Ku rakibida firmware-ka qayb saddexaad ee routerkaaga Wi-Fi waa mid ka mid ah siyaabaha ugu wanaagsan ee lagu horumarinayo waxqabadkiisa. Marka ay timaaddo xulashada qalabka ugu fiican ee Wi-Fi^(Wi-Fi) router firmware, badanaa waxay hoos ugu dhacdaa OpenWrt vs. DD-WRT .

Si kastaba ha ahaatee, qof kastaa ma yaqaaniin habaynta qalabkooda Wi-Fi router's firmware, maadaama ay mararka qaarkood noqon karto farsamo. Maqaalkani waxa uu ka hadli doonaa farqiga u dhexeeya DD-WRT vs. OpenWrt oo ku sharaxi si fudud ikhtiyaarka u fiican shabakada gurigaaga. 

Waa maxay Firmware-ka gaarka ah ee Wi-Fi Routers? ^{(What’s a Custom Firmware for Wi-Fi Routers? )}

Firmware-ka gaarka^(Custom) ah ee router-yada Wi-Fi waa barnaamijyo kuu oggolaanaya inaad maamusho shabakadaada guriga^{(manage your home network)} iyo isku xirka internetka. Waxay la mid yihiin firmware-ka caadiga ah ee warshadda ee la socota router Wi-Fi marka aad ka soo iibsato dukaanka laakiin waxay ku siin karaan sifooyin badan waxayna hagaajin karaan waxqabadka routerkaaga. 

Firmware-ka saddexaad wuxuu soo bandhigi karaa astaamo dheeri ah sida is-dhexgal ka wanaagsan, maaraynta xajmiyeedka, kontaroolada waalidka^{(parental controls)} , xaddidida gelitaanka internetka ee erayga sirta ah, iyo in ka badan. 

Firmware-ka gaarka^(Custom) ah wuxuu sidoo kale kaa caawin karaa kor u qaadista signalkaaga Wi-Fi oo ku rakibo Shabakadda Dadweynaha ee Virtual^{(Virtual Public Network )} ( VPN ). Waxaa intaa dheer, waxaad sidoo kale la socon kartaa wax kasta oo ka socda gudaha shabakadaada guriga iyo xitaa adkeynta ammaankeeda. 

Si kastaba ha noqotee, ogow in rakibida firmware-ka dhinac saddexaad ay khatar tahay maadaama ay meesha ka saari karto dammaanadda soo-saaraha. Intaa waxaa dheer, haddii ay wax qaldamaan, waxay si joogto ah u dhaawaci kartaa oo jebin kartaa routerkaaga wireless-ka.

Sidan oo kale, waxaa lagugula talinayaa inaad ku rakibto firmware-ka koox saddexaad laba sababood dartood. 

• Marka aad ku turunturoodo arrinta router-ka wireless-^{(wireless router)} ka ee warshaddaada firmware-ka ma xamili karto. 
• Firmware-kaaga hadda ma laha sifada aad rabto inaad ka hirgeliso shabakadaada guriga. 

Haddii warshadaada Wi-Fi router firmware ay si fiican u shaqeyneyso, waxaa fiican inaad kaligaa ka tagto. Laakiin, haddii aad dareento inaad u baahan tahay inaad wax ka beddesho qaar ka mid ah hawlaheeda oo aad diyaar u tahay inaad khatarta gasho, sii wad maadaama ay jiraan dhowr ikhtiyaar oo firmware-ga caadiga ah oo diyaar u ah router-yada maanta. 

DresDren Wireless Router (DD-WRT)

DD-WRT waa magaca ugu weyn ee qalabka furaha router-ka, sidaa darteed qaar ka mid ah iibiyeyaasha Wi-Fi-ga^(Wi-Fi) xitaa waxay ku dhejiyaan baakaddooda. Firmware-kan Linux-ku-saleysan waa beddelka OpenSource oo aad u wanaagsan wuxuuna la jaan qaadayaa inta badan nidaamyada ku-xiran iyo mareegaha Shabakadda Maxalliga ah ee Wireless^{(Wireless Local Area Network)} ( WLAN ). 

Firmware-ku wuxuu bixiyaa maarayn heer sare ah wuxuuna taageeraa sifooyin badan oo loogu talagalay aaladaha qalabka ku dhex jira qaab-dhismeedkiisa. Waxay taageeri kartaa in ka badan 200 oo qalab oo kala duwan, oo ay ku jiraan 802.11a/b/g/n iyo dhammaan heerarka kale ee WLAN ee hadda jira . 

