TomatoUSB

Have currently a 100/6 Mbit connection with options to a 100/40 MBit connetion and are looking for a router that runs with tomato. In a similar thread titled "Hardware for 100mbit internet" the Asus RT-N66 was recommended and it seems to fit the bill.

The only thing I do not need is WIFI as the router will be place in a dedicated server room.

Does anyone know of a router with similar power but without build in WIFI, that runs fine with Tomato.

Best wishes

Pete

Hi Pete,

Could you just dis-able the WiFi on the router… all is good ;^)

Then when you need a WiFi connection you could enable for that time of need.

Cheers!

- mpegmaster

You are right, I could simply disable WIFI.

My point was, that you usually have to pay for what you want, and paying for dual wifi in a router and then simply switching it off, is like wasting money.

So my question should have been: Does anyone know of a (cheaper, prob. due to omission of WIFI capability) router with similar power, that runs fine with Tomato.

I know there is a long list of compatible devices, but it is hard to collect the information, which of these devices is powerful enough to drive a 100/6 or even a 100/40 Mbit internet connection. Even on the specs pages of the manufacturers you often don't find an answer to this question.

I'd appreciate, if you could name any alternative routers.

Pete

There are is no such router

The only way you get to ditch the wireless components is when you buy a customizable router. Also having a wireless component means that the manufacturer have to put a better CPU and more memory.

They do exist, but you are going to be paying more than the mass produced router in a plastic box. Law of Economic say that it is actually CHEAPER because of volume for something that EVERY consumers want vs something that only YOU want.

http://routerboard.com/products - makes router circuit boards that can be configured into systems
http://www.ubnt.com/edgemax#EdgeMAXhardware - Look under "EdgeMax Hardware, Edge Route Lite"

These are a lot more capable, but at the same time more complicated to configure. No. They WON'T run Tomato PERIOD.

Seems very unlikely you'll find a non-wireless router that will run Tomato which was developed specifically for wireless routers. So buying a wireless router & turning off wireless is likely your only choice if you want to run Tomato. As for performance, I would suggest finding routers on the compatibility list and look up reviews on sites like smallnetbuilder. Might be wise to start with more recent models such as the Asus RT-N66U.