It is possible to go back to stock firmware from Open WRT using TFTP. The problem is, I've only done it on a 3700 that had already been flashed with DD-WRT, and it didn't fix the signal strength issue.
Not looking for a OpenWRT discussion so much just wondering how they affect the 3700's radios. Do they affect the range at all?
There's a "final" version on openwrt homepage, they promise a 10.03.1 with proper drivers integrated in next release, current needs you downloading them manually.
But their version is in fact MORE dead than dd-wrt, I couldn't get wifi working to any extent at all..
My router is dead as a brick after last flash to stock, doesn't even light up or get warm.
I tried those firmwares, i must say OpenWRT compared to DD-WRT is incrediably basic, to get wifi working though you have to ssh in and edit the wifi interface file and remove the "disable" line then they work fine, though i couldn't find where to adjust TX power (it defaulted to full anyhow)
That said, so totally basic, imo even more basic than the standard firmware, unless i completely missed something?
I flashed to the DD-WRT earlier today and it was awesome, then i found this thread and found my wireless was also crippled couldn't even walk 4meters away without the signal dropping to next to unusable (wheres before i could get to the other side of my house and still have great reception). Anyway i restored i restored as per this guide (one thing OpenWRT is good for i guess?)
http://wiki.openwrt.org/inbox/netgear/wndr3700#uh.oh.i.bricked.my.router.optional
(basically i unplugged router,
started pinging 192.168.1.1 in cmd prompt (ie ping -t 192.168.1.1)
held factory reset,
plugged back in while holding reset,
held until power light flashed green and recieved pings
uploaded firmware with TFTP.exe from linksys webby
then waited eventually power light goes amber, then all lights come on, then it boots up normal with lan lights and power+wifi lights on, then access via http://routerlogin.net)
took about 1-2min all up and restored me to factory firmware, and my wireless returned to perfect condition (i actually think, unless conditions in my house suddenly changed, that my wifi is better now lol, before my iphone was pretty hit and miss in the front loungeroom, which is up-stairs and on the other side of the house, now i get a good stable signal and speedtest gets about half my internet speed which is great for the distance)
I'll be watching here intently though for DD-WRT to fix up this wifi problem then i'll be putting it straight back on (would love to tinker around with WDS with a good encryption rather than just WEP, in an effort to extend my wireless more) hopefully it doesn't take too long !
There is a 3700 Wiki on the OpenWRT site that includes procedures for bringing the radios up. It's not for the faint of heart, or those who don't have a lot of free time (me). Most of the wiki is geared towards prepping and then compiling the firmware.
Just upgraded. Signal quality DEFINITELY improved. Still, not as good as stock firmware, but is way better than the last build. Thanks brainslayer!
I have to go out of home, so I'll not be able to tweak settings and see if signal strength can improve. If somebody has time, would be great to see this beauty working fine.
Can someone with poor wireless upgrade to latests build to try if wifi strengh is recovered? and if after flashing to stock firmware wifi strengh is good?
Can someone with poor wireless upgrade to latests build to try if wifi strengh is recovered? and if after flashing to stock firmware wifi strengh is good?
Yes as stated in my previous post. Almost near to netgear firmware..
Great to hear that wifi signal is almost as good as stock now. Maybe, with a bit of settings tweaking it can be as good if not better than stock. Does the wifi signal recover to full when you reflash back to stock? I realize it's almost as good now, but does it recover to full upon stock reflash? This would be the only thing stopping me from trying the new firmware.
Great to hear that wifi signal is almost as good as stock now. Maybe, with a bit of settings tweaking it can be as good if not better than stock. Does the wifi signal recover to full when you reflash back to stock? I realize it's almost as good now, but does it recover to full upon stock reflash? This would be the only thing stopping me from trying the new firmware.
I need to know this too before i try this.. FF:FF: MAC when back to stock fixed?