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DD-WRT is not actually a product, it is a 3rd party firmware for routers, which, in many cases, adds much more functionality to the router.  More information can be found here.

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ProSCORE
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71
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Can give $60 routers features of $600 routers
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Very large database of compatible hardware
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Huge community, lots of support information
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Many useful features for network administrators
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Ability to over/underclock processor (depends on router)
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Can be tricky to install--not for all users or the faint-of-heart
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Has the potential to brick a router
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This report was started August 17, 2008 at 1:20 pm by Erik
with the last edit occurring November 2, 2009 at 9:24 pm by lazychris2000
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Competitors

DD-WRT is ranked 2nd among it's competitors.  See the top picks in Routers »
Tomato Firmware

Tomato Firmware

MSRP  $0.00    Released  December, 2006
Pros
  • Excellent bandwidth monitoring (real-time, daily, monthly, etc.)
  • AJAX-based GUI
  • Access to antenna power settings
  • Extensive QoS functionality
Cons
  • Limited help and support
  • Possiblity of bricking your router without refund or warranty
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6 reviews
79
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OpenWRT

OpenWRT

MSRP  --    Released  --
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Pros

  • Can give $60 routers features of $600 routers
  • Very large database of compatible hardware
  • Huge community, lots of support information
  • Many useful features for network administrators
  • Ability to over/underclock processor (depends on router)

Cons

  • Can be tricky to install--not for all users or the faint-of-heart
  • Has the potential to brick a router

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DD, WRT, DDWRT