TomatoUSB

What is TomatoUSB?

Tomato USB is a robust, feature-rich, and customizable Linux-based firmware for Broadcom-based ethernet routers. It builds upon the popular Tomato firmware, adding support for USB port connectivity, wireless-N mode, compatibility with numerous newer router models, and various other enhancements

Highlights

• USB Port Support: Enables the use of external USB storage devices for network-attached storage (NAS) functionality, file sharing over LAN and WAN, and print server capabilities
• Wireless-N Mode: Provides high-speed 802.11a/b/g/n dual-band wireless connectivity, with support for advanced wireless configurations like WDS and wireless client modes
• Expanded Router Compatibility: Supports a wide range of Broadcom-based routers from leading manufacturers, including Asus, Linksys, Buffalo, and Netgear
• VPN Functionality: Includes built-in OpenVPN client and server modes, allowing for secure remote access and site-to-site VPN connections
• Comprehensive Media Capabilities: Offers DLNA media server support for seamless media streaming within the local network
• Advanced Customization: Enables the installation of custom packages from Optware, providing access to a variety of applications like P2P clients, proxies, and web servers.