Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 7:48 Post subject: re: WRT350N & WRVS4400N
Hi,
Can anyone give processor, RAM, ROM details for WRT350N & WRVS4400N. BS, is WRT350N running stable on dd-wrt? how is vpn performance? where can i buy one in EU? or do i need to import from US?
After fighting with a Cisco 851W for the past two weeks (and their terrible support), I'm thinking about switching over to a Linksys and DD-WRT. After seeing multiple SSID support in v.24, I'm about ready to make the jump.
I'm looking at the WRVS4400N for all the giga-bit stuff. I'm expressly interested in the backplane of the switch. I'd like to have my 4 other switches link up over gig-e straight to this box and go from there. There are about 50 PC's total on this network, and the internet is an 8/2 package from Charter.
Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 21:27 Post subject: Re: re: WRT350N & WRVS4400N
brill wrote:
Hi,
Can anyone give processor, RAM, ROM details for WRT350N & WRVS4400N. BS, is WRT350N running stable on dd-wrt? how is vpn performance? where can i buy one in EU? or do i need to import from US?
Thanks
WRT350N 300Mhz CPU 32 Mb RAM 8 Mb Flash
As far as i know the WRT350N is not yet available outside of the US.
I run dd-wrt v24 beta on my WRT350N, and it runs very stable.
VPN performance i have not checked.
I wouldn't consider a WRT350N because the release of the WRT350NV2 with completely different hardware (Broadcom vs Marvell + Atheros) is probably imminent.
The WRVS4400N is really fascinating. It is based on two SoCs from Star Semi (9109 + 9202, both ARM9 based), the Vitesse VSC7385 Gigabit and the Marvell TopDog draft-n WLAN chipset. According to the GPL sources the 9109 has access to 32 MB RAM and the 9202 to 64 MB RAM.
Oh great I don't understand stupid Linksys. They release a million versions of the same product while totally changing the internals. This WRT350N v2 has NOTHING in common with the old v1 and since its so based on a Marvell platform there is little chance it will supported by DD-WRT or any third party firmware. Gotta grab those v1 units fast..
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Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 0:22 Post subject:
adisor19 wrote:
Oh great I don't understand stupid Linksys. They release a million versions of the same product while totally changing the internals. This WRT350N v2 has NOTHING in common with the old v1 and since its so based on a Marvell platform there is little chance it will supported by DD-WRT or any third party firmware. Gotta grab those v1 units fast..
Adi
They lowered the output power and put in higher gain antennas, most likely to try and equal the output of version 1 with dummied down cheaper processors brands. I have to agree, snatch up the version 1's as soon as possible. They will be collectors like the WRT54GS V2.
Ver 1 (1.8 dBi/3.0 dBi/1.7 dBi Antennas)
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Stated Output Power (Manual)
17 - 23 dBm (50 - 197 mW)
Tested Output Power
20 - 23 dBm (102 - 197 mW)
Ver 2 (2.4 dBi/3.4 dBi/2.3 dBi Antennas)
========================
Stated Output Power (Manual)
N/A (Missing)
Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 15:00 Post subject: WRVS4400N
So what I'm getting is that the WRVS4400N might be a viable option for me, but not to worry with the 350N since I'd probably get stuck with a v2 and be screwed.
Anyone know if the WRVS4400N will run DD-WRT for sure?
Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 15:08 Post subject: Re: WRVS4400N
popeyecu wrote:
So what I'm getting is that the WRVS4400N might be a viable option for me, but not to worry with the 350N since I'd probably get stuck with a v2 and be screwed.
Anyone know if the WRVS4400N will run DD-WRT for sure?
No no no. The WRVS4400N is a totally new platform that will probably never be supported by DD-WRT. Go grab a WRT350N while you still can as the v2 is not out yet.
Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 16:55 Post subject: Re: WRVS4400N
popeyecu wrote:
So what I'm getting is that the WRVS4400N might be a viable option for me, but not to worry with the 350N since I'd probably get stuck with a v2 and be screwed.
