[fggs]

Good afternoon,

It has been a long time since I don't check the forums for the latest news regarding dd-wrt development and as my router is kind of old, what is the recommended build for an Asus RT-N16 in terms of stability and features?

I've seen some posts saying 29 something is running flawlessly.

I'm currently using kingkong - build 21661M.

Thanks in advance!

[fggs]

I know some of you may think I'm lazy for not reading build threads and etc.

Thing is most of discussion involves AC routers, which I don't have.

The 29xxx build I mentioned seems to be 29048, does anybody have anything to say about that build in RT-N16?

Again, I appreciate any suggestion, thanks!

[ve2mrx]

I too am looking for something newer than the DD-WRT v24-sp2 (08/12/10) mega - build 14929 that I currently use.

It's the "blue bird thread" recommended one, but it's quite dated. I'm trying to get IPv6 working and I'm looking for something easier.

So, 14929 or better??? I'm using VPN, IPv6, and the basics on Bell Fibe FTTH 50/50mbps on PPPoE.

Thanks!

[barryware]

Supp fggs? Long time.

I can't help you with your question (because I too, have not stayed very active) but I did want to say howdy.

My network (and routers) are perfect so I don't mess with it much any more (testing). Once in a while but not often.

[fggs]

Barry! How are you? Nice to see you back!

Yeah, let's not transform this into a private chat hahah

My router is rock solid, but as my ISP is starting to deploy IPv6 I thought about getting ahead and let things prepared for it.

My plan is to flash a build from "Broadcom K3.X testing, test users wanted" thread and move to the current latest (30880 if I'm not mistaken).

I like the way we used to do back in the day, use a stable build tested by several trustable users and then moved to the "Recommended build" thread from either Murkff or redhawk0's. Nowadays it seems most of the users from our time has vanished..

I hate to use my router as guinea pig, but it is what it is..

[SomeITGuy]

I'm jumping on this also, currently running v24-sp2 mega (SVN 14896)

Having issues with Web GUI inaccessible.

[ve2mrx]

Well, have you tried the recommended build from here? https://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=51486

[fggs]

To update my own post, below is my roadmap on how I updated my RT-N16.

1- From Kong's 21661 big to BS's 21530 K3.x big (PPPoE seems to be broken on 21530)

2- From BS's 21530 K3.x big to BS's 22118 K3.x big (PPPoE is fine on 22118)

3- From BS's 22118 K3.x big to BS's 30880 K3.x big

I must say I didn't reset nvram during those upgrades.

I'm also gonna attach those firmwares here.

Please post some feedback!

[whizkid7]

I read the last four pages of the following link to see what others have been doing with the RT-N16, somewhat lately:
http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=88118&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=240

Pretty much along the lines of what [user="fggs"] did, but with a different final version as follows:

1. Initial flashing of dd-wrt - any k2.X version later 14929.bin or later should work fine. I used v24-sp2 (12/24/10) mega - build 15962-K2.6

2. Second flashing - required to install K3.x firmware versions:
- 21530_NEWD-2_K3.x_big.bin (Must be .bin file. Note this version 'does not work' but must be flashed to enable K3.x verions.)

3. Upgrade to a later version of dd-wrt K3.I am running dd-wrt.v24-27506_NEWD-2_K3.x_mega_RT-N16.trx

This version has been very stable. I have been running it for six months on two RT-N16s without issue. Other stable versions people have reported may be 24461, 29048

Notes: after upgrading to K3.x apparently you can use the .bin or .trx files.
3.x builds use a compatible network card driver rather than the native one on the 2.6 builds, Internet Wan speed is noticeably slower on 3.x and the RT-N16 router. Do a speedtest before and after upgrading.
With 3.x builds you lose the ability to run OTRW.
Advantages of the 3.x build on the RT-N16 is access to greater than 32k of NVRAM(64K) and ability to mount hard drives greater than 2TB.
My RT-N16s report 256k of NVRAM (which is wrong; apparently, its only 64k).

[bacon612]

I am using this as a router with the wifi disabled. After getting it upgraded to the 3x kernel, I flashed DD-WRT v3.0-r30949 big (12/15/16). NVRAM is correctly reporting at 64KB for me. Router has been stable for me for about a week now without any hiccups. My modem delivers 100mbps down and 10mbps up and the RT-16 passes my full speed without issue. When download speeds approach max throughput, the router cpu is in the 80% usage range so I'd say it can comfortably handle up to around 100mbps wan speeds. If you have a faster connection to the net, a faster router is likely a requirement. This is still a nice piece of hardware considering its age. Thanks go out to the ddwrt devs for still supporting it.

[mchaley]

I've been having issues flashing dd-wrt from Asus 3.0.0.4.

It says: firware upgrade unsuccessfully. It may result from incorrect image or error transmission. Please check the version of firmware and try again.

dd-wrt.v24-18024_NEWD-2_K2.6_megawill not install.

I managed to get dd-wrt.v24-29048_NEWD-2_K3.x_mega_RT-N16.trx to install.

Strange thing is I can only connect to the router via wifi. ethernet will not work regardless of whether I designate the IP to the NIC or not. WIFI connects, no problem.

Router IP is 192.168.2.1

The build looks like it's incompatible with my RT-N16...

Can't do any firmware updates over WIFI so not sure what to do from here.

[mchaley]

so I reflashed a 2.6 build over wifi and it worked. I'm sitting at DD-WRT v24-sp2 (12/26/14) kong right now and everything is working fine.

Tried loading dd-wrt.v24-21530_NEWD-2_K3.x_big.bin and the LAN borked again. It doesn't assign an IP via lan ports, only via wifi.

So.... maybe I'll stick with a 2.6 kong build, not sure.

[ve2mrx]

Of course!

It's known to be broken, but REQUIRED to jump to a newer k3.x. Use a newer one AFTER!

I use dd-wrt.v24-30534_NEWD-2_K3.x_big.bin, as it was recommended as "stable".

[ve2mrx]

I just noticed you tried to jump from an Asus firmware direct to a Mega build???

Go read the Wiki:
https://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Asus_RT-N16

And this:
https://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=51486

[mchaley]

what's the benefit of 3.0 vs 2.6 for an ASUS rt-n16?

after the final update I see this:

Router Name DD-WRT
Router Model Linksys WRT54GGLGS
LAN MAC000000000002
WAN MAC
Wireless MAC000000000002
WAN IP
LAN IP192.168.2.1

Firmware: DD-WRT v24-sp2 (12/17/13) big

not right.

even after I install dd-wrt.v24-21530_NEWD-2_K3.x_big

and then

dd-wrt.v24-30534_NEWD-2_K3.x-big-RT-N16

The router says wrt54g/gl/gls, mac addresses are all 00:00...