[Interest Check] Flash DIR-300 to DD-WRT session

[shadowandy]

What will we be doing
Basically it is a session where DIR-300 owners gather and get their routers flashed to DD-WRT firmware. So if you think the original firmware cannot suit your needs. You might want to give DD-WRT a try. Or you have the burning desire to flash it to DD-WRT but you don't know how to do it, come over.

Who will be involved
Currently, three person will be helping out with the flashing (richneo, liangtam, shadowandy).

When would it be
If there are sufficient demands, it will probably be one of the days from the 7th (evening) to 9th of December. Yes, weekends only.

Where would you all be at
Don't know. Still scouting for a place where there are sufficient power points and cosy enough to stay for a fair bit of time to do the flashing.

How much would it cost
Free. If you wish, you can treat them a cup of drink.

What are the risks
There is a risk of bricking the router. Bricking means that the router won't be functioning anymore. No risk, no gain. If bricked, don't hold the people responsible. They have flashed their own DIR-300 to DD-WRT successfully so their chance of success should be higher.

Why would I want to flash to DD-WRT firmware
DD-WRT offers functionalities which the original firmware doesn't come with. For the feature list of DD-WRT, refer to here.


So do state if you are interested in this session. If the response is not good, then I think we might call this event off.

[shadowandy]

Interested Parties

1. jasonho - FON
2. hirokoboi - DIR-300
3. Nichi - DIR-300

[liangtam]

Up for all to see.
Can cover for La Fonera oso. Other models will depend...

[shuinx2]

hey i have tried and having some problem.. i already can't get tru the first step then u post in ur blog... whenever i hold reset and power on for 30 sec and release... the icon only have 2 lit.. and my network connection is not responding... and oso canot telnet to 192.168.20.81:9000
need more advise...

[liangtam]

It ish hair pulling for first timers.
You may wan attend??

[shuinx2]

Originally Posted by liangtam

It ish hair pulling for first timers.
You may wan attend??

haha no thanks i finally get a hand on it bcoz i realise the cable must be plug to the internet port of DIR-300 but not to the LAN port -.-

[Nichi]

location can try the mac at kallang there...

stadium that one...

they provide quite afew power bricks there...

at least thats wad i saw the last time i was there.

not sure about now though

[ngbc]

Ngee Ann Poly may be a good location on a Sat/Sun... Many study areas there with power points. Can have some snack/drink after that at the canteen
Anyway, I don't own this router, just kapo only.

[Nichi]

Originally Posted by ngbc

Ngee Ann Poly may be a good location on a Sat/Sun... Many study areas there with power points. Can have some snack/drink after that at the canteen
Anyway, I don't own this router, just kapo only.

u must be canteen operator!

jk

[liangtam]

might as well come my school TP.
No food stalls on a sat tho.

But then both school dosn't seems like a nice place for flashing session

[naxchua]

Originally Posted by liangtam

might as well come my school TP.
No food stalls on a sat tho.

But then both school dosn't seems like a nice place for flashing session

wahahaha... but TP, outsider can easily access to the compound meh? the securities there are like very strict...

[hirokoboi]

can i know what's the benefits of flashing to ddr-wrt as compared to the default f/w?

[dragonhole]

ngee ang poly can! But quite out of the way. The security abit lax de, then tonnes of power strip all around the place.

[hirokoboi]

dun go school lar... i would prefer a public place...

[liangtam]

Originally Posted by hirokoboi

can i know what's the benefits of flashing to ddr-wrt as compared to the default f/w?

More stable, basing on linux core.
Reasonable bug fix and more additional functionality??