The only reason for a 350N would be the need for USB. There is no USB on the WRVS4400N.
I don't need USB because I use a Gigabit NAS and this fits perfect with the WRVS4400. USB costs RAM for the module and performance of the system so I don't like it.
My WRVS4400N is already on the way. I like the idea of two SoCs (both have a kernel image running ) I don't know any other GPL-source router with so much horsepower.
popeyecu wrote:
Anyone know if the WRVS4400N will run DD-WRT for sure?
The big plus is that you get the complete sourcecode except the WLAN module. So there is no rev engineering necessary and porting openwrt or dd-wrt or modifying the GPL-source on your own should be a breeze.
I like the idea of having that much horsepower too, but unfortunately, I'm on a bit of a time crunch and don't really have the time to make my own port. I don't need USB, but I think the 350N is still going to be the way for me to go. 300mhz and 32mb of RAM should be plenty.
Thanks everyone for the help. Just one more thing, I'll be flashing the mini_generic through the standard Linksys web interface, right? Is there any reason to get the 350n-specific firmware afterwards?
Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 17:08 Post subject: Re: WRVS4400N
mimos wrote:
popeyecu wrote:
So what I'm getting is that the WRVS4400N might be a viable option for me, but not to worry with the 350N since I'd probably get stuck with a v2 and be screwed.
The only reason for a 350N would be the need for USB. There is no USB on the WRVS4400N.
I don't need USB because I use a Gigabit NAS and this fits perfect with the WRVS4400. USB costs RAM for the module and performance of the system so I don't like it.
My WRVS4400N is already on the way. I like the idea of two SoCs (both have a kernel image running ) I don't know any other GPL-source router with so much horsepower.
popeyecu wrote:
Anyone know if the WRVS4400N will run DD-WRT for sure?
The big plus is that you get the complete sourcecode except the WLAN module. So there is no rev engineering necessary and porting openwrt or dd-wrt or modifying the GPL-source on your own should be a breeze.
Ummm.. good luck with that ! If you manage to port DD-WRT to it, then my hat's off to you Indeed it is a powerfull device but it's also radically different then any other one out there...
I like the idea of having that much horsepower too, but unfortunately, I'm on a bit of a time crunch and don't really have the time to make my own port. I don't need USB, but I think the 350N is still going to be the way for me to go. 300mhz and 32mb of RAM should be plenty.
Thanks everyone for the help. Just one more thing, I'll be flashing the mini_generic through the standard Linksys web interface, right? Is there any reason to get the 350n-specific firmware afterwards?
I think you should flash the mini_350n over the linksysinterface.. Can anyone else confirm ?
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Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 20:14 Post subject:
adisor19 wrote:
popeyecu wrote:
Hmm,
I like the idea of having that much horsepower too, but unfortunately, I'm on a bit of a time crunch and don't really have the time to make my own port. I don't need USB, but I think the 350N is still going to be the way for me to go. 300mhz and 32mb of RAM should be plenty.
Thanks everyone for the help. Just one more thing, I'll be flashing the mini_generic through the standard Linksys web interface, right? Is there any reason to get the 350n-specific firmware afterwards?
I think you should flash the mini_350n over the linksysinterface.. Can anyone else confirm ?
Adi
Yes, I can confirm that the Linksys interface can be used. You must do a full 30 second reset using the reset button afterwards. _________________ WRT350NV1 Firmware: v24
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Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 20:50 Post subject:
I flashed my wrt350n with the mini generic using the Linksys web interface, then did a reset, and everything went well. I was under the impression that the 350n specific firmware is for use with tftp, and that the generic firmware is for use with the web interface (Linksys or dd-wrt). At least that's what I got from reading Brainslayer's messages, like this one:
I don't understand stupid Linksys. They release a million versions of the same product while totally changing the internals. This WRT350N v2 has NOTHING in common with the old v1 and since its so based on a Marvell platform there is little chance it will supported by DD-WRT or any third party firmware. Gotta grab those v1 units fast..
) I don't know any other GPL-source router with so much horsepower.