Asus Dsl-n55u Custom Firmware

How to Install Custom Firmware on Asus DSL-N55U Router

If you are looking for a way to improve the performance and functionality of your Asus DSL-N55U router, you might want to consider installing a custom firmware on it. Custom firmware is a modified version of the original firmware that comes with the router, which can add new features, fix bugs, enhance security, and optimize the network settings. In this article, we will show you how to install custom firmware on Asus DSL-N55U router using two different projects: Codename Bender and OpenWRT.

What is Codename Bender

Codename Bender is a custom firmware project that is based on AsusWRT and AsusWRT-Merlin, two popular firmware projects for Asus routers. Codename Bender extends the support of AsusWRT-Merlin to Ralink based devices, such as the DSL-N55U. The main purpose of Codename Bender is to create a new lightweight version of the firmware that can increase the router's performance and provide a new and better graphical user interface (GUI). You can find more information about Codename Bender on its GitHub page[^1^].

What is OpenWRT

OpenWRT is another custom firmware project that is based on Linux. OpenWRT is a highly modular and customizable firmware that can run on various devices, including routers, smartphones, laptops, and even smart TVs. OpenWRT offers a lot of flexibility and control over the router's settings, as well as a large repository of packages that can extend its functionality. You can find more information about OpenWRT on its official website[^2^].

How to Install Codename Bender on Asus DSL-N55U Router

Before you proceed with the installation of Codename Bender on your Asus DSL-N55U router, you need to make sure that you have the following requirements:

A computer with an Ethernet port and a web browser.

An Ethernet cable to connect your computer to your router.

A backup of your router's settings and data.

The latest version of Codename Bender firmware for DSL-N55U, which you can download from GitHub[^1^].

Once you have everything ready, follow these steps to install Codename Bender on your Asus DSL-N55U router:

Connect your computer to your router using the Ethernet cable. Make sure that your computer is not connected to any other network or VPN.

Open your web browser and enter 192.168.1.1 in the address bar. This is the default IP address of your router. You should see the login page of your router's web interface.

Enter your username and password to log in to your router. The default username and password are both admin.

Go to Administration > Firmware Upgrade. Click on Browse and select the Codename Bender firmware file that you downloaded earlier. Click on Upload.

Wait for the firmware upload and upgrade process to complete. Do not turn off or disconnect your router or computer during this process.

When the upgrade is done, your router will reboot automatically. You should see a new web interface with Codename Bender logo.

Log in to your router again using the same username and password as before. You can now enjoy the features and benefits of Codename Bender firmware on your Asus DSL-N55U router.

How to Install OpenWRT on Asus DSL-N55U Router

If you prefer to use OpenWRT instead of Codename Bender on your Asus DSL-N55U router, you need to have the following requirements:

A computer with an Ethernet port and a web browser.

An Ethernet cable to connect your computer to your router.

A backup of your router's settings and data.

The latest version of OpenWRT firmware for DSL-N55U, which you can download from GitHub[^3^].

After you have everything ready, follow these steps to install OpenWRT on your Asus DSL-N55U router:

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