BUFFALO WHR-G54S wireless router $25 AR free shipping

[giantjoebot]

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Buffalo-...m/oid/155054/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

 

[hansmuff]

Together with the DD-WRT firmware, a killer deal. Excellent.
DD-WRT is here: http://www.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/index.php

Flash your router at your own risk, it's possible to mess it up permanently. Take your time and follow the steps, and all should be good.

 

[giantjoebot]

I've flashed a couple. The method with this router is pretty darn safe. Gives a great signal with the 4dbi antenna that comes with it.

 

[msi1337]

mine is flashed with the dd-wrt firmware..works great!

 

[Slick5150]

I have Tomato WRT on mine. Works great. And that's a GREAT price.

 

[giantjoebot]

I got this one to run as a bridge for a computer that I am setting up for my roommate that is going to dual boot windows and linux. This way I don't have mess with trying to find a wireless adapter that works in linux, and it will probably get a better signal.

 

[Nick5324]

Was looking to pick this router up anyway, nice timing. Thanks OP.

 

[OctaneZ]

Just an FYI, when I went to order I got this message

this item is available for in-store pickup only

 

[highwire]

I am a bit behind the curve on this unit and the 3rd party firmware. What does this firmware get you?

I am going to do some voip, so I am interested in a unit that will do QoS well.

The price is right. Guess I'll walk over and get one.

 

[STotaro]

you can run a pbx on this badboy (Asterisk)

 

[giantjoebot]

The firmware gives you QoS, and a bunch of other features. It will also allow you to boost your signal, and will make it incredibly stable.

I ordered mine online with no problem.

 

[Mucker]

excellent router with DD-WRT.....mine is solid...

 

[ncage]

Originally posted by: giantjoebot
The firmware gives you QoS, and a bunch of other features. It will also allow you to boost your signal, and will make it incredibly stable.

I ordered mine online with no problem.

Be very careful if your using DD-WRT especially if you use QOS. Unfortunately the author seems to put features out there that there are known problems with. I used to have this router and i flashed it with dd-wrt no problem. Is was working great. I was think messing around with QOS for viatalk and guess what? It bricked the router. Yes i tried all the save procedures and nothing would work. I am not the only one this has happened to. Do a search. I was so irritated that a firmware feature could brick the router...the only response i got was "ya that feature is kind of buggy". Well if its kind of buggy why in the world would you include it in a release version of the firmware and ruin some some peoples hardware!?!?! If i had to go with this router i would install tomato instead. I think tomato goes with stability of features which i prefer.

Ncage

 

[giantjoebot]

Originally posted by: highwire
I am a bit behind the curve on this unit and the 3rd party firmware. What does this firmware get you?

I am going to do some voip, so I am interested in a unit that will do QoS well.

The price is right. Guess I'll walk over and get one.

He asked about 3rd party firmware, not DD-WRT in particular. I was just mentioning some of the features that you can get with 3rd party firmware. I'm sorry to hear about your router, but thats the first that I have ever heard of that happening with DD-WRT. Was it an old version?

 

[onelove]

Originally posted by: ncage

Originally posted by: giantjoebot
The firmware gives you QoS, and a bunch of other features. It will also allow you to boost your signal, and will make it incredibly stable.

I ordered mine online with no problem.

...I was think messing around with QOS for viatalk and guess what? It bricked the router. Yes i tried all the save procedures and nothing would work. I am not the only one this has happened to. Do a search. I was so irritated that a firmware feature could brick the router...the only response i got was "ya that feature is kind of buggy". Well if its kind of buggy why in the world would you include it in a release version of the firmware and ruin some some peoples hardware!?!?! If i had to go with this router i would install tomato instead. I think tomato goes with stability of features which i prefer.

Ncage

well, that's a bummer, but here's a $25 replacement for your bricked one. thanks OP - my G54S works great with the DD-WRT firmware.

remember to donate a couple bucks to the DD-WRT project to help them support/develop the project further.

 

[Matt L]

What a bunch of crap. I swear I will never buy from CC. Website shows it can't be shipped, it is available for instore pickup at my local store. I go the checkout and I get "sorry we can't check inventory". I call the 800 number, get connected to Bangolor, then I get some crap about not being able to order it online or over the phone, I HAVE to go to the store to buy it. However every other store withing 50 miles CAN order for instore pick up. So odds are there are 2 units, the drones will buy them and put them up on eBay and they will be gone by time I get there, CC really should go out of business.

 

[highwire]

Thanks for the info giantjoebot and others about DD-WRT and Tomato for this unit.

I googled the f/w sites to skim them and get a picture of what I might need and use for my sys. At the Tomato site. the traffic monitor looks good, and enhanced QoS too. Interesting.

Matt L: sorry you had such a hassle. It worked OK for me, no prob.
At the website, I put the unit in the cart, entered my zip code, the system showed a green check mark next to the local store. I clicked the "pickup at local store" option, did the checkout, printed the purchased page and went to the store. I got there about 25 minutes after ordering, half hoping that it had not been pulled yet, and I'd score a gift cert. But, it was there, ready to go.

 

[rvr2k3]

I've used DD-WRT (several versions) and now I am using Tomato on my WRT-54G. I was getting walloped when using Bit Torrent on my network with DDWRT. All the other computers had real SLOW connection despite me adjusting the QOS settings. Tomato just seems to work much smoother. I still have DDWRT on my "bridge" router, but on my main one I use Tomato.

 

[skarydrunkguy]

Anyone know if this router can be set up as an access point? (Or basically a signal extender that can connect to an existing wireless signal and re-send it. Not sure if access point is the right word.) With on board firmware, 3rd party firmware?

The ad in the paper listed it as a Router/Access Point.

 

[OctaneZ]

It's back in stock online!

 

[Tomer]

Yep, I ordered one a couple hours ago and meant to post they were BIS.

Now, how are CC rebates?

I hope as good as Staples.

 

[Boonesmi]

anyone know if this router has Qos with factory firmware?

 

[giantjoebot]

Originally posted by: skarydrunkguy
Anyone know if this router can be set up as an access point? (Or basically a signal extender that can connect to an existing wireless signal and re-send it. Not sure if access point is the right word.) With on board firmware, 3rd party firmware?

The ad in the paper listed it as a Router/Access Point.

Yes it can.

 

[Matt L]

Well I did get mine, as I thought the store had 2 in stock and I grabbed one. I was able to do the on line order / in store pickup this morning.

The unit was a little strange to set up for me, I've been using a 5 year old SMC Barricade wireless, knew the settings there inside and out. Stumbled my way through changing the address ( my zippered TiVo has it's address permanently set...) and Changed and hid the SSID.

So, what should I know about other firmware? Is it something a non-power user needs to consider?

 

[skiz6151]

Back when I got this router, I flashed it with dd-wrt right away...ofcourse it took a while to get it correctly. But after the firmware was in place, this router has been running solid and the signal strength is fantastic. Even though I haven't used any of the extra features that comes with the dd-wrt firmware, I am glad that it's there when I do want to mess around with it.

Here is a link of the features that will be available once dd-wrt firmware is on; enjoy

http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Tutorials