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? 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.
Your computer only has to go to the router instead of repeatedly scouring the web for a commonly visited site. How to Turn DNSMasq On or Off? If you want to turn on DNSMasq in DD-WRT, go to the Setup –> Basic Settings Tab. Click the following under the DHCP server section: Use DNSMasq for DHCPUse DNSMasq for DNS Go down to the bottom and click “Apply Settings.” Your router will now be using DNSMasq. 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.
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. While I may write an article in the future on Tomato or DD-WRT tweaking, I'm going to go through the setup here using the new "Merlin" firmware.
Eric Sauvageau, the author of the modified firmware, states of this: "The primary goals of this project are to fix bugs, add a few basic features and tweaks to the original firmware. Sounds good to me. Note: Some ideas covered in this article may apply to other consumer or enterprise level hardware. Assumptions: Navigate to "Wireless->Professional" and check the "Tx Power adjustment" and reduce it if possible. Note 2: Check out "USB Application-> 3G/4G"... very interesting stuff. 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.
Note on 26-Jan-2013: Until someone updates this page (with CFE update etc.), you may want to read here: [edit] NVRAM issue 25-May-2013: Since BrainSlayer posted some experimental K3.X Images, the NVRAM Issue becomes almost obsolete. Please have a look at the Installation Instructions for further instructions. 9-Apr-2013: It seems more recently manufactured units come pre-loaded with the 64K v1.0.1.3 CFE and so are not compatible with standard DD-WRT builds. 1-Nov-2012: Fractal has indicated that the NVRAM is resolved and that 5Ghz is working. [1] [edit] DD-WRT Alternatives [edit] Hardware Specifications [edit] Know your hardware buttons [edit] New K3.X Builds [edit] K2.6 Builds [edit] Open the case.
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. Download the files here. (taken from wiki) The new K3.x Builds seem to take all the complexity out of the equation on what build you have and the CFE issues. Forethinker. The story Skip this section if you think your life is short. 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. I had trouble connecting to wifi on college campus and it also did not filter SSL connections properly, which meant I had unprotected Google images access.
Oh my. Then years of exploration began: OpenDNS, Dans-guardian, squidguard, qustodio... and even trying to lock myself out of the administrator's account! As with all computer security, there is no perfect parental control, but there is pretty good one: DD-WRT + OpenDNS + iptables. My attempts are listed in chronological order and the ones I current use is noted with * K9 Web Protection: works by using an application layer filtering, so the encrypted SSL connections are not filtered. I used iptables before, but only for firewall. OpenDNS Settings Access Restriction IPv6. 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.. WHy, cos its easy to search for.. :; Idea - to keep a base for info for building, choosing and using external antenni with your router - Learn about building the good old yagi antenna (directional) Excellent thread about how to build a panel antenna Learn about building the good old cantenna (Circular waveguide antenna (Directional) Learn about various options...
Try to understand gain, milliwats, dbi, dbd etc etc.. I want to start this thread, not Broadcomm specific, but as a way for folks to learn about external antennas, and how they can help in a point to point situation. A good antenna works both on transmit, AND receive. 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.
Note on 26-Jan-2013: Until someone updates this page (with CFE update etc.), you may want to read here: [edit] NVRAM issue 25-May-2013: Since BrainSlayer posted some experimental K3.X Images, the NVRAM Issue becomes almost obsolete. Please have a look at the Installation Instructions for further instructions. 9-Apr-2013: It seems more recently manufactured units come pre-loaded with the 64K v1.0.1.3 CFE and so are not compatible with standard DD-WRT builds. 1-Nov-2012: Fractal has indicated that the NVRAM is resolved and that 5Ghz is working. [1] [edit] DD-WRT Alternatives [edit] Hardware Specifications [edit] Know your hardware buttons [edit] New K3.X Builds [edit] K2.6 Builds [edit] Open the case.
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. 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. I will NOT be responsible for damages that occur due to the use of this firmware. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. NOTESPlease see the Frequently Asked Questions page, Wikibooks entry, and the included README before installing. Download(please don't link the files directly - Thanks) Firmware Tomato_1_28.7z (3MB / SHA1: 832e9cd5d6437eeb758e898d8c22834578f0cb36) Old Versions Questions? Turn Your $60 Router into a User-Friendly Super-Router with Tomato. Alternative Firmware for Wireless APs: Thibor | Networking content from Windows IT Pro. So far, I've told you about three alternative firmware packages for wireless access points (APs): DD-WRT, OpenWRT, and Talisman. 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.
Like the other firmware packages, Thibor is based on the open source code published by Linksys. Like DD-WRT, OpenWRT, and Talisman, Thibor includes enhancements to the core features available in the Linksys firmware. Added features include static DHCP leasing, a port redirector, a site survey tool, support for DDNS including the ZoneEdit tool, and Wake-on-LAN capability. In the previous articles of this series, I said that the firmware packages include ipchains firewall software.