exocet_cm
In memory of dadkins
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join:2003-03-23
New Orleans, LA
clubs:   | Yep
I have had multiple problems with users and the v5 of the router. So far I've found v4 on some of our shelves at best buy. |
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typicalLinsys
@71.241.x.x
| Typical in the computer biz not just telcom.
This is typical business sense, Just I hope other companies take advantage of this and come out with the dvd recorder versions of the supermulti drive: all wireless standards including wimax in their router, and thensome. Hell, you could even make these things become superpowerful repeaters that blanket your town if you wanted to. (20mile range) Provided you have enough power/antenna equip in the right places. |
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Camelot One
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join:2001-11-21
Sarasota, FL
clubs:
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Re: Yep
Radio shacks are still carrying V2 and V3, right along side the V5. Fortunately you don't even have to look at the serial to figure out if it's one of the older, and thus better models. Just avoid anything with the "Setup" button in place of the normal Linksys logo.
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TKJunkMail
Enjoy the sun
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join:2002-03-03
Avalon, NJ
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|  I'm vindicated for statements on Cisco intentions
I took a lot of flack yesterday for these posts:
»Won't happen again
»Re: Won't happen again but I guess I am vindicated now for my evaluation of what Cisco would do concerning open source.
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Defcon888
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join:2003-07-22
San Bruno, CA
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·DSL EXTREME
| Phew...
When I sent in my WRT54Gv1 for warranty, they sent me a new v4. I still miss the extra LEDs, but I'm glad they didn't send me a v5, which was due for retail sale one week after I got the v4.
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cpayne5
join:2004-01-06 | ~
Why no mention of the WRT54GL, here?
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join:2000-10-28
1 edit | Because as far as the US is concerned it's vaporware?
Whoops; I wuz wrong:
»www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?s···id=15890
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cableties
Premium
join:2005-01-27 | Cool...
The shadow of the router is of a fighter jet. Too bad the router sux.  |
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n8_ball
join:2003-04-25
Mystic, CT
clubs:
2 edits | reply to exocet_cm
Re: Yep
Had a v5 for a day and I can verify it was utter crap. Found a v3 at Walmart for a decent price and couldn't be happier.
FYI - The box I picked up had the Intel Smart Wireless Solutions on the front. It was a V3. The V5 I took back to Best Buy did not have this on the front.
Therefore, if you don't want a V5 look for Intel Smart Wireless Solutions on the left hand side of the box front.
edit - Actually the setup button is an even better clue. |
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hwstar0
join:2003-11-29
La Mesa, CA | An open source mark like UL/CSA/Energy Star etc.
We need a open source mark of approval on consumer goods with embedded processors to ensure the buyer is properly informed.
This will allow more of the public to steer clear of non-upgradable closed source electronics. |
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Primis1
join:2005-06-13
Coldwater, MI
| Cisco....
...is the worst thing to ever happen to Linksys.
Back nefore they acquired them I swore by Linksys. Then after acquisition their firmware began to turn to crap, and nowadays I not only don't recommend Linksys to people, I explicitly tell them to NOT go with Linksys.
Cisco needs to wake up to this. They took a once-respected name and screwed it up big-time by tinkering where no tinkering needed to be done. |
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hwstar0
join:2003-11-29
La Mesa, CA | reply to hwstar0
Re: An open source mark like UL/CSA/Energy Star et
Looks like there might already be one.
»opensource.org/trademarks/openso···0x95.png |
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Mospaw
D O N E
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join:2001-01-08
The Pacific
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Re: Cisco....
said by Primis1  :Cisco needs to wake up to this. They took a once-respected name and screwed it up big-time by tinkering where no tinkering needed to be done. Yeah, and they did that to Linksys too!
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blueeyesm
join:2003-09-05
Waterloo, ON
·Rogers Hi-Speed
| reply to Primis1
said by Primis1 :... tinkering where no tinkering needed to be done. This is quite humourous considering the thread is lossely based open source firmware - tinkering. 
