An updated version of this post can be found at http://www.techerator.com/2009/04/tomato-firmware-increased-transmit-power-does-more-harm-than-good/

Well UPS delivered my package around 1PM today.

I immediately installed my new 1 GB of RAM into my T42p.

After installing my new RAM, I began to unpackage the new Linksys WRT54GL that I also purchased.  Upon starting the router for the 1st time, I immediately downloaded the newest version of the Tomato Firmware.

I upgraded without and problems.  I then set the information for my connection, along with a couple of static IPs for the computers around the house, and am off!

I just ordered a couple of new “toys” for myself.  These “toys” include a 1GB stick of RAM for my ThinkPad T42p and a new router for my house.

Currently I have a WRT54G V6 which was given to me by a friend.  When I first received the router, I wanted to throw a 3rd party firmware onto it but was not able to due to the hardware restrictions of the V5 and V6 WRT54G.  The new router that was ordered is a WRT54GL.  The GL is a re-release of the WRT54G V4, which had more flash memory and RAM storage, and allowed for support of 3rd party firmware.  Currently, I have selected Tomato as the firware that I am going to use.  My package should arrive in 3 days… Can’t wait!

A Picture of the WRT54GL V1.1