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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.

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Pros:
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Excellent bandwidth monitoring (real-time, daily, monthly, etc.)
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AJAX-based GUI
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Access to antenna power settings
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Extensive QoS functionality
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Time-of-day access rules
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Rock-solid operation with minimal reboots
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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
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Supports event-based scripting, including overwriting SES button action
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Turns on the SpeedBoost (aka Afterburner) functionality disabled by Linksys in later models
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Can schedule reboots and scripts to run periodically
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Possiblity of bricking your router without refund or warranty
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Limited help and support
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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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    Manufacturer Jonathan Zarate
    MSRP $0.00
    Release Date Dec. 8, 2006

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    Created: 08/17/2008 - 13:20
    Modified: 10/28/2008 - 15:41