MiniDLNA. September 30, 2010 8:57 AMupdated: September 30, 2010 9:24 AM Ok So I am new to this open source router bit, but I am starting to get the feel of it.
This is the setup I am going for so anyone please tell me if I going down the wrong path 1. I have 2 WNR3500L's, One which is the Primary running upstairs in the office and one which is running as a Repeater Bridge downstairs next to the TV. 2. 3. So thats my setup, so here are my questions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. n3IVI0 asked a question about renaming the miniDLNA to a different name other than DD-WRT, is there a way to do this? 6. Ok thats it I hope it is not too much, I'm kind of a newb to this, I worked a little in Linux before but it has been a while. How to Hard Reset Your NETGEAR WNR3500L. One question that I have seen come up frequently on the forums, and also needed myself, is how to "properly" reset my NETGEAR open source router in the event of a lockup of some kind.
This happened to me on an experimental install of DD-WRT, and I thought that there was no hope short of debricking the router using a special cable. However, after speaking with some experts, I discovered there are other methods to try first. "Simple" Hard Reset The very first step to try in the event of a failure is this simple reset. Essentially, this duplicates the "nvram erase" CFE command to clear out the NVRAM of your router and get the firmware back to its original condition. Power off the router.
"30-30-30" Reset This is a popular method, outlined on the DD-WRT wiki, to reset pretty much any commercial router on the market. With the router powered on, hold the reset button in for 30 seconds. How To Set Up miniDLNA in DD-WRT on NETGEAR WNR3500L. The NETGEAR WNR3500L is indeed a powerful router, and with the help of a special build of DD-WRT, you can serve up music, photos, and videos via the popular miniDLNA standard to computers in your network.
Sincere thanks go out to Kong, a devoted member of our community who has created the DD-WRT "Kong Mod. " This build includes miniDLNA compatibility, and is what we will be using to enable this feature. Step 1: Install the Proper DD-WRT Firmware The newest version of the DD-WRT Kong mod is available for download here. Download and install - basic instructions for DD-WRT installation can be found here. Step 2: Enable USB Support in DD-WRT Enabling USB support in DD-WRT is your first step. Step 3: Enable miniDLNA in DD-WRT Now, you'll need to get miniDLNA running on the router. Unleash Your Router. Know Your Network: The Complete Guide. How To. DD-WRT Kong Mod USB/FTP/miniDLNA/Samba3.