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+ | '''<span style="color:#FF0000">This wiki is NOT for the</span> [https://wikidevi.com/wiki/Netgear_WNR3500Lv2 WNR3500Lv2]''' [https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=1052463#1052463 (install guide here)] which is a NAND flash device.<br>'''The WNR3500L ([https://wikidevi.com/wiki/Netgear_WNR3500Lv1 v1]) is only properly recognized using a K26 build''' (in the broadcom_K26/ directory).<br>See [[#K3X builds|K3X Builds]] for more information. All of the K26 builds have "K2.6" in the filename. Also, builds must be '''smaller than ~7.3 MB''', or you will brick your device. | ||
- | == | + | ==REQUIRED Reading== |
+ | Read the [[Firmware_FAQ|Firmware FAQ]] and [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=51486 Peacock Announcement] | ||
- | + | ==Which Firmware?== | |
+ | The WNR3500Lv1 traditionally only supports the "NEWD-2_K2.6" firmware, but [[#K3X builds|K3X]] has been reported to work. For build information and much more, see [[Index:FAQ#Where_do_I_download_firmware.3F|Where do I download firmware?]]. | ||
- | + | Compare the features of different build versions [[What_is_DD-WRT%3F#V24_pre_sp2_K26|here]]. This router has 8MB flash, but due to Netgear's partitioning, available space is reportedly ~7.3MB. Do not try larger builds, as this will overwrite required partitions. | |
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- | + | ==Installation of DD-WRT from Netgear Firmware== | |
+ | Overview:<br> | ||
+ | *The WNR3500L requires K2.6 builds of DD-WRT (''Update:'' see "K3X builds") | ||
+ | *First download a trailed build '''.chk''' to flash to the router from Netgear factory firmware. | ||
+ | *Once running DD-WRT, the '''.bin''' builds can be used | ||
+ | *Research the forum for "New Build" and router model threads before selecting a build. | ||
+ | *dd-wrt.v24-21061_NEWD-2_K2.6_mini-WNR3500L.chk has been reported to work for initial flash | ||
+ | Instructions:<br> | ||
+ | *Set a static IP (e.g. 192.168.1.8, subnet 255.255.255.0, gateway 192.168.1.1) on the PC for flashing. | ||
+ | *Connect the PC to the router's LAN port (recommended to unplug everything else) | ||
+ | *Perform a [[Hard_reset_or_30/30/30|hard reset]] on the router. | ||
+ | *Go to http://192.168.1.1 | ||
+ | *Cancel the router's automatic firmware update checking, then click on "Router Upgrade" in the left menu. | ||
+ | *Upload the special .chk firmware file. | ||
+ | *Wait 5 minutes after the router says it is done | ||
+ | *Perform another reset, and clear the web browser cache between updates. | ||
+ | *Repeat steps 4-7 with the .bin firmware file. | ||
+ | *Login and start tweaking | ||
+ | ==K3X builds== | ||
+ | There are some K3X builds that have been reported to work on the WNR3500L: | ||
+ | [https://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=311850 K3X 33555 Mega works] | ||
+ | *If you attempt this, only flash when already running DD-WRT (there is no trailed build in K3X) | ||
+ | *The router name doesn't recognize the v1, so reports "Router Model: Linksys WRT54G/GL/GS" | ||
- | == | + | ==LAN Ports not Working== |
- | + | [https://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=1112459#1112459 Use the VLAN config] in the GUI. | |
- | + | == Reverting back to factory firmware == | |
- | + | For now this is a WIP, but in the interim, you can simply follow this guide to revert back:<br> | |
- | + | [http://www.myopenrouter.com/article/16099/How-To-Reflash-Factory-Firmware-on-the-NETGEAR-WRN3500L-Without-A-Serial-Cable/ How to revert back to factory firmware] | |
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+ | ==Debricking== | ||
[http://www.myopenrouter.com/article/13859/How-To-Debrick-Your-NETGEAR-WNR3500L-Using-A-USB-TTL-Cable-on-Windows/ An article on de-bricking your WNR3500L with a USB-TTL cable] | [http://www.myopenrouter.com/article/13859/How-To-Debrick-Your-NETGEAR-WNR3500L-Using-A-USB-TTL-Cable-on-Windows/ An article on de-bricking your WNR3500L with a USB-TTL cable] | ||
- | == | + | ==Mods== |
- | + | [http://wiki.yzy-oui-fi.com/dashboard/wiki/index.php/Exchange_embed_wireless_antennas_for_external_antennas_on_Netgear_WNR3500L Exchange embedded wireless antennas for external antennas on Netgear WNR3500L] | |
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Revision as of 15:17, 16 July 2019
Contents |
CAUTION:
This wiki is NOT for the WNR3500Lv2 (install guide here) which is a NAND flash device.
The WNR3500L (v1) is only properly recognized using a K26 build (in the broadcom_K26/ directory).
See K3X Builds for more information. All of the K26 builds have "K2.6" in the filename. Also, builds must be smaller than ~7.3 MB, or you will brick your device.
REQUIRED Reading
Read the Firmware FAQ and Peacock Announcement
Which Firmware?
The WNR3500Lv1 traditionally only supports the "NEWD-2_K2.6" firmware, but K3X has been reported to work. For build information and much more, see Where do I download firmware?.
Compare the features of different build versions here. This router has 8MB flash, but due to Netgear's partitioning, available space is reportedly ~7.3MB. Do not try larger builds, as this will overwrite required partitions.
Installation of DD-WRT from Netgear Firmware
Overview:
- The WNR3500L requires K2.6 builds of DD-WRT (Update: see "K3X builds")
- First download a trailed build .chk to flash to the router from Netgear factory firmware.
- Once running DD-WRT, the .bin builds can be used
- Research the forum for "New Build" and router model threads before selecting a build.
- dd-wrt.v24-21061_NEWD-2_K2.6_mini-WNR3500L.chk has been reported to work for initial flash
Instructions:
- Set a static IP (e.g. 192.168.1.8, subnet 255.255.255.0, gateway 192.168.1.1) on the PC for flashing.
- Connect the PC to the router's LAN port (recommended to unplug everything else)
- Perform a hard reset on the router.
- Go to http://192.168.1.1
- Cancel the router's automatic firmware update checking, then click on "Router Upgrade" in the left menu.
- Upload the special .chk firmware file.
- Wait 5 minutes after the router says it is done
- Perform another reset, and clear the web browser cache between updates.
- Repeat steps 4-7 with the .bin firmware file.
- Login and start tweaking
K3X builds
There are some K3X builds that have been reported to work on the WNR3500L: K3X 33555 Mega works
- If you attempt this, only flash when already running DD-WRT (there is no trailed build in K3X)
- The router name doesn't recognize the v1, so reports "Router Model: Linksys WRT54G/GL/GS"
LAN Ports not Working
Use the VLAN config in the GUI.
Reverting back to factory firmware
For now this is a WIP, but in the interim, you can simply follow this guide to revert back:
How to revert back to factory firmware
Debricking
An article on de-bricking your WNR3500L with a USB-TTL cable
Mods
Exchange embedded wireless antennas for external antennas on Netgear WNR3500L