Kong Mod USB/FTP/SAMBA/MINIDLNA build 15000 available

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Kong Mod USB/FTP/SAMBA/MINIDLNA build 15000 available

Hi guys,

I have just released a new build of my dd-wrt mod. It is now based on dd-wrt build 15000.

It fixes a few minor issues that have been discovered since my last build.

In addition to that it includes a first attempt to fix unclean filesystems due to broken umount on reboots. Please test this and report back if it is working as expected.

 

Here is the Download

 

@Peter, as always please update the link in the download section, thanks.

Peter Redmer
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Excellent! Kong, I am

Excellent! Kong, I am updating the link in our download section as we speak, and it should be finished in a few moments.

taekwon3dan
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@Kong:

@Kong:

Unfortunately, this build is not working too well for me. My upload speeds were cut to 1/3, web browsing was very slow. FYI - I had the virtual interface (guest network turned on). Maybe that has something to do with it. But definitely very sluggish compared to your last build.

CubexG
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So I'm loving the Kong builds

So I'm loving the Kong builds.. Def seeing speed increases, but just can't get Samba to work the way I expected it to.. I had it running on a standard DD-WRT config before I went to Kong - not sure what to do.

I adjusted the drive (which had 3 partitions before - JFS / Swap / Data) to a single EXT3 data partition.

The router mounts it just fine, and when telnetting in, going to /mnt shows all the data. However, looking at the share (\\) it sinmply shows a Public folder which I can't write to, nor can I see this folder anywhere via telnet (so I can't even move the data into it). Any help would be truly apprecaited..

Thanks!

Ok - and figured it out by using custom config - copy and pasting the smb.conf file and replacing the jjfs in the path with mnt... Where would I edit the conf file via telnet? Or unneeded?

taekwon3dan
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I hard reset and reconfigured

I hard reset and reconfigured without wireless virtual interface. Everything is OK now.

TURBO
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I just installed this great

I just installed this great Kong mod firmware and configured samba. It works great. Just mount it to "Jffs", disabled proftp, disabled read only (file sharing) and voila. I can write to my usb using samba and my arch linux client.

Also, I dont know what changed in DDWRT 15000, but I dont get wireless errors like before. I use 5 mW TX power and no wireless packet errors on display. Those errors were driving me crazy. Je, je....Million thanks Kong. Keep this great work.

TURBO

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CubexG said: Ok - and figured

CubexG said: Ok - and figured it out by using custom config - copy and pasting the smb.conf file and replacing the jjfs in the path with mnt... Where would I edit the conf file via telnet? Or unneeded?

Yes that's the way to go, use the standard smb.conf edit it to your needs and then add it in the custom config text box.

sandbox
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Does this simply pre

Does this simply pre-configure DD-WRT for a smooth 3500L experience and addon/expand some features, or does it disable anything in DD-WRT?

Sorry for the newb question (or if it's an inappropriate place to ask). I ordered my 3500L last night, and am trying to "crash course" my head through all the complexities of setting up a repeater subnet with exactly the features you seem to have added.

Need Mac/Linux/Win7/Xbox/Android all on subnet and able to securely share data with each other and access the webs through a router shared by all housemates (12 of them) who are not remotely security minded or tech saavy. Hoping to use USB2 drive as Nas (speed not critical) and access it via Samba and Xbox networking.

Kong
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sandbox said: Does this

sandbox said: Does this simply pre-configure DD-WRT for a smooth 3500L experience and addon/expand some features, or does it disable anything in DD-WRT?

This mod is basically a sandard dd-wrt build + extra functionality + speed optimizations, see:

http://www.myopenrouter.com/download/19806/DD-WRT-BETA-Kong-Mod-USB-FTP-...

taekwon3dan
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Can anyone kindly test if

Can anyone kindly test if they can get client bridging AND virtual wireless interface working at the same time?

I can't get client bridging to work unless I don't enable virtual wireless interface (after a 30-30-30 reset). For some reason on my unit, when I turn on virtual interface, it is very sluggish.

I suppose repeater bridge with a different SSID is an option, but that would affect bandwidth right?

Kong
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Any wireless client will

Any wireless client will affect bandwidth. If one client sends the others have to wait for their slot.
So using another SSID should not matter in terms of bandwidth.

taekwon3dan
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@Kong:

@Kong:

I can't find it at the moment, but I thought I read somewhere that repeater bridging cuts the available bandwidth for wireless clients in half.

In any event, I will give this a shot, as it should be equivalent to a guest network + client bridge.

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taekwon3dan said: @Kong: I

taekwon3dan said: @Kong: I can't find it at the moment, but I thought I read somewhere that repeater bridging cuts the available bandwidth for wireless clients in half. In any event, I will give this a shot, as it should be equivalent to a guest network + client bridge.

Once you run a bridge or you connect another client the rate has to be divided.

