Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2020 15:03 Post subject: Netgear WNDR4500v1 can't install DD-WRT
Ok- Router loves to crash whenever I try uploading the DD-WRT firmware (named below). I'm not sure how to proceed now. I've successfully used this firmware to get my 2nd router (exact some model) going so the firmware should be fine. I am also surprised that the LAN (via ethernet) on my computer still shows a name ("house") for the factory-reset router.....why?
Plugged into a LAN port running stock netgear firmware. Anywhere I can do diagnostics without opening back up? Now I've discovered that when crashing, it takes a few attempts but I can get it to come back by using the cmd prompt and pushing the netgear firmware.
Yes...It's running perfectly on a second, identical router right now on my bench. Further, that's the firmware that is on this website when you type in the WNDR4500v1