I purchased an asus wl 520gu router based on recommendations on and am very happy with it, the main purpose is to watch netflix and hulu overseas. Asus wl520gu infodepot wiki fandom powered by wikia. From the manufacturer setting up your wireless internet sharing router is as easy as 5 mouse clicks with asus. Ezqos bandwidthondemand prioritizing bandwidth for online gaming internet pointtopoint and voipvideo streaming applications. I am not smart enough to install dd wrt so staying away from it unless i find any didactic. Wl 520gc is the classical version of asus bestselling wl 520g model. Belkin share max f7d3301 broadcom bcm4718 belkin surf n300. Also tried a version built myself from the laest source.
Had zyxel 660r in router mode but was tired of troubleshooting two devices. Asus wl 520gc can be purchased very cheap off trademe. Should i put ddwrt or tomato or openwrt on my asus wl520gu. Remember to follow the peacock thread first for background, use this page to identify your device model correctly, and use the ddwrt download search page ddwrt downloads page or secure version to ensure that you are getting the correct file or files, as often is required for the job. The asus wl520gu router has 54mbps wifi, 4 100mbps ethports and 0 usbports. From several years my home router is asus wl 520gc. I already installed and configured the vpn information from my service provider but whenever i check my public ip, it is still in guatemala. The wl 520gu is a wireless router with a single 10100baset wan port, four 10100baset ethernet lan ports, and an usb 2. I have been searching all day as i have been trying to set up an asus wl 520gu in repeater mode from a linksys wrt54g2 and decided this would be the best option. The main emphasis lies on providing the easiest possible handling while at the same time supporting a great number of functionalities within the framework of the respective hardware platform used.
The most recent stable build v24sp1 does not include usb support. Asus wl520gu broadcom bcm5354 asus wl550ge broadcom bcm5352. Since this firewall blocks incoming connections you may need open a port through it for certain games and. I wanted to restore it to the factory setting so i used reset button. Many of them were contacting us asking if their router is supported or which of the many files in the downloads sections is the right one. Ensure that the clients ip addresses are within the same. Final dumps will be made available after the site goes offline. After installing that, we can upgrade to the usb build.
I have never had to yank the power cord out of this thing in order to get it working again. Should i put dd wrt or tomato or openwrt on my asus wl 520gu. I have most of my routers flashed with shibby tomato and some with ddwrt. I could have bought a device designed for precisely that purpose but where would the fun be in that. It is a router just like the one that is currently running dd wrt, and was once used as half of a wireless bridge to transmit television signals across our house without running a wire. Mar 30, 2010 the first entry, since i just did it today, is about modifying the wl520gu router from asus. Asus wl 520gu v3 routers include a very basic firewall that helps protect your home network form unwanted access from the internet. We have 4 asus wl 520gu wireless router manuals available for free pdf download. Just in case you need help while your wl 520gc is mid upgrade. For initial flash use same procedure as all asus wl 500xx series routers.
I even have another older belkin router its not as good as the linksys but i. Neither has the router database that pointed you to this section neither are updated regularly. Tomato firmwareinstallation and configuration wikibooks. Asus wl520gc into bridge mode with ddwrt silly chicken. My asus wl 520gu router was working without any hassles but since we moved, the optimum app on ipad wont connect. The wl 520gu integrates a simple yet thorough interface, ez usb multifunction printer. Pick the guide that most closely matches your router. Asus wl 520gu routers include a very basic firewall that helps protect your home network form unwanted access from the internet. Asus wl 520gu is a 125mbps wirelessg router which supports printer and file sharing functionw with a usb port. What is the best stable tomato fw for asus wl520gu.
Just in case you need help while your wl520gc is mid upgrade. Manuals and user guide free pdf downloads for asus wl 520gu wireless router. The asus wl520gu router has 54mbps wifi, 4 100mbps ethports and 0 usb ports. Industry latest security standards wep, wpa, wpa2 note. Now it has been sitting unpowered in a box for over a year, and id like to power it back on. More googling reveals that perhaps this device only has 2mb of flash instead of the 8mb on the wl 520gu. Asus wowed thinkcomputers in january 2007 within its wl.
