Difference between revisions of "Modify the Linksys hardware"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
(→Steps) |
|||
| Line 53: | Line 53: | ||
==Steps== | ==Steps== | ||
=== Task One: Opening the Router === | === Task One: Opening the Router === | ||
| + | [[Image:Opening-linksys.jpg|thumb|400px|center|It's really very easy... almost <em>too</em> easy.]] | ||
As others have done, I will defer to Void Main, who provides nice [http://voidmain.is-a-geek.net/redhat/wrt54g_revival.html illustrated opening instructions]. | As others have done, I will defer to Void Main, who provides nice [http://voidmain.is-a-geek.net/redhat/wrt54g_revival.html illustrated opening instructions]. | ||
| − | <strong>DO NOTE: This is where the warranty on the router is voided!</strong> | + | <strong>DO NOTE: This is where the warranty on the router is voided!</strong> (But really, you know there's no <em>real</em> fun to be had unless a warranty gets voided somewhere.) |
Revision as of 21:15, 15 September 2006
Work in progress...
Parts List
| Quantity | Part Name | Details | Part / Model Number | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LinkSys WRT54GL Router | 802.11b/g wireless broadband router | LinkSys WRT54GL | ~$65.00 |
| 1 | Ribbon cable | 28 AWG, 10 conductor, 25' | Jameco 643508CM | $4.99 |
| 1 | IDC socket connector | 0.1”, 10 conductor | Jameco 32491CM | $0.25 |
| 1 | IDC shrouded header | 0.1”, 10 conductor | Jameco 67811CM | $0.33 |
| 1 | RS232 Transmitter/Receiver | IC 2DVR/2RCVR RS232 5V 20-DIP | DigiKey MAX233CPP-ND | $7.45 |
| 2 | Two (2) DB9 Female | 22AWG,SOLDER CUP | Jameco 15771CM | $0.59 |
Tools List
- Soldering Iron
- Dremel tool (for cutting holes in plastic case)
Steps
Task One: Opening the Router
As others have done, I will defer to Void Main, who provides nice illustrated opening instructions.
DO NOTE: This is where the warranty on the router is voided! (But really, you know there's no real fun to be had unless a warranty gets voided somewhere.)
