The newest DD-WRT that I should try on WRT54G-v3?

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danielwritesback
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 18, 2017 7:49    Post subject: The newest DD-WRT that I should try on WRT54G-v3? Reply with quote
I have observed some dramatic quality improvements on DD-WRT. And, therefore a question: What is the newest, most up-to-date version that I should try on Linksys WRT54G-V3, for use as a router.

Edit: I'm trying to decrease the average cpu load.


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PostPosted: Mon Sep 18, 2017 10:31    Post subject: Reply with quote
Per the Peacock thread, you should use build 14929. Check out I you have to use the mini or micro version on this router based on the flash size.

http://www.dd-wrt.com/site/support/other-downloads?path=betas%2F2010%2F08-12-10-r14929%2Fbroadcom%2F
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 18, 2017 14:10    Post subject: Re: The newest DD-WRT that I should try on WRT54G-v3? Reply with quote
danielwritesback wrote:
I have observed some dramatic quality improvements on DD-WRT. And, therefore a question: What is the newest, most up-to-date version that I should try on Linksys WRT54G-V3, for use as a router.
There have been a lot of posts regarding this lately. For a gateway router, you should probably use a newer build, and many have done so. AP, repeater, and client modes are good with 14929. Be careful using builds newer than 32170. It's always a good idea to read "New Build" threads. However, mrjcd did test 33215, and also suggested the aforementioned builds.

Note that the recently-added SFE accelerated NAT doesn't apply to these older builds (only k3.10+), even though it shows up in the 33215 GUI.

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danielwritesback
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 21, 2017 4:29    Post subject: Re: The newest DD-WRT that I should try on WRT54G-v3? Reply with quote
jwh7 wrote:
]There have been a lot of posts regarding this lately. For a gateway router, you should probably use a newer build, and many have done so. AP, repeater, and client modes are good with 14929. Be careful using builds newer than 32170. It's always a good idea to read "New Build" threads. However, mrjcd did test 33215, and also suggested the aforementioned builds.
Note that the recently-added SFE accelerated NAT doesn't apply to these older builds (only k3.10+), even though it shows up in the 33215 GUI.

I wonder which one of this list has the lowest CPU load?
33215
27858
26866

So far, I tested out version 33215 on my BCM5354 generic, and it seemed to run considerably faster with the new firmware. But, how do I test cpu loading more measurably (better measuring practices for it)?


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jwh7
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 21, 2017 13:54    Post subject: Re: The newest DD-WRT that I should try on WRT54G-v3? Reply with quote
danielwritesback wrote:
I wonder which one of this list has the lowest CPU load? [...] So far, I tested out version 33215 on my BCM5354 generic, and it seemed to run considerably faster with the new firmware. But, how do I test cpu loading more measurably (better measuring practices for it)?
For the same setup, you probably wouldn't notice much difference. Or...your observed "seemed to run considerably faster" could be due to higher CPU use, for example. But, for testing I'd suggest copying large files over the LAN b/t shares on two or more computers, unless you're wondering about other features' impact instead or in addition.
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WRT54G{Lv1.1,Sv6}@250
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danielwritesback
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 21, 2017 23:15    Post subject: Reply with quote
jwh7 wrote:
...for testing I'd suggest copying large files...

Thanks again!

I did this:
main router -> test router
main router -> file server with Webweaver loaded

Oops: K2.4 v33215 Standard had a memory leak, so I loaded the mini version, which is fine. Yes it routes/nats slightly faster than older versions.

Results:
52 megabits, GUI stuck, and httpd crashed. However... With fine tuning, 54 megabits, not stuck, no error.
That fine tuning is triage: http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=1092604#top

Lag is also minimal on both wireless and wired. Pretty good news for the old routers. On the forum, I have read of many newer models that did not go as fast. So, it is possible that we've raised the bar.
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