WHR-HP-G300N: What is the most stable firmware version

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Spontex
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 10, 2017 10:00    Post subject: WHR-HP-G300N: What is the most stable firmware version Reply with quote
Hey,

I want to update my good old Buffalo WHR-HP-G300N. So my question is what is the most stable firmware version right now for my router?

The DD-WRT router database is pointing to a release from 2010 and Buffalo itself offers a release from 2012.

What version should I install these days in order to have a stable and hassle-free WiFi?


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PostPosted: Sat Feb 18, 2017 12:13    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Sat Feb 18, 2017 12:42    Post subject: Reply with quote
Spontex wrote:


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PostPosted: Sat Feb 18, 2017 23:45    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'd like to know too.

Also wondering if it will handle openvpn. My server doesn't like the NordVPN or OpenVPN software, so I'm hoping someone can tell me that as well.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 19, 2017 10:56    Post subject: Reply with quote
tatsuya46 wrote:


tumbleweed LOL


At least I was able to attract you to reply Very Happy

sflesch wrote:
I'd like to know too.


I am asking myself if there are any DD-WRT usage statistics and reported bug data. I would pick the latest version with a high usage combined with a low amount of bug reports (percentage wise).
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 20, 2017 15:13    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi,Spontex,based wich version you have on this device?i mean v1.2 or v2 on v1.2 going atheros AR7240,but on v2 is broadcom.On mine WHR-HP G300N spinning DD-WRT v3.0-r30949 std (12/15/16) Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 20, 2017 16:43    Post subject: Reply with quote
Dratas wrote:
Hi,Spontex,based wich version you have on this device?i mean v1.2 or v2 on v1.2 going atheros AR7240,but on v2 is broadcom.On mine WHR-HP G300N spinning DD-WRT v3.0-r30949 std (12/15/16) Rolling Eyes


I assume mine is Atheros. From the Status page:

CPU ModelAtheros AR7240 ver 1 rev 1.2 (0x00c2)

V3.0-r30949 is good or bad?

What about VPN?
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 20, 2017 16:58    Post subject: Reply with quote
The WHR-HP-G300N is very limited with its 4 MB flash + only 400 MHz cpu would not do well for VPN by any standards of today.
There is an old thread here -
http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=481094
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 20, 2017 17:16    Post subject: Reply with quote
I have this router myself as a second AP to cover my driveway. It does support openvpn i forget which rev starts support but i am running rev DD-WRT v3.0-r30082 std (07/01/16). Just be aware that it is highly likely you will have to update the firmware via tftp recovery. If you are not aware of how to do so familiarize yourself before attempting to flash. If you are using a windows pc to do the tftp flash you will want a switch or hub between the windows pc and the router to keep the interface up, it makes it much easier timing wise to nail the very small window that tftp is open on the router.
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 20, 2017 17:30    Post subject: Reply with quote
How put in this device stock buffalo fw,because need for flashing to LEDE? Embarassed Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 20, 2017 20:23    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks all. I did read some of the old information I found and was a little confused. I kept reading 4MB, but when I went to my router pages, I saw 32MB. I think I realized the 4MB was the flash, not the usable RAM.

I guess that puts me in the market for a new router at some point if I end up wanting to use vpn.

Is there an up to date thread anywhere that I can find info on newer routers? It seems a lot of the info here is out of date and it's hard to find clear up to date info.
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