Waxaa intaa dheer, waxay bixisaa isku-dhafka VPN waxayna taageertaa nidaamyada Hotspot ee kala duwan . Waxa kale oo ay leedahay taageerada adeegga ^(Service)tayada^(Quality) taas oo kaa caawin karta maareynta taraafikada shabakadda. Waxa kale oo aad isticmaali kartaa Wake , kaas oo awood kuu siinaya in aad meel fog ka toosiso PC LAN^{(remotely wake up a PC over the LAN)} . 

DDWRT waa qalab dhameystiran oo taageera dhowr jiheeyayaal, xitaa kuwa aan si rasmi ah loo taageerin. Waad ku mahadsan tahay bulshadeeda ballaaran, way fududahay in taageero iyo hagitaan laga helo khadka. 

Faa'iidooyinka^(Pros) 

• Waxay taageertaa inta badan router-yada suuqa
• Bulsho aad u badan oo isticmaaleyaal ah oo internetka ku soo dhejiya nuxurka khuseeya
• Ikhtiyaar badan^(Multiple) iyo astaamo loogu talagalay habaynta faahfaahsan
• Waxay taageero u leedahay OpenVPN-ku-dhisan
• Waxa ku jira Tayada Taageerada Adeegga^{(Service Support)}

Qasaarooyinka^(Cons)

• Waxay leedahay qalliin adag oo laga yaabo inay ka adkaato isticmaalayaasha cusub
• Helitaanka noocyo cusub oo dhowr router ah waa xoogaa adag

Furaha Wireless Router^{(Open Wireless Router)} (OpenWrt)^{(Open Wireless Router (OpenWrt))}

Maaddaama uu yahay mashruuca firmware-ka router-ka ugu da'da weyn ee leh shaqeynta il furan ee ku saleysan Linux, OpenWRT ayaa muran la'aan ah doorashada ugu wanaagsan ee isticmaaleyaasha software-ka bilaashka ah. Maanta, inta badan madal OpenWRT 's waxay isku daraysaa ^(OpenWRT)OpenWRT asalka ah iyo LEDE , qalab kale oo router ah. 

OpenWRT waa mid ka mid ah dhawrka firmware ee aan isticmaalin blobs binary-ka aan bilaashka ahayn (software hanti-la'aan ah). Bloobyada binary waa meelaha kombuyuutarku uu nidaamku ku fulinayo hawlgal sir ah oo aanad haysan hab aad ku ogaan karto waxa nidaamka uu qabanayo ama sida loo joojiyo. Markaa, ka dhigaysa mid ka fur furan DD-WRT . 

Si kastaba ha ahaatee, furnaantan awgeed, OpenWRT ma taageerto router badan, gaar ahaan kuwa u baahan darawallada aan xorta ahayn inay ku shaqeeyaan. 

Waxa kale oo muhiim ah in la ogaado in OpenWRT aanu ahayn firmware-ka ugu fudud ee la rakibo oo la isticmaalo. Si kastaba ha ahaatee, waxa ay taageertaa qalabyo kala duwan oo kala duwan, laga soo bilaabo jiheeyayaasha safarka jeebka-jecel ilaa kuwa ugu sareeya ee ganacsiga. Waxa kale oo ay bixisaa sifooyin ka badan DD-WRT inkasta oo ay tahay midka ugu dhibka badan si loo habeeyo. 

OpenWRT waa nidaam Linux ah oo ku xidhan oo waliba ka shaqayn kara Windows ama nidaamka macOS. Waxa kale oo aad samayn kartaa waxyaabo badan sida la socodka shabakada wakhtiga-dhabta ah, Internet Protocol (IP) tunnel-ka ee VPN^(VPNs) -yada ku dhex jira , iyo kala hormarinta hawlaha internetka^(Internet) .  

Sababtoo ah kontaroolkeeda adag, firmware-kani wuxuu u baahan yahay xoogaa aqoon farsamo ah oo ku saabsan shabakadaha guriga. Dhanka kale, waxay kuu ogolaanaysaa habayn weyn waxayna ku fiican tahay dadka yaqaan shay ama laba ku saabsan hagaajinta isku xidhka iyo shabakadaha. 

