I wondered if the Edimax BR-6478AC is flashable to DD-WRT, Tomato, or PfSense? Could you provide with links to guides, how-to's? Thank you!
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DD-WRT and Tomato are linux based (I'm guessing pfSense must be BSD based). 802.11AC chipset drivers are still in development for both, so until the developers finish the drivers, you can't use any of the alternate firmwares with the hardware.
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It comes with Buffalo's own DD-WRT which defeats the idea of DD-WRT. ITs not the same thing at all, for example it only lets you bridge (and certain other modes) only with OTHER BUFFALO routers. AND it wont let you install genuine DD-WRT. They frequently brick upon attempting to do so. When it comes to DD-WRT they are the least friendly in my opinion, ironic when you consider that the average person associate it with DD-WRT.
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I run tomato just fine on mine. Very good router. I load tomato in two steps. (1) Load EZ-Tomato. It is a one-click install. Then go to the upgrade section in EZ and update to thefull version of tomato. I find tomato much more user friendly than dd-wrt, but of course that depends on your tastes. I also live in a large acreage area, and the way I increased therange was to rig a second N16 access point (not router). You set it up as an AP, not router. They connect via ethernet.
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Mr. Stenberg ~ I'm not equipped to explain techie things, but that's why I've got my (2) Trendnet boxes. The first one was strictly to use my Roku (purchased a few yrs. ago) then I noticed I was getting interruptions a lot, so bought the new, TRW-736 to boost it. Found out later, I can get all I need from my main modem . however, I'm not removing ANYthing!! I've got the 3 on my table, behind my monitor, and that's where they'll stay! I'd hate to upset the apple cart. I wish i could help you more, but I believe going online to one of the help sites might be your better bet in getting assistance. I apologize for being so naive in this area. JMA
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I was unable to get pfsense to work on this hardware. Endian firewall works, I would suggest using 4GB ram and SSD. Given efw and Untangle are linux, Untangle may work.
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I recommend purchasing a Cisco GBIC card. I don't recommending mixing vendors unless you have no other options.
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I just received mine this morning and I got a V3. I was worried that I would end up getting a V2 since DD-WRT can't work with it but I am going to install it tommorrow and give you the results :-D
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i got a refurblished one from amazon. it could not be connected to operation interface by CD. it also could not be entered operation interface by 192.168.1.1 via IE. to the cloud-cisco i did not do it.
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Yes it would work with the DD-WRT firmware. You would use openvpn or pptp to connect externally.
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It should be pointed out that WNDRMACV2 builds have been available since 2013 at least. It works fine. It is correct that the model is not listed in the table in the wiki, but go to the download page, ar71xx section, and you'll see it.The enhanced build from the forum is also fine:https://forum.openwrt.org/viewtopic.php?id=47382
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I just installed it on a white MacBook running 10.8. Edimax has drivers for all modern Mac OS versions including 10.9. I was able to connect to my home wireless which uses WPA2-AES. You don't use the regular drop-down to control like you would with the built in WiFi (Airport) card. Edimax supplies a program called Wireless Network Utility. Works fine but not as snazzy as the built in methods.I downloaded the software from here:http://www.edimax.us/html/english/frames/b-download.htm
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The RT-AC56U router is supported. Ref; ( www.dd-wrt.com/site/support/router-database ). Also read posts related to this router in the dd-wrt forum.Third party firmware supported: Asuswrt-Merlin, DD-WRT - ref;( wikidevi.com/wiki/ASUS_RT-AC56U )
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FYI - a cheaper solution is to buy a cheap used wireless router and set it up as a wireless bridge. I purchased one used for $29.99 . I now have my bd-p1600 hardwired to the bridge and it works great.. I am using dd-wrt on both..
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I am currently with an Asus router and don't seem to have issues. I've got with a Linksys router issues, but have no idea what to do. Didn't have issues with Trendnet router as well
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RV042's are great routers...and these WAP are awesome too. I have used that combo several times. Ive never used a Cisco switch though so can not comment on that. Cant see it being an issue.
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I router never used with the factory firmware, i went straight to dd-wrt as soon as the unit arrived and it's been working great ever since it arrived. This router has been running without interruption since April 2, 2013. I have Macs, PCs, Linux, tablets (IPad, Nexus 10) all coexisting and working flawlessly.
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The hardware is more than capable. However the GUI front end was quite different than off the shelf routers. Many advanced functions were as of a couple of months ago only available from the command line. I've got one running at home for basic NAT, and saturate my a 25 Mb/s cable connection with torrents and it has no issue with that. However a high end Buffalo with DD-WRT , even if you turn off the radios would be my first choice. Unless you are going to use the POE for ubiquity WiFi.