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DD-WRT
Developer(s)Sebastian Gottschall
Stable release
v23 SP2 / 2006-09-14
Preview release
v24 RC-3 / 2007-09-14
Repository
Operating systemLinux
TypeRouter-OS
LicenseGNU GPL
Websitewww.dd-wrt.com
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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

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

References

  1. ^ Collake, Jeremy (2007-02-10). "DD-WRT Continues to exploit free open-source software". Retrieved 2007-07-09.
  2. ^ "DD-WRT - An affront to the good will of the F/OSS community". Bitsum Technologies. Retrieved 2007-07-09.
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