you my friend should do more homework there are plenty of ways to debrick this router via jtag , shortpin or TFTP there are no flaws with this router i have it running TomatoUSB . and currently DDWRT no issues if you dont want it send it to me and i can fix it in mins..
you my friend should do more homework there are plenty of ways to debrick this router via jtag , shortpin or TFTP there are no flaws with this router i have it running TomatoUSB . and currently DDWRT no issues if you dont want it send it to me and i can fix it in mins..
you my friend should do more homework there are plenty of ways to debrick this router via jtag , shortpin or TFTP there are no flaws with this router i have it running TomatoUSB , DDWRT no issues if you dont want it send it to me and i can fix it in mins..
I purchased this same router a few days ago and couldn't be happier. Prior to this router, I owned a Belkin N150...what a piece of trash. It would randomly drop our internet connection and was very flaky playing online gaming.
The Netgear N300 is incredibly fast and it works flawlessly with xbox live. In my opinion, it is well worth the $50 spent.
I can guarantee that 95% of the people who would buy this router aren't going to throw open source software on it....sorry about your luck bricking
I agree with lifehackertips: if something is that easy to brick (and its my understanding that was the purpose of this review - to kick the tires on this router) then it has a problem. The problem I have with the tech community that thinks everything in tech worthwhile has to be brain-beating activity has missed the point of tech creation: to streamline activities not make them harder so the actual job can get done. A tool is not the job. Your expertise is not main show.
Since when did 'nobody' have a set of torx screwdrivers/bits? I think the reason why manufacturers use torx is to avoid foolish kids (who don't know what they're doing) from opening their hardware. Looks from this they succeed at that.
As others have already said, the bricking of that router was your own mistake. Did you actually read the DD-WRT Wiki for the WNR3500L? You probably assumed that since it says it is an "Open Router" that you could just load any firmware and expect it to work.
So as everyone can see, this is not an issue with the router itself, only the operator. I wonder how many other devices or software you have tried and discouraged their purchase because of a mistake you made?
Buddy, I have no clue how you bricked it.....something YOU did wrong. You have to use a special initial flashing firmware file for DDWRT. I have flashed this thing over 20 times....still no brick!
You are not recommending this router because you messed up the aftermarket software you tried to put correct? Try reviewing the router next time and not your mistakes.
@abutler818 I'm not recommending the router based on the ease of turning it into a paperweight. If PCs were easily destroyed when loading the OS I sincerely doubt people would be buying them either if they were billed as an open computing platform. One would assume an Open Router would be at least as easy to un-brick as a Linksys WRT-54G from 8 years ago.
OLD WNR models it auto TFTP @ startup, you just hold reset button down, and as the router restarts, there is like a 2 second window where the router checks for TFTP firmware, all WNR models do this, and always have, so it's really hard to brick a netgear router.
Thanks for sharing your experience. On hindsight I do wish I had viewed your posting before ordering mine. What alternative router will you recommend in place of the Netgear WNR 3500L? Maybe I can still swap my ordered Netgear WNR 3500L for another more suitable brand for dd-wrt installation whenever it arrives.
Goodluck to yours, I do hope you finally able to salvage your bricked router.
BORING. Good to put you to sleep ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!
CWRailman 2 weeks ago
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you my friend should do more homework there are plenty of ways to debrick this router via jtag , shortpin or TFTP there are no flaws with this router i have it running TomatoUSB . and currently DDWRT no issues if you dont want it send it to me and i can fix it in mins..
tokoam 3 months ago
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you my friend should do more homework there are plenty of ways to debrick this router via jtag , shortpin or TFTP there are no flaws with this router i have it running TomatoUSB . and currently DDWRT no issues if you dont want it send it to me and i can fix it in mins..
tokoam 3 months ago
you my friend should do more homework there are plenty of ways to debrick this router via jtag , shortpin or TFTP there are no flaws with this router i have it running TomatoUSB , DDWRT no issues if you dont want it send it to me and i can fix it in mins..
tokoam 3 months ago
I purchased this same router a few days ago and couldn't be happier. Prior to this router, I owned a Belkin N150...what a piece of trash. It would randomly drop our internet connection and was very flaky playing online gaming.
The Netgear N300 is incredibly fast and it works flawlessly with xbox live. In my opinion, it is well worth the $50 spent.
I can guarantee that 95% of the people who would buy this router aren't going to throw open source software on it....sorry about your luck bricking
stiehler1117 5 months ago
I agree with lifehackertips: if something is that easy to brick (and its my understanding that was the purpose of this review - to kick the tires on this router) then it has a problem. The problem I have with the tech community that thinks everything in tech worthwhile has to be brain-beating activity has missed the point of tech creation: to streamline activities not make them harder so the actual job can get done. A tool is not the job. Your expertise is not main show.
mellyreedJM 6 months ago
can this work with my xboxlive? im having problems
igobrah 7 months ago
You're right, screw these other people. If it's easy to brick something then it sucks.
lifehackertips 8 months ago
Since when did 'nobody' have a set of torx screwdrivers/bits? I think the reason why manufacturers use torx is to avoid foolish kids (who don't know what they're doing) from opening their hardware. Looks from this they succeed at that.
bflast 9 months ago
whats the point of flashing it?
modnarm 10 months ago
As others have already said, the bricking of that router was your own mistake. Did you actually read the DD-WRT Wiki for the WNR3500L? You probably assumed that since it says it is an "Open Router" that you could just load any firmware and expect it to work.
So as everyone can see, this is not an issue with the router itself, only the operator. I wonder how many other devices or software you have tried and discouraged their purchase because of a mistake you made?
TheCerebralPunk 1 year ago 7
i saw ur video review and must say ur realy fuckin dumb i laugh at you
December707 1 year ago 12
Buddy, I have no clue how you bricked it.....something YOU did wrong. You have to use a special initial flashing firmware file for DDWRT. I have flashed this thing over 20 times....still no brick!
NateN34 1 year ago 2
You are not recommending this router because you messed up the aftermarket software you tried to put correct? Try reviewing the router next time and not your mistakes.
abutler818 1 year ago 10
@abutler818 I'm not recommending the router based on the ease of turning it into a paperweight. If PCs were easily destroyed when loading the OS I sincerely doubt people would be buying them either if they were billed as an open computing platform. One would assume an Open Router would be at least as easy to un-brick as a Linksys WRT-54G from 8 years ago.
alxconn 1 year ago 4
if you buy a usb to ttl 3.3v usb cable you wouldnt need to modify the cable
t-6 screw driver
also now on the website shows how to unbrick it with out a cable
goochbuntu 1 year ago
@goochbuntu
OLD WNR models it auto TFTP @ startup, you just hold reset button down, and as the router restarts, there is like a 2 second window where the router checks for TFTP firmware, all WNR models do this, and always have, so it's really hard to brick a netgear router.
Never had to mod a jtag or get ttl cable
friagram 1 year ago
Thanks for the information about the the unbricking. I was thinking about buying this router but now i wont.
dentix 1 year ago
Hi
Thanks for sharing your experience. On hindsight I do wish I had viewed your posting before ordering mine. What alternative router will you recommend in place of the Netgear WNR 3500L? Maybe I can still swap my ordered Netgear WNR 3500L for another more suitable brand for dd-wrt installation whenever it arrives.
Goodluck to yours, I do hope you finally able to salvage your bricked router.
Ranny
Ranny1969 1 year ago