HYPERWRT Mission Statement is HyperWRT is a power boost firmware for the linksys WRT54G and WRT54GS router. The goal of this project is to add a limited set of features to the last linksys firmware, extending its possibilities but staying close to the official firmware. HYPER-WRT Installing this distribution is really a breeze with no head aches. Cool features for this distribution are:

With my old linksys firmware I was unable to VPN into my network. After I installed HYPER-WRT I had no problem. Also, I usually work off my laptop in the same area of my house and with the linksys firmware I had a Good signal according to windows. After I installed HYPER-WRT my windows signal jumped to excellent every time.

Installing HYPER-WRT was very easy, I reset my router to factory defaults, downloaded the latest HYPER-WRT firmware, connected to my routers web interface administration tab and pressed firmware upgrade. Then I browsed to the firmware bin files and pressed upgrade.

HYPERWRT turned out to be exactly what its authors intended, an easy to install, power boosting firmware. I would highly recommend using this firmware for any home or business network.

EWRT

EWRT is distributed by Portless Networks. This WRT54G firmware is packed with features meant for creating open wireless hotspots for business or neighborhoods. EWRT has many cool features: Drop bear SSH server (This provides secure access), a writeable jffs2 partition to store your content, great qos (Quality of service), and NOCAT splash.

NoCat Splash is a captive portal which lets users connected to the wireless network receiving a dynamic IP address but all traffic is redirected to an internal web page. The webpage for EWRT just explains that this router is a wireless hotspot meant for public use and dont abuse it, users must accept the agreement or they wont have access to anything. Youre not stuck using Portless Networks web page because you can modify it for your liking.

qos for a wireless hotspot is very important for managing how much bandwidth certain services are using. If a few users are hogging bandwidth then others will not have access to the internet thus ruining the hotspot.

Portless Networks intention was to create this router as a Hotspot in a box and they achieved this with flying colors. I was able to install EWRT through the web interface with no problems. I was able to VPN into my home network and used SSH to my Linux box. EWRT has all the latest security features such as WPA and WPA radius. I was able to use TINYPEAP as my radius server.. When I started NOCAT splash and connected to the internet I did receive an error NO DATA ON THIS PAGE once in a while but that could be my fault some how.

If you want to start a hotspot for your business or create free public nodes in your neighborhood EWRT is for you.

DD-WRT

DD-WRT turns your WRT54G from a cheap $60 router into a $200 dollar wireless router. It has more features then you can count so I will just go over the many highlights. Right now I am using VER. 22, VER 23 is out but I have not installed it yet. VER. 23 is a BETA release. ver 23 has a whole new web interface with many more options that I have listed below. DD-WRT also has options for VOIP.

setup Tab Everything is pretty much the same here with the exceptions of VLANS. VLANs can divide your physical LAN into logical LANS. You will want to use this to separate network resources or prevent access to resources.

security Tab One of the best features of DD-WRT is that the VPN option actually works.

Access Restriction TAB All the other firmwares have this option but I am using DD-wrt currently so I will cover them here. If you like to share your wireless connection with others but dont want it abused you will need to set up access policies. You can block file sharing from exact applications like edonkey, you can set times to share your wireless signal, limit certain days and block websites.

Application and Gamming Tab- First you have over 30 slots to configure port forwardingthats a lot of different services. Next on this tab is the qos (Quality of Service), here you can give priority of bandwidth to certain ports and MAC address.

Administration Tab If you go all the way to the bottom you will find the option for enabling WDS/connection watch dog. This service will send out ICMP messages / ping commands to your given Access points every few minutes. If the access point you specify cant be reached the router will reboot

In my next article I will be reviewing TINYPEAP, BATBOX and openwrt wrt54g linux firmware distros.

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When it comes to relaxing, you cannot get it much better than sitting out in your own garden, watching the world go by. No matter what size garden you have, it is usually seen as a sanctuary a small place in the outside world where you can relax without worrying about who is around you.

One particularly good way in which you can enjoy your garden, even in bad weather, is by installing a porch enclosure. That way, when you need to get away from everything, even when it is bad weather you can sit out in the porch enclosure and relax. The only choice you have to make is which type of porch enclosure is the best one for you?

Adding a Porch Enclosure to Your Garden

There are a few benefits of having a porch enclosure in your home. The first is it makes it easier for you to relax and enjoy your garden and the second is that it can actually improve the value of your home. Everyone loves to have a nice attractive porch, so by choosing the right one to compliment your garden, you could potentially add quite a lot of value to the home.

One thing to consider when you look for the right porch enclosure for you is how weatherproof they actually are. Obviously you need a porch enclosure to be safe and secure through all weathers and whilst you may expect that all porches would be completely weather proof, which unfortunately is not always the case.

So double check with the manufacturer before you purchase a porch to see that it is completely weatherproof, or whether you need to add anything to it in order to make it weatherproof. Usually the only maintenance needed with a porch is if it is wooden, it will need to be treated eventually. All other types of porches are generally maintenance free.

What a Porch Enclosure Brings to the Garden

When you install an enclosed porch, it gives you the opportunity to enjoy your garden even when the weather is not that great. Even in summer, the suns rays can be too strong and you need somewhere to recover and stay cool. So, by adding an enclosed porch you get to enjoy it all year around, whereas with an open porch you do not get to use it as often.

You can also add things to your enclosed porch to make it seem a little more welcoming. You could have a heater in there for the colder months, a fan for summer and also carpets and small pieces of furniture could go well too. Making the porch into another room expands your home and it also gives you a place to entertain your guests.

Overall a porch enclosure is a great way to enjoy your garden. Due to the fact that it also enhances the value of your home, it would make good financial sense to add one too.

Adam Peters is a syndicated editor of http://www.home-decorating-reviews.com . A website with tips on wood railings, amongst many related topics.

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Are there any foods that burn body fat? If yes, how is it possible? It should be possible to lose weight by simply eating such foods. What are these foods?

The fat burning foods are foods that burn more calories than the calorie content of the foods itself. There are certain foods which actually burn more fat than the calorie content of the food itself. These fat burning foods or so called negative calorie foods are natural plant foods.

Fruits rich in vitamin C like limes, lemons, oranges, grapefruit and tangerines have fat burning properties. Some of the other fat burning foods are asparagus, beet root, broccoli, cabbage, carrot, apple, blueberries, and watermelon. It you eat these fat burning foods and do some exercise, it will boost your metabolism and burn calories at a faster rate for several hours even after exercise.

A recent research reports that calcium in dairy products can boost weight loss by increasing fat breakdown in fat cells. If you compare a dairy-rich versus a dairy-poor diet you can nearly double the rate of weight and fat loss with the same level of calorie restriction.

Not eating enough will slow your metabolism and deteriorating your health. Note that in order to lose weight you have to burn more calories than you consume. This can be done by eating negative calorie foods. This will help your body burning up the excessive stored fat.

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