The asus wl520gu should only be flashed with an nd firmware. Firstly, the list below is a work in progress and it has not been maintained in a long time. Asus wl520gu ez wireless router w usb printer server. Asus encourages and supports this use and advertises several routers as particularly suitable for dd wrt including especially the rtn16 gigabit router. Hacking the asus wl520gu wireless router mightyohm.
After plugging in the usb printer into asus wireless router and running the asus network printer setup program, each user can enjoy easy scanning and easy printing. Much as i love openwrt it runs well for me on 2 other boxes i eventually gave up for this unit and switched to tomatousb 2. Since this firewall blocks incoming connections you may need open a port through it. Step 1 void warranty hidden screws rubber feet removed. Hacking the asus wl 520gu wireless router jeff keyzer. How to install alternative firmware and enable usb printing support on the asus wl520gu. Apr 03, 2008 users that are looking to bring wireless into their homes on the cheap or even users looking for a very good base for their dd wrt firmware experiences.
Build suggestions see file versions for more information on selecting a version. Remember to follow the peacock thread first for background, use this page to identify your modem model correctly, and use the ddwrt download search page ddwrt downloads page or secure version to ensure that you are getting the correct file or files, as often is required for the job. Please help me setting up ddwrt on asus 520gu anandtech. Jan 22, 2011 the following article walks you through the steps of installing dd wrt firmware onto an asus wl 520gc.
Find answers below for this question about asus wl 520gu wireless router. Do not link directly to the file, but rather to the download or support page. Many of the websites visitors want to find out if a specific router is supported and which files they need to download to install ddwrt. I was working on the assumption that if the 520gu worked, the 520gc would work. Easiest way to get an open port on the asus wl 520gc router. Im guessing that some process are deadnot responding, but i can still ping the box. Virtual wifi using virtual wifi you will be able to transform any computer which runs windows os into a wifi rout. Ddwrt forum view topic asus wl520gu in repeater mode. The asus wl 520gc is part of asus s range of singleantenna 54g routers. The wl 520gu is a value product from asus, so both the packaging and accessories reflect that. Putting your asus wl520gc into bridge mode or any device running ddwrt v24 microallow this wireless device to connect to an existing wireless network fantastic as a alternative to the xbox 360 wireless adapter after installing the ddwrt firmware login to your router. The new asus wireless router distinguishes itself with the auto switching function. It not only enables multiple users to use multifuntion printer wirelessly without a pc or server turned on 24 hours a day, but also rules out the trouble of repeating disconnecting and reconnecting when users switch.
We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. The wl520gu wireless router from asus deserves the word versatile in its name. From ddwrt wiki redirected from hardwarespecificzh cn. If you havent installed the firmware go here first. Factory reset router through original fw web interface. Download the asus 520gu ddwrt firmware from the site.
December 3rd, 2019 do not trust this list, nor the router database, to have the most uptodate information. As of ddwrt v24 final release you are able to use the webgui to enable, setup and configure usb support. Asus wl 520gc routers include a very basic firewall that helps protect your home network form unwanted access from the internet. Asus wireless router wl520gu utilities is a program developed by asus. Installed as part of the asus wl 520gu wireless router utility program and is available under utilities dd wrt v. Installing ddwrt firmware on asus wl500gp v2 copy run. Toastmans latest firmware for the asus wl520ug with usb functionality is tomatondusb1.
Connect to your router using a lan port and install software. Asustek computer incorporated asus manufactures a series of network routers directly competing with linksys routers from belkin. How to do that is well explained in the dd wrt wiki. Its ez ui gives users the easiest way to set up and manage a router. Asus ddns service simplify ftp set up and can let your friends upload download the files more easily.
Dec 24, 2018 asus wl 520gu as it turns out, if you can plug it in and connect it to your pc in any way imaginable, there is a very good chance that asus has either made it in the past or has a current offering of that device in a handful of different models. I have a asus wl520gu router running freshtomato 2019. It is a basic but very reliable router for a small home. Home network hardware specific asus wl 520gu many asus wls have a special preboot state that makes it extremely easy to upload new firmware images, even when the current firmware is corrupt in fact the wl 520gu automatically drops into this mode when a corrupt firmware is detected during boot. New ezsetup new ezsetup enhancement makes users setup a safe wireless sharing environment with just a few clicks of the mouse. Hacking the asus wl520gu wireless router jeff keyzer. Asus wl520gu is a 125mbps wirelessg router which supports printer and file sharing functionw with a usb port. Bridge two wl 520gu to enable total wireless coverage to 2 buildings houses or a enormous residential complex. As far as security, they are all the same until you get up to a proper stateful firewall product. How to install ddwrt firmware or tomato firmware on a. The first entry, since i just did it today, is about modifying the wl 520gu router from asus.
