Monday, March 21, 2011

A radio and free Wi-Fi router hacking DIY

Want to get a Wi-Fi radio at low prices and free at that? It's possible, thanks to OpenWRT. This Linux distribution is scheduled to replace the firmware on some access points Wi-Fi based on Broadcom chip and has a lot of functions. One is the ability to play streaming radio broadcast on the Internet.

Using a wireless router with a USB port, such as Asus WL-520GU, it is possible to connect a USB sound card and turn the access point (worth about 60 €) Wi-radio Fi. In fact, the USB sound cards generally use generic drivers so will work directly with most operating systems, including OpenWRT.

The model that we present has been "modded" completely, but does nothing to keep the router in its basic configuration, some sound cards, USB is very compact. In the end, with a little resourcefulness, you get a "radio" Internet for a low price.

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