#Status unreplied dd wrt update#
#Status unreplied dd wrt software#

So probably also in the latest BS builds but I have not tested that. When WAN connection is down, the router will automatically reboot. Stock (considering DD-WRT) The DNS bug is resolved, at least in the latest Kong builds. OpenWrt is the best choice for most people with modern routers and with the time to sink into learning what exactly they can do with it. Additionally, I have enabled DD-WRT’s watchdog service to ping a large public DNS provider (I use Cloudflare’s 1.1.1.1) every so often to ensure my router still has connection to the WAN.

#Status unreplied dd wrt update#

It's proven to be a solid choice for custom router firmware, but it lacks in some features, customization, and update availability. When it comes down to it, OpenWrt is the way to go. If you want to learn a bit and then have the options to tweak how the VPN works, go with OpenWrt. At this place we also want to thank all the active members of the DD-WRT community that are actively supporting the project and the DD-WRT community. Lots of supporters around the world are giving feedback on new versions and helping other users with issues that arise. If you need a VPN and don't want to fuss with much, go with DD-WRT. The DD-WRT community is one of the major drives behind the project. That said, they're very similar and even for DD-WRT you might need to already know a bit about the process before doing it yourself. The act of replacing the existing firmware. The issue is that the modem has connected to the internet, but the computer is unable to. Firmware has an impact on how a device communicates with other devices. My setup is wall-> Zyxel p-870h-51a VDSL2 modem -> DD-WRT router.

#Status unreplied dd wrt software#

Software like this is permanently linked to a piece of hardware, such as a router. DD-WRT is a firmware-based piece of software. DD-WRT gets the win here because it's slightly easier than the setup process on OpenWrt. The 'DD' in DD-WRT is most likely an acronym for Dresden, Germany, where this technology was created. On the VPN side of things, it's a little more heated but ultimately just as even. Paste the server. They're not as simple as some stock firmware, but with a little tinkering and researching you can get them set up to start feeding your devices with strong connections. On the router administrator interface, navigate to Services -> VPN and click the Enable radio button in the OpenVPN Server/Daemon section. Both DD-WRT and OpenWrt offer fairly easy setup for QoS if you're interested in directing bandwidth to your most important devices like the XPG Xenia 14 over others. Source: Netgear (Image credit: Source: Netgear)Ī lot of the features between the two routers like QoS and VPN support are very similar.