Installation Guide
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1. Generic Notes
Warning! DD-WRT has several issues therefore we cannot recommend using dd-wrt with Hotspot PRO, Hotspot FREE Basic and Hotspot FREE Social.
Important note: This solution requires a Hotspot Operator Account at HotSpotSystem.com. You can create an Operator Account here. If you would like to see what features you will be able to use with our solutions, click here. If you already have an Operator Account, then read on...
Remember that you'll need a router which is compatible with nokaid, standard, big or mega version of DD-WRT. Other versions (like mini or micro) don't contain the hotspot module so they cannot be used for hotspot purposes.
Click here to get a list of compatible router models (opens in a new window). Here we only list those models that are compatible with our system through DD-WRT.
If you are sure that you have a compatible router, then you can continue to STEP 1: download DD-WRT.
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2. Download DD-WRT
Go to the Router Database on DD-WRT's website (opens in a new window).
Enter your router type into the search field (for example: 'WRT54GL' or 'Nanostation'). Search result will appear under the search field. Click on the desired router type from the list.
Firmware versions can be found under 'Description'. For Hotspot System support, you have to download nokaid, standard, big or mega versions. If you can only find mini or micro, it means that the router is not compatible with our system because it has not enough memory to use it as a hotspot.
Be sure to read the 'Additional Information' as it may contain important information about the flashing procedure. In our example, for Linksys WRT54GL it says 'Initial flashing Mini Generic via web interface'. It means that you have to upgrade with the mini generic firmware first if you are upgrading the original Linksys firmware. But since the mini doesn't contain the hotspot module, once upgraded, you have to upgrade it again with the standard generic firmware.
You can also find a 'Suppored by' part in the middle where you can select different firmware builds. From build 14311, Hotspot System setup is built into the firmware and it is much easier to setup.
WARNING: DO NOT DOWNLOAD BUILD 14896 (or around), DATE IS 2010-08, BECAUSE IT HAS BUGS WITH THE BUILT-IN SETUP.
If you downloaded the firmware image and ready to upgrade to DD-WRT, then you can continue to STEP 2.
