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==CAUTION:== ==CAUTION:==
-<span style="color:#FF0000">'''The WNR3500L ([https://wikidevi.com/wiki/Netgear_WNR3500Lv1 v1]) is only properly recognized using a K26 build'''</span> (in the broadcom_K26/ directory). 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. '''This wiki is NOT for the [https://wikidevi.com/wiki/Netgear_WNR3500Lv2 WNR3500Lv2]''' which uses K3X builds.+'''<span style="color:#FF0000">This wiki is NOT for the</span> [https://wikidevi.wi-cat.ru/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== ==REQUIRED Reading==

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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