DD-WRT: Difference between revisions
Deusnoctum (talk | contribs) Linking to pirated software? How about no. |
sp0 was released in 2005. we have now 2007. this license text was removed after some weeks. its just available for backup. additionally this webinterface is a true own development and no derivate work |
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}}</ref> For his part, the maintainer of DD-WRT, Sebastian Gottschall, claims that the web interface and other code exclusive to the special version are original works.<ref>Internal licensing text from DD-WRT v23sp0 {{Request quote|date=June 2007}}</ref>{{Verify source|date=September 2007}} |
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==See also== |
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*[[WRT54G#Third-party firmware projects|WRT54G Third-Party Firmware Projects]] |
*[[WRT54G#Third-party firmware projects|WRT54G Third-Party Firmware Projects]] |
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Revision as of 20:57, 21 September 2007
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 DD-WRT's Web Interface | |
| Developer(s) | Sebastian Gottschall |
|---|---|
| Stable release | v23 SP2
/ 2006-09-14 |
| Preview release | v24 RC-3
/ 2007-09-14 |
| Repository | |
| Operating system | Linux |
| Type | Router-OS |
| License | GNU GPL |
| Website | www.dd-wrt.com |
DD-WRT is free firmware for several wireless routers, most notably the Linksys WRT54G (including the WRT54GL and WRT54GS), that run minimalist Linux-based operating systems. It is licensed under the GNU General Public License version 2.
DD-WRT versions up to v22 were based on the Alchemy firmware from Sveasoft, which in turn is based on the original Linksys firmware. DD-WRT versions from v23 onwards, however, are almost completely rewritten. The Linux Kernel part is based on the OpenWrt Kernel, which started as a Linksys-based firmware but later changed to its own build framework. All of the firmwares are based on the GNU/Linux platform, as are OpenWrt and Alchemy.
Special features not included in the original firmware include support for the Kai network, daemon-based services, IPv6, Wireless Distribution System, RADIUS, advanced quality of service, radio output power control, overclocking capability, and software support for a Secure Digital Card hardware modification.
Releases
The major releases to date include:
DD-WRT v23 Service Pack 1 (SP1) was released on May 16 2006. Much of the code was overhauled and rewritten during the development of this release, and many new features were added.
DD-WRT v23 Service Pack 2 (SP2) was released on September 13 2006. The interface was overhauled, and some new features were added. Some additional router models are supported, with more planned.
DD-WRT v24 in beta development will allow up to 16 virtual interfaces with different SSIDs and encryption protocols. There is support for some PowerPC, IXP425-based router boards, Atheros WiSOC and X86 based systems. As of September 14, 2007, DD-WRT v24 has advanced to Release Candidate 3 status.
Controversy
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DD-WRT has come under scrutiny recently for claims that its pay-only "special version" (which includes increased functionality such as per-user bandwidth control) violates the GPL provision against binary-only public distribution of derivative works.[1][unreliable source?][2]
See also
- WRT54G Third-Party Firmware Projects
- ChilliSpot
- Linksys
- OpenWrt
- EzPlanet - Enhanced firmware based on DD-WRT v24 and including Layer 2 Load Balancer
External links
- DD-WRT Wiki
- DD-WRT Development TRAC
- List of Supported Devices
- Installing DD-WRT on a standard X86 PC
- Linux hackers re-claim the Linksys WRT54G
References
- ^ Collake, Jeremy (2007-02-10). "DD-WRT Continues to exploit free open-source software". Retrieved 2007-07-09.
- ^ "DD-WRT - An affront to the good will of the F/OSS community". Bitsum Technologies. Retrieved 2007-07-09.