About this file
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Finally, the public version of Alchemy. 
I wouldn't call it final but if you define final as "we won't touch it anymore and don't care if it is buggy",
they yes this is final. Sveasoft didn't even bother to release a changelog so I doubt any remaining bugs will be fixed by them.
This firmware is for WRT54G V1.0, V1.1, V2.0, V2.2 and WRT54GS V1.0, V1.1 routers only.
WRT54G v3.0 and WRT54GS v2.0 are NOT supported, however some users of v3.0's are reporting it does work.

How to flash
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For a safe flashing process do this:
1) Reset router to factory default (optional: backup settings before this step)
2) Flash bin file to router via web interface (some say renaming to code.bin helps)
3) Reset router to defaults again
4) optional: restore the backup you made in 1)
If anything goes wrong, check the forum. It has detailed instructions for router recovery and people there can help you.

Closing comments
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Let's hope Sveasoft finds a way to make money without ripping of GPL products.
Don't get me wrong, nothing is wrong with making money of a GPL product, but not like this.
Not through harassment, lies, defamation and GPL violations.
Their latest move was a MAC protection for the new firmware Talisman. Every subscriber now only gets to use it on 5 routers...
Well I guess it's their fault that they believed Sveasoft when they said the money is for support, not for firmware.

Enough talk, now have fun with this firmware,
TheIndividual

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"Changelog"
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Feature Addtions to Alchemy:

Client/Bridge mode for multiple clients
Adhoc mode
WDS/Repeater mode
WPA over WDS links
Web based wireless statistics
SNMP
Remote NTOP statistics
Captive portal
Extensive firewall enhancements
- track/block P2P, VoIP, IM, many other services by protocol
- 99% of available iptables filters included
VPN client and server (PPTP in all versions, IPsec as a compile-time option)
DHCP static IP assignment to specific MAC addresses
Wake-On-LAN functions with scheduling
OSPF routing
OSPF load balancing
Multi-level bandwidth management (Premium, Express, Standard, Bulk)
- manage P2P, VoIP, IM connections
- also by ports, IP addresses, and/or MAC addresses
Hardware QoS for the 4 LAN ports
Power boost to 251 mw
Afterburner Support (GS models)
SSH server and client
Telnet
Startup, firewall, and shutdown scripts
Safe backup and restore
VLAN support
Clone Wireless MAC
Reset router on upgrade

External Program Support:

Wallwatcher
Firewall Builder
MRTG
Cactus
PRTG
Ntop