TP-LINK TL-WDR4300 N750 Wireless N Dual Band Gigabit Router w/ 2x USB Ports $52 after $30 rebate + Free Shipping

What is wrong with stock firmware? Seems like many want to switch back.

It looks like Gargoyle is the best of the other choices.....

But what exactly do you gain? Does it perform better or just more settings that many won't use? I also believe it breaks hardware NAT.

I use DDWRT now but seems like its not ready for is router. Just wondering if there is a real need to go to custom firmware on this one as the stock firmware seems decent.

Any comparisons would be welcome between stock and Gargoyle fro those who have tried both...thanks.

Quote from rifleman1 : BH Photo sold 4300 through 12/1 for 40 AR...didn't arrive for almost a month...set up was a breeze, looks like a giant cyclops from a 60s japanese scifi on your desk, worked well for a week then mysteriously stopped connecting/disconnecting lappy and smartphone...hours and hours of aggravation ensued...got returned (refunded for half the price)..still awaiting the rebate for other half..wouldn't really touch TP again....

I have a much less expensive TP-Link (TL-WR841N)... having the same issue, and it started after a couple of months. Was thinking of upgrading to this one nevertheless, because overall I like it and this was a good price... bummer to hear about the same problem on it. Guess I'll keep looking/

I have to restart my router a couple of times a week because of it (and it's not my other equipment that's the problem, it happens on both my laptop's adapters, Mac and cellphone).

i have the 4300, it replaced a very good TP-Link WDR1043 that after a couple years started to need frequent reboots. The 4300 was better range and all but after a couple months of stable use, started to need frequent reboots. I was very disappointed. I went back to the 1043. After a couple months, I noticed a new firmware and after loading that (I think it was December I loaded it), I've been running the 4300 without issue.
I had download the OpenWRT gargoyle, intending to try that but haven't installed it since the new stock was working fine

Quote from zerorhythm : Try OpenWRT not the gargoyle version cause it's limiting in features. Luci is good and a few others. I have 3 routers running in repeater bridge , I've tried DD-WRT and It runs a lot slower on wireless and not as stable as OpenWRT, and I don't like gargoyle's interface and features.

Gargoyle is for basic stuff, if you want more advanced, go to shell

Quote from kevinmscs : This or the Asus N66???

N66 is like Ferrari, while this more like Altima.

Quote from Yoda : Thanks for pointing that out. I was looking at the openwrt for my N750 and I'll probably give this a try. Do you know if you can set this up in repeater mode using the Gargoyle firmware?

Yes, Gargoyle supports bridge.

Quote from linuxaddict7 : N66 is like Ferrari, while this more like Altima.

So is the price $51 vs $164.93 that's a whopping $103 more!

Really HIGHLY doubt you get anywhere near $103 worth of better router/switch/AP. In fact I would say the average user couldn't tell any difference.
They are both TOP TIER routers by their respective manufacturers.

This is a FAR FAR better deal than the Asus N66U .... which is way way overpriced and won't be dropping much in price due to #1 ranking anytime soon.
Never go top...always go second tier to save money. This is a SD.

calling this altima, would insult altima, this is a Play-Doh car (device), which works decent with third party firmware.
this is piece of junk with stock firmware, the latest firmware will drop DNS capability.

you will be able to go to websites based on ip address but not on domain names.

the previous version was to fix certain phones could not connect to web, even after that firmware none of my android devices can connect.

Quote from linuxaddict7 : N66 is like Ferrari, while this more like Altima.

Quote from itsme13 : calling this altima, would insult altima, this is a Play-Doh car (device), which works decent with third party firmware. this is piece of junk with stock firmware, the latest firmware will drop DNS capability. you will be able to go to websites based on ip address but not on domain names. the previous version was to fix certain phones could not connect to web, even after that firmware none of my android devices can connect.

Um user error?

Most people don't complain about it I mean come on. Its you.

I always laugh when people RMA stuff 90%+ of the time its them and they blame it on the device.
I've never had to RMA anything and built lots of computers.

Nothing wrong with this hardware if stock doesn't work go Gargoyle or other.

yes user error, why dont you build your own routers insted, Why do you buy yours.

you buy hardware for its stock firmware and not bolthole or gargoyle.
they are used when the stock fails.

Quote from boltman2007 : Um user error? Most people don't complain about it I mean come on. Its you. I always laugh when people RMA stuff 90%+ of the time its them and they blame it on the device. I've never had to RMA anything and built lots of computers. Nothing wrong with this hardware if stock doesn't work go Gargoyle or other.

Quote from itsme13 : yes user error, why dont you build your own routers insted, Why do you buy yours. you buy hardware for its stock firmware and not bolthole or gargoyle. they are used when the stock fails.

At least TP link Firmware seems decent most just assume you go third party.
Many are using stock firmware successfully with this router.

Why build when you can buy for $50

Quote from brbubba : What scripts are you talking about? I've been running Attitude adjustment without issue, no scripting necessary. How did you get DDNS working? I installed the DDNS Luci package and it won't update my dyndns IP. This is a known issue with the DDWRT firmware, I suggest going to OpenWRT if you have an Xbox.

brbubba,

I installed luci-app-ddns package onto the router. Then I entered which service I am using (DynDns) and entered my username and password for that DNS service. Also my domain had to be added.

I also had to actually go to my account DynDNS webapge and have it update my IP address there and then my DNS was working. It wasn't working at first for me also until I updated the IP at then DynDNS webpage.

I went to Firewall section on OpenWRT to setup the Port Forwards.

Okay. I finally bit and bought one. I hope this works well for my media sharing, apple TV and wireless printing.

Quote from yazyazoo : brbubba, I installed luci-app-ddns package onto the router. Then I entered which service I am using (DynDns) and entered my username and password for that DNS service. Also my domain had to be added. I also had to actually go to my account DynDNS webapge and have it update my IP address there and then my DNS was working. It wasn't working at first for me also until I updated the IP at then DynDNS webpage. I went to Firewall section on OpenWRT to setup the Port Forwards.

Hmmmm, mine wouldn't update for anything, then I manually updated it myself on the website, maybe it's working now. My last update says it was 10 days ago, but I'm pretty darn sure it was way before that since I last worked on it. Hopefully it's been working all along, wish DynDns had logs I could look at. Now to get OpenVPN working properly... grrr, too much to do.