery mode, do this by holding the reset button for 35 seconds, the power button will begin to blink slowly 2 seconds on 2 seconds off connect your computer directly to the asus router with a. Should i put ddwrt or tomato or openwrt on my asus wl520gu.
First we need to get the asus into recovery mode, do this by holding the reset button for 35 seconds, the power button will begin to blink slowly 2 seconds on 2 seconds off connect your computer directly to the asus router with a lan cable. I read somewhere that the firewalls clash and that some vista computers and laptops have issues when connected to the wrt54g. Should read asus wl520gu vs wl500 gp v2 just curious if anyone knows the real difference between these routers. For initial flash use same procedure as all asus wl 500xx series routers. Model user name password all routers with ddwrt v23 firmware root. Ddwrt is a linux based alternative opensource firmware suitable for a great variety of wlan routers and embedded systems. Hacking the asus wl 520gu wireless router jeff keyzer. By adding your router i can create all the guides, screenshot databases and have your router work in my programs.
This will make getting me the data easy and simple. Sep 29, 2009 bring up the asus firmware restoration program. If you download the new uclinuxdist buildroot, you should follow the instructions to apply necessary kernel patches. I replaced my asus wl 500w and linksys 610n dual band router with 3 of these. If you havent installed the firmware go here first. One response to improving wifi speed on asus wl520gc and ddwrt outsourced it services dallas on september 20th, 2014 3. After flashing ddwrt firmware hes now got everything he wants from the little guy. Asus wl520gu is a 125mbps wirelessg router which supports printer and file sharing functionw with. Putting your asus wl520gc into bridge mode or any device running ddwrt v24 microallow this wireless device to connect to an existing wireless network fantastic as a alternative to the xbox 360 wireless adapter after installing the ddwrt firmware login to your router. Asus wl 520gu ez wireless router with allinone printer server. Once the firmware is selected, press the upload button. Starting with v23 sp1, the default username is root and the default password is admin. Asus wl 550ge for initial flash see all asus wl 500xx series routers.
Wikipedia lists 31 thirdparty firmware distros install ddwrt. Also, download the second bin firmware to your computer. I built a repeater network about a year ago using asus wl 520gc routers. Its ez ui gives users the easiest way to set up and manage a router. I like dd wrt overall and was a loyal v22 and 23 user for a long time. Asus wl500g original for initial flash see all asus wl 500xx series routers.
Jul 21, 2011 i bought a very, very tiny one in taipei, taiwan last year. Hacking the asus wl520gu wireless router mightyohm. Apr 22, 2010 last night updated the wl330ge with a custom version of ddwrt. Last night updated the wl330ge with a custom version of ddwrt. Asus wl520gc restore firmware from bricked unit silly. Asus wl520gu is a 125mbps wirelessg router which supports printer and file sharing functionw with a usb port. Fixed stationethernet bridge mode for wl 3 e2fsck no longer takes in account last check time when invoked with p.
Step 1 void warranty hidden screws rubber feet removed. Default settings including the ssid are per asus s manual. I replaced my asus wl500w and linksys 610n dual band router with 3 of these. As of ddwrt v24 final release you are able to use the webgui to enable, setup and configure usb support. Posted in wireless hacks tagged antenna, asus, ddwrt, wifi, wl330ge power cycling a problematic modem. Download the uclinuxdist buildroot release 08032006.
Asus wl 520gu as a wireless bridge i ate your baby. Ez qos powerful and easilyoperated bod bandwidth on demand. Simple port forwarding currently supported routers if your router is not listed on this site or in the programs i can add them. Tomato is a small, lean and simple replacement firmware for linksys wrt54gglgs, buffalo whrg54swhrhpg54 and other broadcombased routers. The wl 520gu is a value product from asus, so both the packaging and accessories reflect that. Last week, my buddy scott moser pointed me to the tiny asus wl 330ge. After the asus recovery tool or also the tftp sais everything was successfull, the wl 520gu is not answering anymore. I have the asus wl 520gu wireless router and i am interested in flashing an open firmware for 2 sets of reasons. Should read asus wl 520gu vs wl 500 gp v2 just curious if anyone knows the real difference between these routers. The asus wl520gu requires the use of the usbohci driver.
I decided to switch to linksys 54gs routers about 6 months ago to stabilize the network. Installing tomato firmware from oem firmware may need a little massaging to get it on the device. Just in case you need help while your wl520gc is mid upgrade. Asus wl 500g premium specific wiki page asus wl 500g premium v2.
The minute you get this router, just install tomato firmware or ddwrt and start using. Last week, my buddy scott moser pointed me to the tiny asus wl330ge. Installing on an asus wl520gu installing from oem firmware. Default settings including the ssid are per asuss manual the power adapter shown in the initial fcc filing is a. I have had the two original asus routers with the 64 build on them sitting around for months. I bought a very, very tiny one in taipei, taiwan last year. Asus encourages and supports this use and advertises several routers as particularly suitable for dd wrt including especially the rtn16 gigabit router. Asus zenfone max plus m1 is a smartphone designed to go the distance, to accompany you on all of lifes adventures, and to bring you the bigger picture. Asus wl 520gu is a 125mbps wirelessg router which supports printer and file sharing functionw with a usb port. Installing teddy bear mod on asus wl520gu unfold all fold all more options. I put the wl 520gu in pppoewan mode and then set up qos on it for my voip box and set up other bandwidth limits on all the rest of the lan ports. Apr 03, 2008 the asus wl 520gu turned out to be a solid wireless g router with a decent amount of features available to the user, albeit through its horrendously ugly user interface.
This is the preferred utility for uploading new firmware distributions since many firmwares reject a different distributions firmware if one attempts to use the web interface. Is a stock linksys wrt54g compatible with windows vista. Asus wl520gc into bridge mode with ddwrt silly chicken. Make sure you have another router to connect to the internet. Putting your asus wl520gc into bridge mode or any device running ddwrt v24 microallow this wireless device to connect to an existing wireless network fantastic as a alternative to the xbox 360 wireless adapter. The main emphasis lies on providing the easiest possible handling while at the same time supporting a great number of functionalities within the framework of the respective hardware platform used. I put the wl520gu in pppoewan mode and then set up qos on it for my voip box and set up other bandwidth limits on all the rest of the lan ports. Dont know that the 5ghz really appeals to me at the moment because a big consideration in me picking a router is distance. Questions about asus wl520gu the ddwrt instructions say i can flash this same as asus deluxe, which in turn suggests to use the web interface of the stock firmware. The minute you get this router, just install tomato firmware or dd wrt and start using. Should i put ddwrt or tomato or openwrt on my asus wl.
Before i flashed ddwrt, i read about 10 different guides of varying age, so heres a quick walkthru of how i did it. To obtain the matching version for your router please use the router database. The asus wl520gu turned out to be a solid wireless g router with a decent amount of features available to the user, albeit through its horrendously ugly user interface. Ddwrt forum view topic asus wl520gc flashing question. Asus wl520gu print server setup question verizon fios. Fixed stationethernet bridge mode for wl3 e2fsck no longer takes in account last check time when invoked with p. Asus encourages and supports this use and advertises several routers as particularly suitable for ddwrt including especially the rtn16 gigabit router. This device is beautiful with those firmwares since it has more ram than the linksys wrt54gl. While i personally use wireless n at home, this would be a great choice for a handful of users. The asus firmware restoration utility is available from the asus support site under utilities installed as part of the asus wl 520gu utility. Asus wl520gu ez wireless router with allinone printer server. I was working on the assumption that if the 520gu worked, the 520gc would work.
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