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-This page is a work in progress.+==CAUTION:==
 +'''<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 [https://wikidevi.wi-cat.ru/Netgear_WNR3500Lv1 WNR3500Lv1] is only properly recognized using a K26 build''' (in the broadcom_K26/ directory).<br>'''NOTE:''' builds must be '''smaller than ~7.3 MB'''(7,654,604.8 Bytes or 7,475.2 KB) , or you will brick your device.<br>'''NOTE:''' larger images have been successfully flashed, but always exercise caution!<br>See [[#K3X builds|K3X Builds]] for more information.
-For the moment here is an article on flashing the dd-wrt firmware onto the WNR3500L:+==REQUIRED Reading==
-[http://www.myopenrouter.com/article/13923/Installing-and-Getting-Started-with-DD-WRT-on-NETGEAR-WNR3500L/]+Read the [[Firmware_FAQ|Firmware FAQ]] and [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=51486 Peacock Announcement]
-And another article on de-bricking your WNR3500L with a USB-TTL cable:+==Which Firmware?==
-[http://www.myopenrouter.com/article/13859/How-To-Debrick-Your-NETGEAR-WNR3500L-Using-A-USB-TTL-Cable-on-Windows/]+The WNR3500Lv1 traditionally only supports the "NEWD-2_K2.6" firmware, but [[#K3X builds|K3X]] has been reported to work.<br>
 +For build information and much more, see [[Index:FAQ#Which_router_should_I_buy.3F|Where do I download firmware?]].<br>
 +Compare the features of different build versions [[Version Features]].<br>
 +'''NOTE:''' This router has 8MB flash, but due to Netgear's partitioning, available space is reportedly ~7.3MB (7,654,605 B or 7,475 KB.<br>
 +'''CAUTION:''' Do not try larger builds, as this will overwrite required partitions.<br>
 +'''NOTE:''' [https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=329570 The largest build reported to successfully flash is 47033 K3x] (7667712 Bytes = 7.3125MB).
 + 
 +==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:<br>
 +*[https://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=311850 K3X 33555 Mega works]<br>
 +*[https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=329570 K3X 47033 Mega Works]<br>
 +*[https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=332080 K3X 48810 Mega Works]<br>
 +'''NOTE: '''If you attempt this, only flash when already running DD-WRT (there is no trailed build in K3X prior to [https://download1.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/downloads/betas/2020/05-05-2020-r43055/broadcom_K3X/ 43055])<br>
 +'''NOTE: '''The router name doesn't recognize the v1, but 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]
 + 
 +==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]
 + 
 +==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]
 + 
 +[[Category:Netgear guides]]

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[edit] 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).
NOTE: builds must be smaller than ~7.3 MB(7,654,604.8 Bytes or 7,475.2 KB) , or you will brick your device.
NOTE: larger images have been successfully flashed, but always exercise caution!
See K3X Builds for more information.

[edit] REQUIRED Reading

Read the Firmware FAQ and Peacock Announcement

[edit] 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 Version Features.
NOTE: This router has 8MB flash, but due to Netgear's partitioning, available space is reportedly ~7.3MB (7,654,605 B or 7,475 KB.
CAUTION: Do not try larger builds, as this will overwrite required partitions.
NOTE: The largest build reported to successfully flash is 47033 K3x (7667712 Bytes = 7.3125MB).

[edit] 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

[edit] K3X builds

There are some K3X builds that have been reported to work on the WNR3500L:

NOTE: If you attempt this, only flash when already running DD-WRT (there is no trailed build in K3X prior to 43055)
NOTE: The router name doesn't recognize the v1, but reports "Router Model: Linksys WRT54G/GL/GS"

[edit] LAN Ports not Working

Use the VLAN config in the GUI.

[edit] 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

[edit] Debricking

An article on de-bricking your WNR3500L with a USB-TTL cable

[edit] Mods

Exchange embedded wireless antennas for external antennas on Netgear WNR3500L

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