Example:

1AP - 1Client send with max bandwidth-> 300Mbps

1AP - 2Clients send with max bandwidth -> 2x150Mbps (if only one sends at full speed he gets full 300Mpbs

1AP - 3Clients send with max -> 3x100Mbps

1AP - 1Bridge 1 Client -> 2x150Mpbs (in this case indeed you only have 150Mpbs)

 

The reason for this is because if one sends the others have to listen, so AP sends, bridge sends, client gets. So you have to wait twice until client can send data.

taekwon3dan
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@ Kong:

@ Kong:

OK. I just set up the repeater and it works just fine! Thanks for the great build.

Also, I have tested this firmware on a wrt610nv2 and it works just fine too (I did not try guest network on that one). The signals/connections/speeds in that unit are outstanding! Your build is actually a perfect match for that router.

It would be super if I could load your firmware on a E3000 but that unit requires a special mod build, I believe.

sandbox
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Awesome. Up and running on a

Awesome. Up and running on a secure subnet that's lightening fast.

Thanks Kong! Was really painless to get it up and running. I have some questions on setup of the NAS, but will make a thread for that. Thanks to everyone that contributes to this site... tons of info found here made this painless.

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taekwon3dan said: @ Kong: OK. I just set up the repeater and it works just fine! Thanks for the great build. Also, I have tested this firmware on a wrt610nv2 and it works just fine too (I did not try guest network on that one). The signals/connections/speeds in that unit are outstanding! Your build is actually a perfect match for that router. It would be super if I could load your firmware on a E3000 but that unit requires a special mod build, I believe.

 

 

Here is the e3000 version:

Download Removed until I know what's wrong

taekwon3dan
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Kong said:

Kong said:

taekwon3dan said: @ Kong: OK. I just set up the repeater and it works just fine! Thanks for the great build. Also, I have tested this firmware on a wrt610nv2 and it works just fine too (I did not try guest network on that one). The signals/connections/speeds in that unit are outstanding! Your build is actually a perfect match for that router. It would be super if I could load your firmware on a E3000 but that unit requires a special mod build, I believe.

Here is the e3000 version: Download

I REALLY appreciate this!  Thank you!

Peter Redmer
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sandbox said: Awesome. Up

sandbox said: Awesome. Up and running on a secure subnet that's lightening fast. Thanks Kong! Was really painless to get it up and running. I have some questions on setup of the NAS, but will make a thread for that. Thanks to everyone that contributes to this site... tons of info found here made this painless.

I love to hear this!  I love this community, and the real thanks go out to everyone here who puts in their time, effort, and expertise to contribute.  A personal thank you from me goes out to our members for that!

taekwon3dan
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@Kong:

@Kong:

Lest someone else may try, the E3000 build bricked my unit. You may wish to pull it from this board.

Not to worry - I have read up on the serial TTL revival procedure in the dd-wrt forum and will follow it. Gives me something to do in my spare time! :)

Thanks anyway.

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Hi taekwon3dan,

Hi taekwon3dan,

thanks for letting me know. If you have a TTL Cable you could show me the output you get from the bricked unit, before you unbrick it.
This build is exactly the same as the wnr build, only difference is that at the end addpattern is called to add some version info to the build.

In addition to that I just checked, if you flashed with the mini build with e3000 in its name you can just use my broadcom build, same as for the wnr, to flash through dd-wrt interface.

Dan K
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Hey Kong (and other

Hey Kong (and other knowledgable individuals on here),

Anyone else trying to run Netflix streaming on the iphone/ipad? There is a problem with the DNSmasq on dd-wrt that rejects any streaming connection from them. Here is a link to the discussion: http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=478460

I disabled the DNSmasq options but than lost my ability to get to any website. Any work-arounds, or updates that can help remedy this?

Thanks for you all your help!

Kong
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The discussion over at the dd

The discussion over at the dd-wrt forum pretty much describes the problem.

Builds > 15049 now have a new option in webinterface to set "No DNS Rebind", which resolves this issue, but again loosens security a bit by allowing dns-rebinding.

To prevent the latest dns rebind attacks there should be a different approach.

Dan K
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Thanks Kong & Dima-- That

Thanks Kong & Dima-- That info was exactly what I needed!

hughes_net
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Ok - and figured it out by

Ok - and figured it out by using custom config - copy and pasting the smb.

fantoma
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I read several comment about

I read several comment about how to set up the Samba in the download section but yet, I haven't found any actual article about it. There is also reference about the custom config called smb.conf. Anyone can show where to read such information. Thanks.

