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Teach Your Router New Tricks With DD-WRT

Posted by samzenpus on from the new-tool dept.

snydeq writes "InfoWorld's Serdar Yegulalp offers an in-depth look at DD-WRT, open source router firmware that can 'breath new life — and advanced features — into your old wired or wireless router.' Quality-of-service controls, iptables-based firewall, IPv6 support, DNS controls, Kai Daemon for allowing game console network tunneling, and a host of features for using your router as a public-access hotspot are among the many possibilities for hacking your router with DD-WRT."

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  1. no fucking shit by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Insightful

    welcome to 5 years ago dipshits

  2. Re:old news and openwrt is better by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Your font is old so shut up.

  3. Re:GPL Liicense & Humble Pie by E.I.A · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Perhaps it is not news, but it "matters" to me. I am actually really happy that I read the comments on this article. I think there is sometimes a syndrome with geeks where they assume everyone is precisely at - or proximal to - their level/experience. My guess is that many readers are still unaware of the alternatives in firmware. And I still think that regardless of error, the discussion accomplished something; it introduced better options. I just finished a two-year degree in IT, and I am no wizard - not even close. Just 4 months ago, I was thrilled to discover open-source firmware for my router. Am I naive for thinking there are not more like myself? Do the little guys not count?

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