Faa'iidooyinka^(Pros)

• Xulasho badan^(Plenty) oo xakameyn iyo habeyn
• Sidoo kale waxay leedahay taageerada QoS sida DD-WRT
• Waxaa ku jira OpenVPN oo ku dhex dhisan

Qasaarooyinka^(Cons)

• Ma aha sida user saaxiibtinimo sida firmware kale
• Waxay qaadataa wakhti dheeraad ah si uu barnaamijku u shaqeeyo
• Waxay taageertaa router yar 

Tamaandho:^(Tomato:) Aaladda Rooter Firmware^{(Tomato: Alternative Router Firmware)}

Haddii aad dareento inaadan weli diyaar u ahayn inaad isticmaasho DD-WRT ama OpenWrt , ha werwerin, maadaama ay jiraan firmware kale oo aad isticmaali karto. 

Yaanyada^(Tomato) ayaa lagu doodi karaa inay tahay adeegsadaha ugu saaxiibtinimo iyo habaysan ee router-ka suuqa. Nidaamkeeda aan macno lahayn iyo habka tooska ah waxay kuu ogolaaneysaa inaad ku rakibto sifooyinka adigoon la tacaalin kakanaanta. Sidoo kale waa mid ka mid ah firmware-yada ugu wanaagsan ee la isticmaalo haddii aad rabto inaad dadajiso routerkaaga^{(speed up your router)} . 

Dhawaan, bulshada ka dambeysa ayaa hagaajisay tamaandhada^(Tomato) caadiga ah ee ay samaysay Shibby . Waxay u bixiyeen firmware-kooda hadda ka sii badan mashruuca AdvancedTomato . Hadda waxay leedahay naqshad qurux badan iyo Interface User Graphics^{(Graphics User Interface)} ( GUI ) oo bixisa la socodka wakhtiga dhabta ah ee tirakoobyada muhiimka ah iyadoo la adeegsanayo garaafyo firfircoon.   

Waad ku mahadsan tahay hal-abuurkan, yaanyada^(Tomato) waxay siisaa khibrad muuqaal ah isticmaalkeeda. Cusbooneysiinta cusub ayaa sidoo kale fududeysay maareynta shabakadaha. 

Si kastaba ha ahaatee, yaanyada^(Tomato) ayaa weli taageerta router ka yar marka loo eego kuwa ay xafiiltamaan, xitaa iyada oo la hirgelinayo Mashruuca AdvancedTomato^{(AdvancedTomato Project)} . Sidaa darteed^(Hence) , waxaan kugula talineynaa inaad hubiso haddii firmware-kani uu taageerayo routerkaaga ka hor intaadan xitaa ka fikirin isticmaalka ka hor OpenWrt iyo DD-WRT . 

Faa'iidooyinka^(Pros)

• Oggolow la socodka wakhtiga-dhabta ah
• Xawaare aad uga dheereeya kuwa ay xafiiltamaan
• Interface casri ah oo leh GUI cajiib ah^(GUI)
• Raadka ugu yar
• Waxay taageertaa OpenVPN iyo WakeOnLan

Qasaarooyinka^(Cons)

• Taageerada router xaddidan
• Cusboonaysiinta tartiib tartiib ah sababtoo ah bulsho yar

Waxyaabaha ay tahay in la tixgeliyo marka la dooranayo qalabka casriga ah ee router^{(Things to Consider When Choosing a Custom Router Firmware)}

Doorashada firmware-ka ay tahay inaad u isticmaasho routerkaaga waxay noqon kartaa mid jahawareer leh, gaar ahaan isticmaalayaasha markii ugu horeysay. Ka dib oo dhan, waxaa jira arrimo badan oo ciyaarta ah, sida waafaqsanaanta router-ka, sida loogu kalsoonaan karo firmware-ga, iyo sifooyinka laga heli karo. 

Hoos^(Below) waxaa ah waxyaabo ay tahay inaad tixgeliso markaad dooranayso OpenWrt vs. DD-WRT :

Kartida ^{(Supportability )}

Qodobka ugu horreeya ee ay tahay inaad tixgeliso waa firmware-ka taageeraya routerkaaga. Sidan oo kale, waa lama huraan in la hubiyo website-ka firmware kasta oo la raadiyo liiska router-yada ay taageeraan. Haddii mid ka mid ah firmware-ka uu taageerayo routerkaaga, markaa go'aanku waa ka baxay gacmahaaga. Si kastaba ha noqotee, haddii DD-WRT iyo OpenWrt labaduba ay ku habboon yihiin router-ka, tixgeli dhowr arrimood ee soo socda. 