This is the open port guide for the asus wl 520gu v3. What is the best stable tomato fw for asus wl 520gu. For the initial flash we will use the asus specific build. How to install ddwrt firmware and how to install tomato firmware instructions came from here h. Either applying a new firmware through the asus firmware restoration utility. Afterward, login to the admin page and at the very least, change the admin password and setup wpawpa2 on the wireless. How to install ddwrt and enable usb printing on the asus wl520gu. Unless otherwise stated, the content of this page is licensed under creative commons attributionsharealike 3. Ddwrt free alternative router firmware to boost your wireless wifi. The software is designed to connect to the internet and adds a windows firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. In order to reset the asus wl 520gu to its factory settings 1. Asus wl520gu improve range and signal strength september. Broad range wireless family router 30 pages wireless router asus wl 530g user manual. Asus wireless router wl520gu utilities should i remove it.
Sep 29, 2009 installing ddwrt firmware on asus wl500gp v2. Simple asus wl520gu router port forwarding instructions. But regardless of the reason, if your looking for a wireless g router and can look past the full shelves of the fullfeatured linksys wrt54gs, then the asus wl 520gu deserves your consideration. This is a tech tip tuneup report for a asus wl 500w router. Jul 31, 2009 installing on an asus wl520gu installing from oem firmware.
Industry latest security standards wep, wpa, wpa2 products certified by the federal communications commission and industry canada will be distributed in the united states and canada. Even manufacturer firmware is good enough for everyday users i did flash the router with dd wrt firmware. Wikipedia lists 31 thirdparty firmware distros install ddwrt. Few questions about builds and conditionals, rtn and belkin builds. This avoids the need for updating the link with each new firmware revision. The cd that comes with the router contains the asus firmware restoration utility. Best route to go there for home use is imo pfsense, either on an embedded platform like alix or a spare box you have laying around. Some people find the asus firmware upgrade utility to be a complete pain in the arse to download and install, and is useless for apple and linux. The router supports auto switching function, which enables multiple users to use multifuntion printer wirelessly. Configuring the clients configuring the 3 network clients accessing the wireless router setting an ip address for wired or wireless client to access the asus wireless router, you must have the correct tcpip settings on your wired or wireless clients. Tomato firmwareinstallation and configuration wikibooks, open. Bridge two wl520gu to enable total wireless coverage to 2 buildings houses or a enormous residential complex. Make sure you have another router to connect to the internet.
Except where otherwise noted, content on this wiki is licensed under the following license. Always use tftp to flash belkin routers if at all possible. Newegg only guarantees your receipt of the open box product with the purchase of this item. Opening ports in a asus wl520gu router port forward. Had trouble at first ended up having to tftp the ddwrt asus mini firmware. I will not be responsible for any damage as a result of this instruction. The upgrade to this open source firmware was seamless and the router is stable, fast, and provides good wireless connections up to 200ft away through 2 interior walls and 1 exterior wall. Jan 09, 2020 6 free alternative router firmware unlock hidden features. We will be installing dd wrt v24 micro which will unlock more features than provided by the standard firmware such as bridging. Sep 01, 2012 i have asus wl 520gu router, about 2 years old. Ddwrt is a linux based alternative opensource firmware suitable for a great variety of wlan routers and embedded systems. Asus wl520gu is a 125mbps wirelessg router which supports printer and file sharing functionw with.
Installing tomato firmware from oem firmware may need a little massaging to get it on the device. Aidisk file sharing with your friends anywhere and anytime. Please visit the asus usa and asus canada websites for information about locally available products. This device is not recommended for future use with openwrt due to low flashram. View online or download asus wl 520gu wireless router user manual.
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