Seriously tho - it's a shame these companies do not open up to allow a user-developed, open firmware area within the product, so that users can customize a product. Or better yet - why not make that a feature on mid-range to higher priced networking equipment? It's obvious one of the successes in this project was the open-source community's response to the idea of opening up the firmware. It improved, corrected, and added to, the product - for free.
So the box might have to cost more money - at least they would make a bit extra on a 'feature'. |
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The2ndclory
join:2004-07-13
Bridgeport, CT
·Optimum Online
| I fall within the 30%
I bought it with the intention of putting 3rd party firmware on it and was a little upset when I found out the news AFTER it had arrived at my door. But all in all its been pretty stable to me. I stream all my movies that I watch wirelessly and I can say its hiccuped once or twice and my laptop couldn't find the AP but when I turn my wireless off and then back on everything is ok so I suspect something to do with the client.
I've been through 3 Wireless APs to get to this one and I'm pretty satisfied now so its all good.
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Towerguy
@clallampud.net | The New Wrt is a WART
I own an ISP and due to flooding problems I have banned them from our network.
It sucks but had to be done because of disruptions they where causing. |
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phazah
join:2004-05-02
Findlay, OH | reply to exocet_cm
Re: Yep
a friend of mine purchased one, and it wouldnt stay connected to his linksys cable modem.
he ended up replacing it with a d-link. |
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phantom6294
join:2002-02-27
Abingdon, MD
·Comcast
| WRT54GS v4 Neutered as well...
The GSv4 was neutered as well; also getting a memory reduction. From 8MB Flash / 32MB RAM to 4MB Flash / 16MB RAM. Basically, this brings it to pre-Gv5 memory levels... luckily though, this is still enough memory to run the 3rd-party firmwars.
From my WRT54GSv4, running dd-wrt.v23-beta2:
~ # cat /proc/meminfo
total: used: free: shared: buffers: cached:
Mem: 14581760 10215424 4366336 0 1409024 4370432
Swap: 0 0 0
MemTotal: 14240 kB
MemFree: 4264 kB
MemShared: 0 kB
Buffers: 1376 kB
Cached: 4268 kB
SwapCached: 0 kB
Active: 3344 kB
Inactive: 2320 kB
HighTotal: 0 kB
HighFree: 0 kB
LowTotal: 14240 kB
LowFree: 4264 kB
SwapTotal: 0 kB
SwapFree: 0 kB
~ #
This is from my main router, a GSv2 running Talisman v1.1
main:~#cat /proc/meminfo
total: used: free: shared: buffers: cached:
Mem: 30945280 12582912 18362368 0 1351680 5185536
Swap: 0 0 0
MemTotal: 30220 kB
MemFree: 17932 kB
MemShared: 0 kB
Buffers: 1320 kB
Cached: 5064 kB
SwapCached: 0 kB
Active: 4452 kB
Inactive: 4196 kB
HighTotal: 0 kB
HighFree: 0 kB
LowTotal: 30220 kB
LowFree: 17932 kB
SwapTotal: 0 kB
SwapFree: 0 kB
main:~#
As I understand it... the "Speedboost" capability is a firmware implementation... NOT a hardware one. Which means buying a GSv4 means you spend and extra $30 for some code in firmware most people won't even use.... huh.
In short, the Gv4 has the same amount of memory as the GSv4, and yet is $30 cheaper. If you can find a Gv4, buy it long before you buy a GSv4. If you want the previous 8MB/32MB models... look for a GS prior to v4. |
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rawgerz
In Debt we trust
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join:2004-10-03
Grove City, PA
·Verizon Online DSL
·Sprint Mobile Broa..
| hmm
I think I will pick one up just for the heck of it, the advanced $600 dollar router features aren't what appeals to me.. it's using a firmware thats probably more stable than Linksys I don't care for theirs.
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damonlab
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join:2001-05-02
Detroit, MI
clubs: | WRT55AG
WRT55AG is a worthless as well. I returned two of them. |
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