Does this router support DD-WRT?
1741146
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 )
1741147
I do not believe the standard model does. They have the same model configured with DD-WRT:http://www.amazon.com/DD-WRT-RT-AC56U-Repeater-Wireless-PREINSTALLED/dp/B00JLQAWXO
1741148
Yes, there is an experimental version of DD-WRT for this router, I have tried it but it does not seem to work.
1741149
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 )
2232087
As JC said there are a lot of variables here. In a general sense mine seemed to handle 5-10 devices fairly well and was probably the best performing home router I owned. Ultimately I switched due to the difficulty of putting this router into bridge mode. It would probably be an awesome router if flashed with DD-WRT, which didn't occur to me at the time.
374313
I'm not 100% sure for tomato, but I do know for DD-WRT you would want the 4302 bin for the 8302.(I have the 7301 and 7302, and those are 3301/3302 respectively, the 8301/8302 are actually 4301/4301 units)The stock firmware is junk. the share and sharemax (3302/3301) have gone up a lot in prices since i started buying them. thinking of trying to get some of these to play with :)
2227419
Perfectly, getting ddwrt on it is a little tricky, but I have done it on two of these and they are both running for several months with no issues.
871437
DD-WRT is custom firmware that unlocks the powerful capabilities of this router hardware. Unfortunately, DD-WRT does NOT support wireless bridging on the latest v9 hardware.
244631
I believe you can. But to be honest I'm currently running DD-WRT on it (which I know for a FACT will let you do it, I use DD-WRT on another router to do just that).
1457735
Looking at the documentation, it does support PPPoE and the GUI looks decent. As for supporting a 255.255.0.0 subnet, it looks like it will but I have never tried it. http://dl.ubnt.com/guides/AirRouter/AirRouter_User_Guide.pdf
710711
It works fine with other routers. I have it connected to my D-Link DGL-4300 with no issues.
1145674
according to the manufacture (http://www.asus.com/us/site/routers/DD-WRT) this model is indeed wall mountable.
1730877
Due to the small memory size, DD-WRT will only allow the "mini" version of their firmware on it. I'd go with the RT-N16 if you want OpenVPN. I set it up on that once, it wasn't the easiest thing in the world but there was help from the DD-WRT forums. Still wasn't quite enough NVRAM, though, but I augmented with a USB thumb drive in the back of the router. Hope this helps!
1906442
Best bet would be to ask support at your VPN service provider for their instructions. My provider is Overplay.net They have a support section for DD-WRT modem setup. Your provider probably has a similar section.
1331502
Not sure as it never really worked well for me, even after I updated the firmware. I had it plugged directly into the router too!
871432
DD-WRT and OpenWRT are popular customer firmwares available for certain routers. They allow the hardware to be used in ways other than the original factory settings, sometimes resulting in greater stability, or the addition of certain features. http://www.dd-wrt.com/ https://openwrt.org/
374314
I'm not 100% sure for tomato, but I do know for DD-WRT you would want the 4302 bin for the 8302. (I have the 7301 and 7302, and those are 3301/3302 respectively, the 8301/8302 are actually 4301/4301 units) The stock firmware is junk. the share and sharemax (3302/3301) have gone up a lot in prices since i started buying them. thinking of trying to get some of these to play with :)
1956505
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.
464501
No. DD-WRT is open-source firmware, and the only routers I know of that come with it pre-installed are a handful of Buffalo Tech routers. According to the DD-WRT web site, the WNDR4000 is compatible with it, though, so you can flash it yourself.
1486646
yes but GUI is limited. Yes it supports 255.255.0.0. If you are only comfortable with GUI don't get this... you will need to teach yourself some basic linux operation to take advantage of this router.