Fry's fr54rtr new router.

Installed OPENWRT on the new $20 low end fry's router. (it's really a d-link dir-600 a1) My goal is to sort of have it woirk like vonnage, but do it for free. Also nice to be able to run your own programs on it also. A router that's a (true micro) computer. too

[davmoo]

What's the SKU on that? I can't seem to locate it on Fry's site.

To be honest, I went to frys.com to get the specs and could not find it at first also. you have to search for routers and then walk through the list. I think the sku is: 5978994 They have one for $30 that does "N", (5978974) which is probably a d-link also but I do not use wireless. Thought about adding a serial lcd to it to have some real fun. Adding a network based swap and a networked based file system via the nslu2 could make for some additional fun too.

[davmoo]

Thanks, I'll have to check them both out. I actually am interested in wireless N, which is the only reason I'm looking to replace my 54G.

[guytheninja]

So, how does this $20 dollar router compare to a Linksys WRT54GL? I probably won't buy this router, but I am still interested nonetheless. Is the wireless N the only benefit?

Originally Posted by Guytheninja

So, how does this $20 dollar router compare to a Linksys WRT54GL? I probably won't buy this router, but I am still interested nonetheless. Is the wireless N the only benefit?

I have not looked at it closely enough to give judgment, but it is supposed to at least have a much faster cpu. I prefer the linksys, but I just wanted an extra router to play with for openwrt.