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Originally posted by alegator
For the use I'm going to give to the router, is it worth it upgrading the firmware to a 3rd party? I mean, the wireless on/off switch is convenient, but I can also do it from the web browser with the factory installed one.
If you want to keep it simple, nothing about your intended use
requires third party firmware. However, if you
want to tinker, it may offer some options of interest.
One that comes to mind is the ability to adjust the transmitter power. Most people want to boost it above the default to increase the range. Since you seem concerned about turning the wireless off entirely when not used (whether for security reasons or because you think it causes cancer), perhaps you would like to reduce it to the minimum needed when you use it. Third party firmware lets you do such things.
It is also worth noting that WRT54GL was
made primarily for users of third party firmware, so you are almost wasting it if you don't.
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Originally posted by alegator
Thanks, I just checked the IP address but the first numbers do not coincide with any of the numbers that you mention, so should I disregard the modem acting as a NAT router?
You should and this makes it much easier. Good news.