Isticmaale-saaxiibtinimo^{(User-Friendliness)}

Barashada sida loo rakibo oo loo shaqeeyo Wi-Fi router firmware waxay u baahan tahay qalooc waxbarasho oo qoto dheer, gaar ahaan isticmaalayaasha kombuyuutarrada^{(computer users)} caadiga ah . Sidan oo kale, waxaa laga yaabaa inaad rabto inaad mudnaanta siiso firmware ka sahlan in la barto. Iyadoo DD-WRT vs. OpenWrt , kii hore wuxuu leeyahay faa'iido yar oo ay ugu mahadcelinayso goobteeda saaxiibtinimo.  

Helitaanka Tilmaamaha^{(Availability of Features)}

Arrin kale oo muhiim ah in la tixgeliyo waa sifooyinka ay bixiso firmware kasta. Kahor intaadan dooran inta u dhaxaysa OpenWrt iyo DD-WRT , waxa fiican inaad samayso liis waxyaalaha aad rabto inaad ku samayso Wi-Fi router kaaga, sida hagaajinta xawaarihiisa ama la socodka isticmaalkiisa. Kadib markaad ogaato kuwa aad mudnaanta siinayso, hubi firmware-ka bixiya inta badan, hadaysan ahayn dhammaan, sifooyinkan. 

Keebaa Wanagsan DD-WRT vs. OpenWrt?^{(Which is Better DD-WRT vs. OpenWrt?)}

Marka la eego sifooyinkeeda ka wanaagsan iyo iswaafajinta ballaaran, DD-WRT ayaa ah doorashada ugu wanaagsan. Si kastaba ha ahaatee, OpenWrt iyo xitaa yaanyada^(Tomato) ayaa weli mudan in la isticmaalo, gaar ahaan haddii aad rabto in badan oo xakameyn ah ama is-dhexgal saaxiibtinimo oo badan.  

Waxay hoos ugu dhacdaa sida aad u taqaano habaynta router ama haddii aad diyaar u tahay inaad waqti ku qaadato barashada. firmware-gee saddexaad ayaad u malaynaysaa inuu ku habboon yahay routerkaaga? Noogu sheeg faallooyinka. 

OpenWrt vs. DD-WRT: Which Is the Best Open-Source Router Firmware?

Installing third-partу firmware on your Wi-Fi routеr is one of the best ways to іmprove its performance. When it comes to selecting the optimal Wi-Fi router firmware, it usually boils down tо OpenWrt vs. DD-WRT.

However, not everyone is familiar with customizing their Wi-Fi router’s firmware, as it sometimes can be technical. This post will discuss the difference between DD-WRT vs. OpenWrt and explain in simple terms which option is better for your home network. 

What’s a Custom Firmware for Wi-Fi Routers? 

Custom firmware for Wi-Fi routers are programs that allow you to manage your home network and internet connectivity. They are much like the default factory firmware that comes with the Wi-Fi router when you buy it from the store but can offer more features and improve your router’s performance. 

Third-party firmware can offer additional features such as a better interface, bandwidth management, parental controls, restricting internet access through a password, and more. 

Custom firmware can also help boost your Wi-Fi signal and install your own Virtual Public Network (VPN). Moreover, you can also monitor everything going on within your home network and even tighten its security. 

However, note that installing third-party firmware is risky since it may void the manufacturer’s warranty. Furthermore, if something goes wrong, it could permanently damage and break your wireless router.

As such, it’s recommended that you install third-party firmware for two reasons. 

• When you stumble upon a wireless router issue that your factory firmware can’t handle. 
• Your current firmware doesn’t have the feature you want to implement on your home network. 

If your factory Wi-Fi router firmware is working just fine, it’s best to leave it alone. But, if you feel that you need to customize some of its functions and are willing to take the risk, go ahead as there are several custom firmware options available for routers today. 

DresDren Wireless Router (DD-WRT)

DD-WRT is the biggest name in open-source router firmware, so much so that some Wi-Fi router sellers even put it on their packaging. This Linux-based firmware is an excellent OpenSource alternative and is compatible with most embedded systems and Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) routers. 

The firmware provides excellent handling and supports numerous features for the hardware platforms within its framework. It can support more than 200 varying devices, including the 802.11a/b/g/n and all other current WLAN standards. 

Moreover, it offers VPN integration and supports different Hotspot systems. It also has Quality of Service support which can help you manage network traffic. You can also use Wake, which enables you to remotely wake up a PC over the LAN. 

DDWRT is a comprehensive toolkit that supports multiple routers, even those that aren’t officially supported. Thanks to its large community, it’s easier to find support and guides online. 

