I'm sorry for talking about other custom firmware on DD-WRT forum, [...]
My first thought was that this was an inappropriate post, but after considering it, this could be very helpful. Also, the forum rules don't forbid linking to other projects/software as long as it pertains to the discussion at hand. So, no apology necessary for me, though I can't speak for everyone else. :)
I would much rather get DD-WRT working on my device, as it would appear to be more customizable than Tomato USB. However, if the device is indeed fully supported, and Tomato USB is released under the terms of the GPL, then perhaps the code would help the DD-WRT devs get it working.
My question to you, RBZ, is this: can you confirm that you've personally got it running with Tomato USB, and that none of the signal strength issues mentioned in this thread are present? Is 802.11n mode supported? Are there issues when changing the configuration?
I hope this isn't just a situation where the documentation claims the device is supported (like in the case of DD-WRT RT-N10 support) when in fact there are numerous issues that may render it unusable to some people. I hope it's not the case, but I tend to suspect that it it is... if the problem the DD-WRT devs are having has to do with Broadcom drivers/specs not being available, then frankly I don't see how the Tomato USB devs are privy to special information that the DD-WRT devs don't have. But I'll be happy if I'm wrong.
Thanks in advance, RBZ. I'll continue to dig around in the Tomato USB documentation, and perhaps even try both firmwares and compare results when I have some time this weekend. If no one objects, I'll post back here with my results. If anyone else intends to try this as well, please get back to us when you've done so.
Let me reiterate: my intention is not to ultimately use Tomato USB, but perhaps this information can help us get DD-WRT working on the RT-N10.
EDIT: Just noticed that you said you were about to try build 54 next... according to the Tomato USB build types page, the RT-N10 is only supported on build 52 and earlier.
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No signal loss, Wireless N working and no problems in configure the router. In fact, default configurations work perfectly.
I personally installed the firmware without any problem.
I tried like everyone else to make DD-WRT Firmware work on this router without any success and I hope that this will help DD-WRT creating a version that will work 100%.
I use TomatoUSB since 5 December and still haven't found any wireless/stability problems.
The Asus RT-N10 and some new Asus routers have a new processor, K26 and maybe DD-WRT doesn't work because of the processor driver.. The problem wasn't only the Wireless-N, the Firmware doesn't detect the Antenas, etc.
Thanks for the information, RBZ. Unfortunately, after looking around a bit, it would seem that the Tomato firmware includes proprietary binary-only drivers from Broadcom. This is why the wireless is able to work flawlessly on Tomato USB. Unfortunately, I don't think that using these drivers is an option for the DD-WRT project.
So it would seem we are back to square one with DD-WRT on the Asus RT-N10.
Broadcom took out all the code for BCM5356 chipset from this version of SDK - like it doesn't exist. I've never seen this before - in all previous SDK updates Broadcom only added new chipsets, never removed any… Don't know why they did it.
Anyway, I tried to put all that code back in, but apparently it didn't work. I'm not sure yet whether I'm going to pursue this further, or just drop the RT-N10 support as Broadcom did. If the binary part of the driver doesn't support BCM5356 anymore - we can't do anything.
This is unfortunately the problem when dealing with a company that doesn't provide open-source drivers. They can just yank this stuff out on a whim. It may also be a cautionary tale against using a distribution that relies on closed drivers.
If this is how Broadcom does things, then I guess we can either hope the DD-WRT devs keep up the good work they're doing on the RT-N10 support, or simply purchase already supported hardware.
couldn't we just use build 52 then, if it's stable?
You could try, but it would probably be best if you went to the Tomato USB forums to discuss getting it working. This thread may not be an appropriate place to do so.
4. Plug the router in and connect the router to the PC using any LAN port on the router, but don't to the WAN port.
5. Open Firefox or IE, type 192.168.1.1
The router will try to put you through a wizard, but ignore it and hit the back to main screen button.
6. Goto the adminstration page/menu and firmware upgrade.
Browse to the location where you stored the DD-WRT .trx file and do the flash.
You will get a completed screen.
7. you should be able to access DD-WRT by typing 192.168.1.1. Change the username and password when prompted.
Give it a few minutes and then flash the Tomato file into the router using the Administration menu of the DD-WRT.
Make sure to unzip the file tomato-K26-1.28.9052MIPSR2-beta23-Std.rar (as it is a RAR) and change the extension from the zipped file of Tomato from .trx to .bin
Let it complete.
8. Type in 192.168.1.1 to access tomato.
After Tomato is flashed, you set your adapter back to obtain IP address automatically.
Hook everything up as you will normally use it.
You may need to kill the power to your router and modem, give it a couple of minutes, and restart to get an IP address assignment.
Now, I followed exactly all those steps and I BRICKED the ROUTER!
What the Hell is wrong?
Router can't Get WAN IP.
Yes, router can't get Auto DHCP, WAN IP, Gateway and DNS from my ISP.
if you are able to access your original asus fw but can't connect to internet, you just have to reset the default settings on the router with the reset button from it's back
I've been using this router for at least a MONTH now. I'm using the Tomato firmware.
Tomato Firmware v1.28.9052 MIPSR2-beta23 K26 Std
I can say the Wifi also has problems. Wifi drops also, and you can't detect it even if you put in a bigger antenna and practically stand next to it with your laptop or mobile phone.
I don't know if my wifi devices have the problem, but it seems the router is, because it's INCONSISTENT.
Sometimes wifi is 50% sometimes 100%, and so on...
But Internet on wired connections don't drop so often I experience.
