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5 steps to custom firmware on you Asus RT-N66U

Mon, 06 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0200

"ASUS RT-N66U" is well-known for its reliability and performance, and is considered one of the best consumer routers on the market. However, if you find its software a bit limited, you can easily install third-party firmware to make it even better. And if you do everything right, you'll be up and running within 30 minutes.

WARNING: This post is for informational purposes only and is intended for people who know what they are doing. If the terminology seems scary or foreign at any point, I recommend finding a more comprehensive guide, or keeping the original firmware on your router. If something unexpected happens along the way, or if a user error occurs, you may have to reinstall the original firmware. In extreme cases, it could render your router unusable. Read the steps carefully before you decide to go ahead, and if you choose to follow the steps, do so at your own risk.

Nexus Player

Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Google recently launched the Nexus Player in Norway, and I didn't hesitate to order one when the opportunity arose. As a long-term user of Chromecast, I was curious whether it could address some of the weaknesses of that little dongle. Here's a brief first impression after just over a week's use.

Is it just an ultra-expensive Chromecast?

Key Specifications Quad-core Intel Atom 1.8Ghz processor 1 GB memory 8 GB storage 802.11ac WiFi HDMI output (1920 x 1080 / 60Hz) Bluetooth remote w/ voice search

Wireless music zones

Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Who says that you have to buy a ready-made system to play your music throughout your home? Many have probably noticed systems like SONOS, and think it seems like a fantastic opportunity. But it is too simple to buy a ready-made system. Any nerd with self-respect looks at the opportunity to create something themselves. And I have done that. This is my setup for wireless music zones.

Hardware

Apple has created a fantastic little product called Airport Express. This is a tiny wireless router, the size of an average power adapter. Although it is an Apple product, it works for both OS X and Windows. What makes it unique are two small outputs. A USB output for printers, and a minijack output for analog and optical digital audio out. This router can be set up to extend your existing WIFI network, and thus become part of it. This means you can reach any Airport Express units connected to this network while connected to the WIFI network. The setup of Airport Express is detailed in the manual, so I will not elaborate on that here. Further, one must have something to send the sound to. In my case, it's the hi-fi system in the living room, and an iPod speaker from Logitech in the bedroom. Any systems that have an input for analog or optical digital sound work.