No. Open/custom firmware cannot change the hardware nor the laws of physics.
It used to bring features not found in common retail products.
The DD-WRT firmware, and others, mislead users in that it offers choices of transmitter power settings that exceed what the hardware can do, and exceed what the manufacturer's low level firmware will permit, so as to avoid transmitting a distorted signal.
Not only that but often vendors will implement proprietary features or things that are otherwise not available in open source, meaning 3rd party firmware can actually decrease performance in some cases (see also: CTF).
No. Open/custom firmware cannot change the hardware nor the laws of physics.
It used to bring features not found in common retail products.
The DD-WRT firmware, and others, mislead users in that it offers choices of transmitter power settings that exceed what the hardware can do, and exceed what the manufacturer's low level firmware will permit, so as to avoid transmitting a distorted signal.
(emphasis mine).DD-WRT has issues but not necessarily that one. The TX setting is widely regarded at DD-WRT sites as one with concerns. Too high and you might burn out your router.
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