Netgear WNR3500L
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CAUTION:
This wiki is NOT for the WNR3500Lv2 (install guide here) which is a NAND flash device.
The WNR3500Lv1 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 prior to 43055)
- 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