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Tobiasb
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I installed this Firmware but

I installed this Firmware but can´t get minidlna and Samba to work together.
I have a usb NTFS drive, which works with minidlna (except videos, couldn´t figure out why). but as soon as i turn samba on, i cant see the media files anymore) i have to kill minidlna and restart it with -R to see the files again. But it kinda gets unstable and has a lot of slowdowns.
what do i miss here, can anyone help me?
another question, what does public sharing turned off or on actually do in samba. i cannot notice any difference...

tk007b
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Hi all,

Hi all,

This is my first post, so apologies up front if I shouldn't be posting here.

I have been trying to find a router which satisfies my requirements and ended up here. However, I just wanted to know if my thinking is correct before I buy (WNR3500L) and try to flash.

Firstly, my requirements are:
1. N speed wireless router, with gigabit network ports
2. The ability to house a USB drive
3. The ability to access media (video, audio and pics) from router to my xbox 360
4. The ability to run bit torrent software on the router independently of any pc/mac
5. Performed backups from my pc/mac so that data (pics) are duplicated onto my usb, router connected drive)

From what I have seen this seems to come closer than anything else and the community here is very friendly, helpful and technically skilled.

Would getting the router and flashing with 'dd-wrt-usb-ftp-samba3-dlna-O2-v24-K26-broadcom' be a good place to start ?, or am I running before I can walk ?

Any advice appreciated.

Many thanks

TK

PS, just an after thought .. Would I be better suited to a WNDR3700 instead ?

Kong
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Tobiasb said: I installed

Tobiasb said: I installed this Firmware but can´t get minidlna and Samba to work together. I have a usb NTFS drive, which works with minidlna (except videos, couldn´t figure out why). but as soon as i turn samba on, i cant see the media files anymore) i have to kill minidlna and restart it with -R to see the files again. But it kinda gets unstable and has a lot of slowdowns. what do i miss here, can anyone help me? another question, what does public sharing turned off or on actually do in samba. i cannot notice any difference...

Can you give me a rough number about how many media files this drive holds?

What kind of video files don't work, all kinds, all sizes?

I have not tested the combination samba+minidlna+ntfs. Someone else reported that he had problems with NTFS drives.

NTFS read/wrte performance is very bad(~2MB/s, EXT3 ~6MB/s) this could be a reason if HD movies don't play.

Kong
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tk007b said: Hi all, This is

tk007b said: Hi all, This is my first post, so apologies up front if I shouldn't be posting here. I have been trying to find a router which satisfies my requirements and ended up here. However, I just wanted to know if my thinking is correct before I buy (WNR3500L) and try to flash. Firstly, my requirements are: 1. N speed wireless router, with gigabit network ports 2. The ability to house a USB drive 3. The ability to access media (video, audio and pics) from router to my xbox 360 4. The ability to run bit torrent software on the router independently of any pc/mac 5. Performed backups from my pc/mac so that data (pics) are duplicated onto my usb, router connected drive) From what I have seen this seems to come closer than anything else and the community here is very friendly, helpful and technically skilled. Would getting the router and flashing with 'dd-wrt-usb-ftp-samba3-dlna-O2-v24-K26-broadcom' be a good place to start ?, or am I running before I can walk ? Any advice appreciated. Many thanks TK PS, just an after thought .. Would I be better suited to a WNDR3700 instead ?

The WNDR3700 has a faster CPU and provides much better read/write speeds to usb media, but since I don't have this unit I don't provide any special build for it that includes minidlna etc.

 

The WNR3500L is capable of doing all the things you mentioned, but due to firmware size limitation a torrent client is not included, it has to be installed on an external media using ipkg.

Tobiasb
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Kong said:

Kong said:

Tobiasb said: I installed this Firmware but can´t get minidlna and Samba to work together. I have a usb NTFS drive, which works with minidlna (except videos, couldn´t figure out why). but as soon as i turn samba on, i cant see the media files anymore) i have to kill minidlna and restart it with -R to see the files again. But it kinda gets unstable and has a lot of slowdowns. what do i miss here, can anyone help me? another question, what does public sharing turned off or on actually do in samba. i cannot notice any difference...

Can you give me a rough number about how many media files this drive holds? What kind of video files don't work, all kinds, all sizes? I have not tested the combination samba+minidlna+ntfs. Someone else reported that he had problems with NTFS drives. NTFS read/wrte performance is very bad(~2MB/s, EXT3 ~6MB/s) this could be a reason if HD movies don't play.

All the videos didn´t show up, i had wmvs, avis an mkvs. The first time i hooked up my 1TB harddrice with 50gb music on it. i now did more testing and tried with a flashdrive formatted with fat32 and everything worked. Then i hooked the harddrive back on with just 3 folders with each one file in it and couldn´t get it to work so i think ntfs isn´t really usable at the moment.

Another Question:

as the USB Speed isn´t that great with this router, i would like to connect a fast ethernet hd to my network and mount with the router so i can stream media. but for that i think i need smbmount which isn´t included in this build. How can i do that? or is that a bad idea?

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