However, upgrading to dd-wrt.v24-21153_NEWD-2_K2.6_big.bin doesn't work. I'm using the Firmware Upgrade tab in the web interface. It seems to do what it should: It uploads the bin file, tells me to wait 299 seconds and reboots.
When it comes up, it's still the same old firmware: DD-WRT v24-sp2 (03/25/13) mini (SVN revision 21061).
Why doesn't the firmware upgrade stick?
Last edited by henrik242 on Mon Dec 21, 2015 18:21; edited 1 time in total
OK, I managed to install the "std-usb-nas" image instead.
I noticed that when installing "std-usb-nas", the "please wait" counter went down to about 250 before the "Upgrade successful. Unit is rebooting now." message appeared.
With the "big" image, the counter only went to 295 before the "Upgrade successful" message came. Which is weird, since the "big" image is larger than the "std-usb-nas" image.
So, I guess there's something wrong with the "big" images? At least for the WNR3500L with the 21061 and 21153 releases?
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.
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.
Written at a time when "big" was 6.5-7MB in size..
It has grown and does no longer fit in a Netgear which has 64-128KB less free space than other 8MB flash sized routers.
Written at a time when "big" was 6.5-7MB in size..
It has grown and does no longer fit in a Netgear which has 64-128KB less free space than other 8MB flash sized routers.[/quote]
Can you be more specific about the space loss in the netgear wnr3500l v1? Just how many bytes of space are available?
Just FYI: A couple of weeks ago I reverted back to the stock Netgear firmware after having struggled with slightly flaky WiFi performance for months (years?). It feels much better now! E.g. my chromecast doesn't lose connection when idling anymore.
