Upgrade an ASUS WL-500gP to control my RIG
I have now purchased already two ASUS WL-500gP, because they are really well equipped and they make an excellent platform to do some really thrilling experiments.
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1 Access the root shell through the serial port
This requires to purchase or build a level shifter.
2 Build a new case
Since I plan to do so many experiments and enhancements to the router, I need a new case. I have developed a technique to build new cases with one-sided PCBs.
- Photographs to follow
3 Integrate two level shifters into the new case
The new case will also contain according interfaces to connect to the serial ports on the board.
- Photographs to follow
4 Use another USB interface
The VIA USB controller chip actually has four pinout sets for USB interfaces. The first sub-experiment aims to connect at least one of them and to provide fixed storage over a USB memory stick.
- Photographs to follow!
5 Integrate a USB hub into the newly built case
Since I plan to connect a multitude of devices, I need more than the few slots.
- Photographs to follow
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