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How to block websites and ads using a DD-WRT enabled Router. DD-WRT DNSMasq Setup and Local DNS. Advantages of DD-WRT #3: What is DNSMasq? » FlashRouters DD-WRT & VPN Blog. What is DNSMasq?

Advantages of DD-WRT #3: What is DNSMasq? » FlashRouters DD-WRT & VPN Blog

DNS (Domain Name System) is often compared to a phone book for the Internet. When you type in a web address, the name of the website is truly linked to a string of numbers that represent that website’s location or IP Address. Of course, the system is a bit more complex than that but what is important is DNSMasq is a local DNS server that speeds up host-name searches from your computer/Internet connection after pressing enter. Basically, DNSMasq gives the router some advanced enterprise functionality – caching DNS records locally so you have a faster browsing experience.

Setup and Tweak Your New Asus RT-AC66U or N66U Router! (partially OT) Asus has been doing an increasingly impressive job in the "home" WiFi router market.

Setup and Tweak Your New Asus RT-AC66U or N66U Router! (partially OT)

With impressive performance approaching enterprise class routing capability and second-to-none Wifi performance, (for an unmanaged single unit) they're hard to beat for the enthusiast market. By using something like TomatoUSB firmware you can get many enterprise-class features. Asus RT-N66U. From DD-WRT Wiki This 'Dark Night' is a very powerful piece of equipment and the NVRAM issue has been resolved, however, it presents significant risk (bricking) that requires careful adherence to the installation process.

Asus RT-N66U

Note on 26-Jan-2013: Until someone updates this page (with CFE update etc.), you may want to read here: [edit] NVRAM issue. TomatoUSB (shibby) firmware on Asus RT-N66U. How to Install the Asuswrt-Merlin Custom Firmware on an Asus Router. How to flash Tomatousb on Asus RT-N66U. How to Install DDWRT on Asus RT-N66U. This guide is upgraded due to process being much much simpler than it used to be to install DD-WRT on Asus N66U. 1.

How to Install DDWRT on Asus RT-N66U

Download the files here. Forethinker. The story Skip this section if you think your life is short.

Forethinker

I tried to block myself out of pornography ever since I was a teenager. My first attempt was using K9 Web Protection. I took a lot of time to filter false-positive websites, but I was not satisfied for long. OpenDNS - DD-WRT Wiki. Access Restrictions - DD-WRT Wiki. The CATFISH thread - external antenna choice and use. Based on Donny's Peacock, I propose the CATFISH thread..

The CATFISH thread - external antenna choice and use.

WHy, cos its easy to search for.. :; Idea - to keep a base for info for building, choosing and using external antenni with your router - Asus RT-N66U. From DD-WRT Wiki This 'Dark Night' is a very powerful piece of equipment and the NVRAM issue has been resolved, however, it presents significant risk (bricking) that requires careful adherence to the installation process.

Asus RT-N66U

Note on 26-Jan-2013: Until someone updates this page (with CFE update etc.), you may want to read here: [edit] NVRAM issue. Asus RT-N66U. Top 10 Ways to Boost Your Home Wi-Fi. How to Supercharge Your Router with DD-WRT. How to Install DDWRT on Asus RT-N66U. Routers with DD-WRT Firmware Support. Router Database. Tomato Firmware. Tomato is a small, lean and simple replacement firmware for Linksys' WRT54G/GL/GS, Buffalo WHR-G54S/WHR-HP-G54 and other Broadcom-based routers.

Tomato Firmware

It features a new easy to use GUI, a new bandwidth usage monitor, more advanced QOS and access restrictions, enables new wireless features such as WDS and wireless client modes, raises the limits on maximum connections for P2P, allows you to run your custom scripts or telnet/ssh in and do all sorts of things like re-program the SES/AOSS button, adds wireless site survey to see your wifi neighbors, and more. Screenshots This firmware is provided as-is without any warranty. Turn Your $60 Router into a User-Friendly Super-Router with Tomato.

Alternative Firmware for Wireless APs: Thibor. So far, I've told you about three alternative firmware packages for wireless access points (APs): DD-WRT, OpenWRT, and Talisman.

Alternative Firmware for Wireless APs: Thibor

If you missed those stories, you can read them at our Web site at their respective URLs: Continuing this series, this week, I give you a peek into Thibor. Unlike the previously discussed firmware, Thibor is designed specifically for the Linksys WRT54G, WRT54GL, WRT54GS, and WRTSL54GS routers.