[Balamut]

I've flashed Kong's recent dd-wrt build and found no way to configure port aggregation / bonding on LAN ports 1-2.

I've tried to configure it on Setup -> Networking -> Bonding but failed. It does not work (or I did it wrong way).

The aggregation worked well on stock netgear firmware.

Can anyone point me to the good manual for bonding/aggreagtion in dd-wrt? Thank you!

[MDA400]

Here is the link for types of bonding/aggregation in DD-WRT, although it doesnt show you how to configure it.

My guess would be to try going to the VLANs tab first (by networking) and changing ports 1 and 2 to their own VLAN (vlan 3 for example) and make sure to set that vlan to the 'LAN' bridge to the most right of the table (so everything can still communicate).

This is so the aggregation you're trying to enable doesn't affect the rest of the LAN ports when choosing the bonding interface under networking.

Now you should be able to add a bonding interface (balance-rr or 802.3ad for normal cases unless you need a specific type from the link above) and apply the VLAN you made on the VLAN tab to that bond (Make sure you apply settings after every step. I could see where if you added a bond but didnt apply, then it wouldnt enable).

[ddaniel51]

MDA400, the R8500 is a special case as it has 6 ethernet ports.

Under stock firmware ports 1&2 are designated for aggregation.

In DD-WRT ports 3&4 are hard coded for aggregation.

Balamut, I would enable the click box for 3&4 and give it a try.

Ports 5&6 are working but, are not shown in DD-WRT.

[Balamut]

MDA400, thank you very much for your explanation!

I’ve tried almost the same method (see attached shots) and unfortunately it does not work. I’ve also tried to implement it exactly as you suggested – still no success The NAS connected to the ports 1 and 2 keep working well, but with NO aggregation.

Here are my settings on VLAN and Network tabs:

PS: Please, note that I was unable to change the "Assigned to the bridge" setting for the vlan3 and vlan4 to LAN. After changing this box to LAN, saving and reboot, those fields always reverts to the default value "none".

PPS: ddaniel51, I've also tried to set this switch to Trunk and reconnect NAS to ports 3-4 - no success

[Balamut]

I've investigated it more with google and found that at this moment no one have success with aggrigation/bonding on dd-wrt Looks like this feature is not yet implemented or has some serious issues and needs additional testing.

So, if developers can read this - I would happy to help with implementing this func and testing it on R8500!

[RobrPatty]

Is there a stable dd-wrt firmware for this router?
Netgear R8500

[ddaniel51]

Kong's 19 April 2016 29440 build is working ok.

[RobrPatty]

Thanks for the reply ddaniel51. Got it and have router upgraded.

[Lawn Dart]

Does anyone know if this has been fixed/addressed? I've been holding off on the switch from stock to DD-WRT due to this situation.

Thanks in advance.

[Balamut]

AFAIK, nope Even in the latest builds it does not work.

[usmcguy]

Has there been any progress on this? Does anyone know if it is working?

[CharlieBoy]

I have the same question. Anyone knows if Kong’s mod is doing ports 1 & 2 aggregation yet?

[burci]

I worked on trying to get this to work all day. Not having any luck. giving up for now. I'm hoping someone else may get this working and post some instructions on how to get it to work. I can't see ports 5 & 6 on the VLAN tab and can't get the port aggregation working either. Thank to anyone who posts some suggestions.