Padavan's Custom Firmware

[gingerbeardman]

Cheers.
Since you already have an AC router (though arguably not top of the line) is there any difference in terms of range or speed that you might have picked up? Anything that stands out when you transfer files or the like?

I no longer have my AC51U, it became redundant due to N56U-B1.

Range is much better for me on N56U-B1. Coverage and penetration around my old house and large garden is much better with N56U-B1.

AC performance is theoretically twice as good on N56U-B1 compared to AC51U.

AC51U "AC750"
Antenna:
2x 5dBi @2.4GHz ext/int antenna, 300mbps (150+150)
1x 3dBi @5GHz ext. PCB antenna, 433mbps
https://wikidevi.com/wiki/ASUS_RT-AC51U

N56U-B1 "AC1500"
Antenna:
2x 3.17dBi @2.4Ghz internal antenna, 600 mbps (300+300)
2x 4.0dBi @5GHz internal antenna, 866mbps (433+433)
https://wikidevi.com/wiki/ASUS_RT-N56U_B1

 

[Woody1]

I am using an RT-N56U as a wireless access point. I would like to be able to set up an OpenVPN client on the access point that will selectively route some IP addresses over the VPN. I see that the OpenVPN options are not available when the router is set to Access Point mode. Is it feasible to keep the router in AP mode and also set up an OpenVPN client?

 

[unmesh]

I've been using Padavan in Router mode with a wired uplink. Is it possible to use a WiFi uplink (e.g. WISP) instead? I tried using Bridge in AP+Client mode but that bridged the LAN and the WAN (no suprise, I suppose) and I'd like the two subnets to remain separate.

Thanks.

 

[ryzhov_al]

Is it possible to use a WiFi uplink (e.g. WISP) instead?

Sure.
Wireless > Bridge, Wireless Operation Mode: AP-Client+AP, Wireless AP-Client Role: WAN (Wireless ISP).

 

[unmesh]

For some reason, I don't see the last option offered on that web page

 

[gingerbeardman]

Does it appear if you set a WPA key and then click apply?

 

[unmesh]

It turns out that I had attempted WISP mode with the unit initially in AP mode. When I tried it again starting from Router mode, the option was offered an it worked as a WiFi to WiFi router!

Thanks.

 

[ryzhov_al]

@unmesh, please note: only Asus devices are discussed here.

 

[jorgovan]

Are routers rt-n12+ and rt-n11p the same? Can I flash image for rt-n11p to n12+?

 

[hagbard]

What ever happened to the Belkin firmware?

 

[Mush]

Hey,
1st post here. Ive read some pages of this thread, thanks to everyone contributing.

I have a problem with the RT-AC51 i bought 1,5 years ago. Wifi never seemed to work properly (i use it as an AP via wired). But i didn't bother much until recently. Wifi connection is a pain in the butt, most of the times my phone said "connecting..." or "obtaining ip address" but it didn't connect. so i've checked the logs:

kernel: rt2860v2:Qidx(0), not enough space in MgmtRing, MgmtRingFullCount=69!

^^that one happens all the time when trying to connect via wifi.

kernel: rt2860v2:Replay Counter Different in pairwise msg 2 of 4-way handshake!

So, recently i've updated the asuswrt firmware but that "not enough space" error still happens. Less frequently though.

So, question:

1. Does anyone know what that error means and what causes it?
2. Does Padavan 2rd party firmware fixes it?

Thanks in advance. and happy new year

 

[gingerbeardman]

Are you putting the correct firmware on for your device? Does stock firmware work?

 

[Mush]

i forgot to mention that im running stock firmware and never changed it. only upgraded officials

 

[gingerbeardman]

Apparently Padavan does fix some of these issues:

http://vip.asus.com/forum/view.aspx?SLanguage=en-us&id=20110930144831759&board_id=11&page=4&count=40

 

[Mush]

Thanks, i have other problem now, regarding with the installation. Guys from cable company splitted one ethernet cable into 2, now apparently i have half the bandwidth on each end. gonna report this

 

[gingerbeardman]

Thanks, i have other problem now, regarding with the installation. Guys from cable company splitted one ethernet cable into 2, now apparently i have half the bandwidth on each end. gonna report this

That makes no sense.

 

[gingerbeardman]

Should I be concerned with excessive logging?

I have a charging cable plugged into one of the ports on my N56UB1, the whole family use it. Every time a device is connected/disconnected there is 6 lines of logging:

Jan 19 10:58:49 kernel: usb 1-1: new high-speed USB device number 214 using xhci-hcd
Jan 19 10:58:49 kernel: usb 1-1: New USB device found, idVendor=05ac, idProduct=12a8
Jan 19 10:58:49 kernel: usb 1-1: Product: iPhone
Jan 19 10:58:49 kernel: usb 1-1: Manufacturer: Apple Inc.
Jan 19 10:58:49 kernel: usb 1-1: SerialNumber: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Jan 19 11:17:30 kernel: usb 1-1: USB disconnect, device number 214

Should I worry about these building up? Are logs pruned automatically?

 

[ryzhov_al]

1. No, as long as plugged devices are not recognized as mass storage devices.
2. No.
3. Yes.

 

[gingerbeardman]

Great. Thanks!

 

[gingerbeardman]

Another question: what happens when I activate "Enable Energy Saving Green AP"?