Installed DD-WRT, questions...

[RESmonkey]

Hi

I just installed DD-WRT standard succesfully (after doing mini first). I want to disable my router's wifi and switch to a wired-only network. I know how to disable wireless (change type to Disabled), but what I'm curious about my old, linksys-era wifi connection I had.

My laptop picks up my old wifi network, let's call it NET1, and also a dd-wrt wireless network that wasn't there before. The new dd-wrt one is not protected by any passwords. I created a new wireless connection called NET2, and put a new WPA2 key to it.

I am able to connect to the new NET2, and not to the old NET1 and this mysterious dd-wrt (which is a good thing). What's bugging me is NET1 and dd-wrt names still showup on my wifi-finder thing. I found no option in DD-WRT controls that relate to these mysterious connections.

Thanks atotnetorking

EDIT = Just noticed that if I shutoff the llaptop's wifi, and do a wired connection to the router, I get connected to NET1. This is odd. How can I remove this NET1 altogether? Thanks again

 

[ch33zw1z]

It would help to know what model/rev your router has. I've had both Tomato and DDWRT save settings after the flash, the easiest way to clear out DDWRT settings is the 30-30-30 hard reset: With the router plugged, hold reset for 30 seconds. While still holding reset, unplug power for 30 seconds. While STILL holding reset, apply power and continue to hold reset for another 30 seconds.

Now if the problem is something with your lappy/OS, this may not fix your issue.

 

[clarkmo]

from the dd-wrt forum:
5. Read the WIKI. There has been a lot of work recently to improve the wiki for broadcom devices and the wiki is now mostly up to date and using good files. Don't flash firmware based on youtube or instructions on another non dd-wrt website. Often they are out of date/incorrect! Read and follow the instructions here in the dd-wrt wiki.
One thing you REALLY need to look at is the procedure for installing to your router. This is extremely important as there are a lot of subtle variations. Some routers must use a different ip address than 192.168.1.1. Who knew? If you haven't read about YOUR router, go here now:
http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Installation

Lots of stuff you can do. I use client mode and wired connections. The dd-wrt router connects to the dsl gateway downstairs thru the wireless and my pc's are on their own network. I am thinking though, that the previous poster has the right idea. Some of your old info is still in the router...read this post about the hard reset...
http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=51486
It MUST be done this way, with the hard reset, or you will have problems. Your old wireless should not be working.
I don't know what your setup is, wired to a cable modem, etc or your os, but in XP or Vista you can simply delete the connection with a right click and pick from the menu or using the delete key on your keyboard.