Wireless Router setup via command line
I'm at the point where I need to purchase a new wireless router for my home network, so the timing is perfect to pose this question:
I'd like to know if there are any wireless routers available (either 'home' class or on the low-end of business class) that would allow one to configure settings via command-line instead of through a web browser interface?
My goal: run one of two batch files from a PC that would change DNS settings on the router; one batch file that would set the DNS settings to correspond to a US proxy I'm using, the other to reset them, and use my ISP's default DNS settings. Doing this through the web interface is somewhat time-consuming, and requires remembering or looking up the DNS settings provided by the US proxy provider every time. Batch files would be so much simpler.
Thank you,
Jeff
I'd like to know if there are any wireless routers available (either 'home' class or on the low-end of business class) that would allow one to configure settings via command-line instead of through a web browser interface?
My goal: run one of two batch files from a PC that would change DNS settings on the router; one batch file that would set the DNS settings to correspond to a US proxy I'm using, the other to reset them, and use my ISP's default DNS settings. Doing this through the web interface is somewhat time-consuming, and requires remembering or looking up the DNS settings provided by the US proxy provider every time. Batch files would be so much simpler.
Thank you,
Jeff
There are 3 main ways to do this:
1 - use a linux box or something that accepts OpenWrt.
2 - use an hardware that has command line interface (i know zyxel and d-link has some home class) (example - d-link zyxel)
3 - use UPnP (with a router that supports it) and a command-line UPnP client from your windows box.
hope this helps.
Bye
1 - use a linux box or something that accepts OpenWrt.
2 - use an hardware that has command line interface (i know zyxel and d-link has some home class) (example - d-link zyxel)
3 - use UPnP (with a router that supports it) and a command-line UPnP client from your windows box.
hope this helps.
Bye
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@jsdray: I got to that link on my own, but when I called Linksys to enquire which routers supported this feature, I was told that none in their home-networking line supported this. If you know of a model that does, I'd appreciate the help. I did the same with Belkin too.
In the guide it shows these supported
Cisco Aironet Access Points or the Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless
Cisco Aironet Access Points or the Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless
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@Ienaxxx: Your third option is intriguing. An existing router I have supports uPnP, and I have a basic concept of uPnP, but I don't quite understand how that ties into command-line functionality. Anyone who can shed a bit of light on this option, I'd appreciate it.
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I see some uPnP examples of port forwarding, but I don't see how that connects to specify DNS servers?
Microtik has got small pci/mini pci (other slots also) cards which are actually hardware based routers (without box and cover) running RouterOs (linux based) and can be solely operated for home wireless through cli..........
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I confirmed with Netgear that the N300 can use telnet - if loaded with third-party firmware. I've got one on order.
http://garysaid.com/buffalo-high-speed-wireless-router-mini-review-and-dd-wrt-info/