August 28th, 2005
DD-WRT
Looks like this is an alternative to the Sveasoft software for the WRT54G:
DD-WRT is a 100% free firmware for the Linksys WRT54G/GS 802.11g wireless routers (which run off a minimalist Linux OS). DD-WRT is based on the Alchemy Firmware from Sveasoft Inc, which is in turn based off of the original GPL’d Linksys Firmware and a number of other open source projects. DD-WRT exists as a direct result of Sveasoft demands of $20 to download their firmware. DD-WRT offers many advanced features not found in the original firmware from Linksys, or the costly firmware from Sveasoft. It is also free of the product activation or tracking found in the Sveasoft firmware. Among other features not found in the stock linksys firmware, DD-WRT adds the Kai Daemon for the Kai Console Gaming network , WDS wireless bridging/repeating protocol, Radius Authentication for more secure wireless communication, advanced Quality of Service controls for bandwidth allocation, and software support for the SD-Card hardware modification.