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Tomato Firmware is a replacement firmware for the Linksys WRT54G and Buffalo WHR-G54 series of wireless routers based on a Linux core. The firmware is developed by Jonathan Zarate and is based off othe GPL sourcecode released by Linksys and includes proprietary modules developed by Broadcom. It features a rich graphical user interface that relies heavily on AJAX and a realtime SVG-based graphical bandwidth monitor. The firmware exposes access to many hardware features and tweaks including the ability to increase the transmit power of the wireless antenna.
MSRP $0.00
Release date December, 2006
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Features
- Linux-based replacement firmware for Linksys WRT54G and Buffalo WHR-G54 series of wireless router
- AJAX-based GUI
- real-time bandwidth monitoring of all types ports (WAN, LAN, wireless-LAN, bridge)
- Extensive QoS rules
- Can be run in several wireless modes:
- Access point (AP)
- Wireless client station (STA)
- Wireless ethernet (WET) bridge
- Wireless distribution system (WDS aka wireless bridging)
- Simultaneous AP and WDS (aka wireless repeating)
- Minimal reboots - Very few configuration changes require a reboot.
- Wireless LAN Radio power of adjustement , antenna selection, and 14 wireless channels.
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Tomato Firmware
100%
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OpenWRT
0%
MSRP --
Released January, 2009
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
Cons
- Can be tricky to install--not for all users or the faint-of-heart
- Has the potential to brick a router
Tomato Firmware
100%
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DD-WRT
0%
Reviews
November 4, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Excellent bandwidth monitoring (real-time, daily, monthly, etc.)
- AJAX-based GUI
- Access to antenna power settings
- Extensive QoS functionality
- Time-of-day access rules
- Rock-solid operation with minimal reboots
- Can run router in multiple wireless modes: access point (AP), wireless client station (STA), wireless ethernet bridge (WET), wireless distribution system (WDS), simultaneous AP + WDS
- Supports event-based scripting, including overwriting SES button action
- Turns on the SpeedBoost (aka Afterburner) functionality disabled by Linksys in later models
- Can schedule reboots and scripts to run periodically
Cons
- Limited help and support
- Possiblity of bricking your router without refund or warranty
Competitors
Cybo prefers
Tomato Firmware over
DD-WRT
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January 16, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Excellent bandwidth monitoring (real-time, daily, monthly, etc.)
- AJAX-based GUI
- Access to antenna power settings
- Extensive QoS functionality
- Time-of-day access rules
- Rock-solid operation with minimal reboots
- Can run router in multiple wireless modes: access point (AP), wireless client station (STA), wireless ethernet bridge (WET), wireless distribution system (WDS), simultaneous AP + WDS
- Supports event-based scripting, including overwriting SES button action
- Turns on the SpeedBoost (aka Afterburner) functionality disabled by Linksys in later models
- Can schedule reboots and scripts to run periodically
- WDS setup is straight forward and it works flawlessly.
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August 18, 2008
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Excellent bandwidth monitoring (real-time, daily, monthly, etc.)
- AJAX-based GUI
- Access to antenna power settings
- Extensive QoS functionality
- Time-of-day access rules
- Rock-solid operation with minimal reboots
- Can run router in multiple wireless modes: access point (AP), wireless client station (STA), wireless ethernet bridge (WET), wireless distribution system (WDS), simultaneous AP + WDS
- Supports event-based scripting, including overwriting SES button action
- Turns on the SpeedBoost (aka Afterburner) functionality disabled by Linksys in later models
- Can schedule reboots and scripts to run periodically
Cons
- Limited help and support
- Possiblity of bricking your router without refund or warranty
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October 28, 2008
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Excellent bandwidth monitoring (real-time, daily, monthly, etc.)
- AJAX-based GUI
- Access to antenna power settings
- Extensive QoS functionality
- Time-of-day access rules
- Rock-solid operation with minimal reboots
- Can run router in multiple wireless modes: access point (AP), wireless client station (STA), wireless ethernet bridge (WET), wireless distribution system (WDS), simultaneous AP + WDS
Cons
- Limited help and support
- Possiblity of bricking your router without refund or warranty
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March 10, 2009
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0 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
Did not agree with any pros
Cons
- Limited help and support
- Possiblity of bricking your router without refund or warranty
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August 18, 2008
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0 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
Did not agree with any pros
Cons
- Possiblity of bricking your router without refund or warranty
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