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== Which Firmware? == == Which Firmware? ==
-First you need to know that this router only supports the "NEWD-2_K2.6" firmware. Next, you need to know which revision number (i.e. build 13525) you want to use. For recommendations on what build to use don't trust the Router Database. Instead you should first read the [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=51486 Peacock Thread] keeping in mind that this router REQUIRES K2.6. Pay particular attention to Note 3. Then read the [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=52043 Firmware Recommendations Thread] (still keep in mind K2.6). You should now know what build number you want.+First you need to know that this router only supports the "NEWD-2_K2.6" firmware. Next, you need to know which revision number (i.e. build 13525) you want to use. For recommendations on what build to use don't trust the Router Database. Instead you should first read the [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=51486 Peacock Thread] keeping in mind that this router REQUIRES K2.6. Pay particular attention to Note 3. Then read the [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=52043 Firmware Recommendations Thread] (still keep in mind K2.6). You should now have a pretty good idea of what build number you want.
Now you need to know what build version you want. Compare the features of the different build versions [http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/What_is_DD-WRT%3F#V24_pre_sp2_K26 here]. This router has 8MB of flash memory so it will support any of the builds in that list. Now you need to know what build version you want. Compare the features of the different build versions [http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/What_is_DD-WRT%3F#V24_pre_sp2_K26 here]. This router has 8MB of flash memory so it will support any of the builds in that list.

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CAUTION:

This router REQUIRES a K26 build. All of the K26 builds have "_K2.6_" in the filename. If you need a firmware recommendation refer to the Firmware Recommendations thread and make sure to get a K26 build.


HIGHLY recommended reading

Peacock Thread FAQ Especially the "Required Reading" notes listed at the beginning of the thread

Redhawk's Firmware Recommendations


Which Firmware?

First you need to know that this router only supports the "NEWD-2_K2.6" firmware. Next, you need to know which revision number (i.e. build 13525) you want to use. For recommendations on what build to use don't trust the Router Database. Instead you should first read the Peacock Thread keeping in mind that this router REQUIRES K2.6. Pay particular attention to Note 3. Then read the Firmware Recommendations Thread (still keep in mind K2.6). You should now have a pretty good idea of what build number you want.

Now you need to know what build version you want. Compare the features of the different build versions here. This router has 8MB of flash memory so it will support any of the builds in that list.

... Some more stuff ...

Need to re-word the following and take out the mention of the Router Database... Are you flashing from the original Netgear firmware? The Netgear firmware won't recognize a standard build of DD-WRT. You need to start with a special build that the Netgear firmware recognizes. You can grab one from the Router Database. Make sure to grab the one that says "Special File for initial flashing". It should have "_NEWD-2_K2.6_mini-WNR3500L.chk" in the filename. After you flash this initial image you should have a working version of DD-WRT on your router. But wait! You're not done yet. This initial version doesn't have very many features and is probably not a recommended build. (Don't trust the Router Database recommendations) Also, the WNR3500L has an 8MB flash and 64MB RAM so it will run even the "Big" builds with room to spare. Don't hesitate to use at least the "Standard-USB-FTP" build.

Flashing the router

Here is an article for how to flash the dd-wrt firmware onto the WNR3500L: [1]


DeBricking the router

And another article on de-bricking your WNR3500L with a USB-TTL cable: [2]