Help me get a Asus WL-500GP

Otaku · May 11, 2010

Hi All,

I want a Asus Wl-500GP to make 24/7 download rig. Not interested in Asus-Wl520GU.

Link: Newegg.com - ASUS WL-500GP V2 IEEE 802.3/3u, IEEE 802.11b/g Multi-Functional Wireless Router with x2 USB Plug-N-Share hard drive function and Print Server Function

Can anybody help me in getting this? I will pay in advance.:hap2:

Regards,
O

vinaycm · May 11, 2010

What's the reason behind not being interested in the WL-520GU??

Otaku · May 11, 2010

vinaycm said:
What's the reason behind not being interested in the WL-520GU??

Mainly limitations in running multiple torrents and programs. It has slow processor and lesser RAM & ROM compared to 500GP. It's bit of a weak piece of hardware for a download rig.

vinaycm · May 12, 2010

IMO if you are looking out for a heavy downloading rig, then better to go for ASUS RT-N16.. It has got a 480MHz Processor, 128MB RAM & 32MB ROM (as compared to 250Mhz, 32MB, 8MB of WL-500GP).. Moreover RT-N16 is 'N' as compared to the WL-500Gp which is just a 'G".. Of course it costs a little bit more, but is a better option considering your requirements..

Otaku · May 12, 2010

vinaycm said:
IMO if you are looking out for a heavy downloading rig, then better to go for ASUS RT-N16.. It has got a 480MHz Processor, 128MB RAM & 32MB ROM (as compared to 250Mhz, 32MB, 8MB of WL-500GP).. Moreover RT-N16 is 'N' as compared to the WL-500Gp which is just a 'G".. Of course it costs a little bit more, but is a better option considering your requirements..

Yes, it is a heavy duty model. But has no support for DD-WRT or Tomato. Also users say that the stock firmware is buggy. I am hoping that some forum member can get it from US for me.

nihit · May 12, 2010

The WL 500GP V2 is available in India...Last time i checked with my contact in Asus, it cost slightly below 6k.

vinaycm · May 12, 2010

Otaku said:
Yes, it is a heavy duty model. But has no support for DD-WRT or Tomato. Also users say that the stock firmware is buggy. I am hoping that some forum member can get it from US for me.

Nope.. It does support DD-WRT (check out DD-WRT router database).. Why dont you try to source it through KMD..

babhishek · May 12, 2010

KMD is away, no point...

Otaku · May 13, 2010

babhishek said:
KMD is away, no point...

Exactly...wish KMD comes back.

pranav17 · May 13, 2010

Otaku said:
Yes, it is a heavy duty model. But has no support for DD-WRT or Tomato. Also users say that the stock firmware is buggy. I am hoping that some forum member can get it from US for me.

The RT-N16 definitely supports DD-WRT. I have been using the router for last couple of months with no issues downloading a 7-10 torrents downloading at the same time. Its running samb2, transmission and openvpn among other thing.

The router is available in India.

DD-WRT Link
Asus RT-N16 - DD-WRT Wiki

Otaku · May 13, 2010

vinaycm said:
Nope.. It does support DD-WRT (check out DD-WRT router database).. Why dont you try to source it through KMD..

Can you point me to the link?

vinaycm · May 13, 2010

Otaku said:
Can you point me to the link?

Here's it: Supported Devices - DD-WRT Wiki

Otaku · May 13, 2010

vinaycm said:
Here's it: Supported Devices - DD-WRT Wiki

Thank. Will look out for this model too. SMC was offering it fro 7900 + Shipping. Anything lower?

vinaycm · May 14, 2010

Otaku said:
Thank. Will look out for this model too. SMC was offering it fro 7900 + Shipping. Anything lower?

It should be much cheaper.. The WL-520GU which costs $45 on newegg costs just 1900rs shipped here.. RT-N16 should be considerably cheaper than the price quote you got..

Otaku · May 15, 2010

vinaycm said:
It should be much cheaper.. The WL-520GU which costs $45 on newegg costs just 1900rs shipped here.. RT-N16 should be considerably cheaper than the price quote you got..

Yes, but how to get 500GP or RT-N16 here through Newegg. I do not want Custom hassles.

Otaku · May 18, 2010

KMD is back, trying to get a quote from him...