Pros 

• Supports the majority of the routers on the market
• A vast community of users who post relevant content online
• Multiple options and features for elaborate customization
• Has support for built-in OpenVPN
• Includes a Quality of Service Support

Cons

• It has a complicated operation that may overwhelm new users
• Finding new versions for a few routers is a bit difficult

Open Wireless Router (OpenWrt)

As the oldest router firmware project with Linux-based open-source functionality, OpenWRT is arguably the better option among free software users. Today, much of OpenWRT’s platform combines the original OpenWRT and LEDE, another router firmware. 

OpenWRT is one of the few firmware that doesn’t use non-free binary blobs (non-free proprietary software). Binary blobs are areas of a computer where the system is performing a secret operation where you have no way of knowing what the system is doing or how to stop it. Thus, making it more open than the DD-WRT. 

However, because of this openness, OpenWRT doesn’t support many routers, especially those that require non-free drivers to operate. 

It’s also important to note that OpenWRT isn’t the easiest firmware to install and use. However, it does support a broad range of hardware, from pocket-sized travel routers to high-end enterprise routers. It also offers more features than DD-WRT despite being the trickier one to configure. 

OpenWRT is an embedded Linux system that can also function on a Windows or macOS system. You can also do many things like real-time network monitoring, Internet Protocol (IP) tunneling for built-in VPNs, and prioritizing Internet activities.  

Because of its complicated controls, this firmware requires some technical knowledge about home networks. On the flip side, it allows you greater customization and is perfect for people who know a thing or two about optimizing connectivity and networks. 

Pros

• Plenty of control and customization options
• Also has QoS support like DD-WRT
• Includes a built-in OpenVPN

Cons

• Not as user friendly as other firmware
• It takes more time to get the program running
• Supports fewer routers 

Tomato: Alternative Router Firmware

If you feel that you are not yet ready to use DD-WRT or OpenWrt, worry not, as there are other firmware you can utilize. 

Tomato is arguably the most user-friendly and streamlined router firmware in the market. Its no-nonsense and direct approach allows you to install features without dealing with complexity. It’s also one of the best firmware to use if you want to speed up your router. 

Recently, the community behind it has improved the classic Tomato firmware developed by Shibby. They named their more current firmware the AdvancedTomato project. It now has a sleeker design and a Graphics User Interface (GUI) that provides real-time monitoring of essential statistics using animated graphs.   

Thanks to this innovation, Tomato provides a visually pleasing experience to its users. The new updates have also made it easier to manage networks. 

However, Tomato still supports fewer routers than its rivals, even with the introduction of the AdvancedTomato Project. Hence, we recommend checking if this firmware supports your router before even considering using it ahead of OpenWrt and DD-WRT. 

Pros

• Allows real-time monitoring
• Considerably faster speeds than its rivals
• Modern interface with impressive GUI
• Minimal footprint
• Supports OpenVPN and WakeOnLan

Cons

• Limited router support
• Slower updates because of a smaller community

Things to Consider When Choosing a Custom Router Firmware

Choosing which firmware you should use for your router can be quite confusing, especially for first-time users. After all, there are many factors at play, such as the compatibility of the router, how reliable the firmware is, and what features are available in it. 

Below are some things you should consider when choosing between OpenWrt vs. DD-WRT:

Supportability 

The first factor you should consider is which firmware supports your router. As such, it’s essential to check the website of each firmware and search the list of routers they support. If only one of the firmware supports your router, then the decision is out of your hands. However, if both DD-WRT and OpenWrt are compatible with the router, consider the following few factors. 

User-Friendliness

Learning how to install and operate a Wi-Fi router firmware requires a steep learning curve, especially for casual computer users. As such, you may want to prioritize the firmware that is easier to learn. With DD-WRT vs. OpenWrt, the former has a slight advantage thanks to its user-friendly platform.  

Availability of Features

Another essential factor to consider is the features being offered by each firmware. Before choosing between OpenWrt and DD-WRT, it’s best to make a list of things you want to do with your Wi-Fi router, such as improving its speed or monitoring its usage. After knowing which ones to prioritize, check which firmware offers most, if not all, of these features. 

Which is Better DD-WRT vs. OpenWrt?

Given its better features and broader compatibility, DD-WRT is the better choice. However, OpenWrt and even Tomato are still worth using, especially if you want more control or a more user-friendly interface.  

It boils down to how familiar you are with router customization or whether you are willing to spend some time learning it. Which third-party firmware do you think fits your router? Let us know in the comments. 

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