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If you want to use ddwrt on your asus rtn16 the first thing you have to do is install. I called asus again and offered to download my amazon invoice again. Asus rtn16 running ddwrt v24sp2 092212 mega build 20006. This is a tech tip tuneup report for an asus rt n16 router how to install ddwrt firmware and how to install tomato firmware instructions came from here. This setup tutorial has been created, tested and is working on asus rt n16 router, flashed with ddwrt v24sp2 080710 mega, svn revision 14896. Ddwrt is a linux based alternative opensource firmware suitable for a great variety of wlan routers and embedded systems. Unfortuntely after the upgrade then is no network connectivity. Asus factory default usernamepassword is adminadmin. Can someone recommend a way to get ddwrt kingkong on asus rt n16 router to get the 300 mbps rate which is possible on stock firmware. Fast gigabit ethernet, support usbhard drive and printer and open source ddwrt. Ddwrt on asus rtn16 asus rt n16 the super router just bought the router after a lot of research and it was worth investing, if u want to do lot of things in our home network then this is the one.
If you are only interested in vpn functionality without being hassled in installing a dd wrt. It is strippeddown with only basic features to fit in the limited flash space, and additional software packages are unlikely to fit. How to install ddwrt firmware or tomato firmware on an asus rt. Ddwrt forum forum index broadcom soc based hardware. Description on asus rt n16 pressing save firewall button on administrationcommands tab causes to hang up the device. Download these two files below by clicking on them and saving them to the. Highend components and thermal solutions, made possible by our years of industry experience, provide better efficiency, performance, and quality. Installing ddwrt firmware on the asus rt n16 router. I had such good success with installing ddwrt that i did not read thoroughly the instructions for installing the tomato firmware on the asus rt n16 router. I collected the following boot log by connecting a serial console. For users interested in ddwrt but afraid of flashing a router due to concerns about warranty and bricking, flashrouters offers preflashed routers with recent, stable ddwrt releases for purchase. Product warranty or service will not be extended if. I recently ordered one of the newer asus routers just to stay up on the wifi world and i decided on the rt n16.
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Pressing save firewall button hang up asus rt n16 15230 mega k2. Ive got my rt n16 working with a huawei e160 3g modem on three, using the beta builds out of the box, no problems as far as i can see. Buy asus rt n16 wirelessn 300 maximum performance single band gaming router. Rt n16 flashed with the best build of ddwrt for the router ethernet cable ac adapter we have both 110v120v usa adapters and 110v240v international ac adapters, we ship based on your address, or ask us if you have questions this item is for a router that has been flashed with ddwrt firmware. Highend components and thermal solutions, made possible by our years of industry experience, provide better. Turn the rt n16 router into a wireless storage center by attaching an external hard drive via usb 2. After satisfied with this i plan to install the mega for the same version ddwrt.
This is a tech tip tuneup report for an asus rtn16 router how to install ddwrt firmware and how to install. Hi, this video will demonstrate, how to replace the original asus rt n16 firmware with ddwrt. How to install ddwrt on the asus rtn16 mayfield it. The only thing i lost during the upgrade was the ability to bridge my wan port to the ports 3 and 4. Download these two files below by clicking on them and saving them to the computer which will be used to flash the router. This is a tech tip tuneup report for an asus rtn16 router how to install dd wrt firmware and how to install.
I have two rt n16 s and both exhibit the same problem whe ugrading to k3. Dd wrt is a linux based alternative opensource firmware suitable for a great variety of wlan routers and embedded systems. If you have a good isp with fast upload speeds then you have could use an ultimate asus rtn16 setup that can easily access your files or network while abroad, download your torrents automatically for you, serve your media, host your files, track all your bandwidth and give you fast wifi. Supply power to monstrous gaming rigs with our power supply units. How to install ddwrt firmware on a asus rtn16 wireless.
Doing a file transfer shows the rate is almost double the speed as the ddwrt kingkong firmware. How to install ddwrt on the asus rtn16 mayfield it consulting. Wifi led is off, the device does not respond to ping. Besides the internet connection i also use the local area for hi speed transfers and. Download master, a unique technology found in asus wireless solutions, features several innovations to simplify the download process. Special thanks to eko for making the initial work on getting the rt n16 to work with ddwrt. How to install ddwrt on an asus rtn16 router david xia. Details of the ddwrt firmware build variations are found here. I normally like openwrt firmware however its still listed as a work in progress for this router. The rtn16 does require the k26 firmware builds as broadcom has not released. Do not flash a mega build on devices with 4mb flash memory. If you are only interested in vpn functionality without being hassled in installing a ddwrt. How to install ddwrt on an asus rtn16 router march, 2015 by david xia. Remember to follow the peacock thread first for background, use this page to identify your router model correctly, and use the ddwrt download search page ddwrt downloads page or secure version to ensure that you are getting the correct file or files, as often is required for the job.
Next step is to load the opensource firmware from tomato. The micro version of ddwrt is the only version for broadcom routers with 2mb flash. The router is running a mega rtn16 firmware from here. I have several other ddwrt routers that have similar requirements due to the hardware needing a special build. Installing ddwrt firmware on the asus rtn16 router. The main emphasis lies on providing the easiest possible handling while at the same time supporting a great number of functionalities within the framework of the respective hardware platform used. Installing tomato firmware on the asus rtn16 router. Asus rtn16 devices with broadcom wifi chipsets have limited openwrt supportability due to limited floss driver availability for broadcom chips.