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Author Topic: HW version C1 vs E3 for DD-WRT?  (Read 6405 times)

mobrien118

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HW version C1 vs E3 for DD-WRT?
« on: October 15, 2010, 09:28:02 AM »
Hi!

I just bought my first D-Link router (I've been a Linksys guy up until now, but am "branching out").

I got a DIR-615 C1, with the intention of using it for all sorts of things. Flashed it with DD-WRT, but (as DD-WRT has always been) there are a lot of "bugs" or other things that just don't work exactly as they should.

I know that the major difference in the E3 is that it has an AR7241 chipset, rather than the AR9130 of the C1.

I'm just wondering, since the retailer has both, if I should get an E3 instead. It's a rare opportunity to be able to pick your revision on these things :-)

Any input on the diffference in support for these two chipsets would be GREATLY appreciated!

Thanks!

--mobrien118
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Skello

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Re: HW version C1 vs E3 for DD-WRT?
« Reply #1 on: October 18, 2010, 06:36:59 AM »
Reading through the posts here: http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=13599.0 you'll find confirmations for both C1 and E3. One C1 user reported some random disconnects.

Btw, what DD-WRT build are you running? Where did you get it from? Try the latest from here:  ftp://dd-wrt.com/others/eko/BrainSlayer-V24-preSP2/10-12-10-r15437/dlink-dir615c1/

If that doesn't solve your problems, you might as well go for the E3. The build for that is here: ftp://dd-wrt.com/others/eko/BrainSlayer-V24-preSP2/10-12-10-r15437/dlink-dir615e3/
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Trikein

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Re: HW version C1 vs E3 for DD-WRT?
« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2010, 07:40:11 PM »
I would also be interested in your results if you get the E3. I also have that built and been teetering on trying out 3rd party firmware. Haven't had any issues, but its a backup router and could be fun. My main question is  how much of a pain is it to revert if it becomes less fun and more headache? You don't have to telnet or anything right?
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Skello

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Re: HW version C1 vs E3 for DD-WRT?
« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2010, 08:40:29 PM »
@Trikein

It should be straight forward to revert back to factory firmware via the emergency room web interferce, which can be easily accessed. Details here.
« Last Edit: October 19, 2010, 12:09:37 AM by Skello »
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Trikein

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Re: HW version C1 vs E3 for DD-WRT?
« Reply #4 on: October 18, 2010, 08:49:43 PM »
I think you meant here?


Ok, yea, thats what I thought. Hmm. I am going to do some more tests on the stock firmware then give it a try. Is DD-WRT suggested over other firmware or is it just preference?
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Skello

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Re: HW version C1 vs E3 for DD-WRT?
« Reply #5 on: October 18, 2010, 11:59:45 PM »
Yes, that's the link.

Well, DD-WRT has many more options, which allow for some pretty advanced setups. I also found it much more capable of handling high loads (large number of connections) than the stock firmware.

I tested with one desktop and two laptops (wireless n and g) downloading torrents with thousands of seeders at the same time and I observed no problems with disconnects or stuff like that, which I experienced when using stock firmware.

On my D1, with stock firmware 4.00 it was practically unusable, until I upgraded to 4.11, which was a lot more stable, but still had problems. Sorry to see D-Link putting out such ****py firmware.

DD-WRT is based on the Linux kernel and it has a place in the interface where you can execute Linux commands directly. You can also connect over SSH or telnet if you enable those.

You can enable logging and have the logs sent to an external server (space restrictions, the router only has 4MB). I also find the CPU and memory usage estimations useful.

One thing I miss in BrainSlayer's builds is OpenVPN, which other more complete DD-WRT builds have. But this, just like the logging, is missing due to space restrictions. It's more suitable for routers with 8MB ROMs. There is a way to get it via a lot of manual work, but I haven't gotten to it yet.

Case in point, I find DD-WRT a lot more powerful, stable and flexible. You can make an idea of what features to expect by checking out http://dd-wrt.com/demo/
« Last Edit: October 19, 2010, 12:10:12 AM by Skello »
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Trikein

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Re: HW version C1 vs E3 for DD-WRT?
« Reply #6 on: October 19, 2010, 12:18:02 AM »
Ooooh, I have something I want to try with that then. I always had this idea where if your hosting in a P2P game with say 32 players on a PS3, could you lag a single connection, or boot all together, a single connection without effecting the others? I was going to build a linux box to experiment (since I am all self taught and only learn through experimenting) but left the game before I got around it. If I has direct access could I work out a GUI to seperate the internet session based on..well..haden't figure that out yet. Guess thats a long ways off. Should learn DD-WRT inside and out first. Well thanks for the info.
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