I installed OpenWRT on the Linksys Network Storage Link NSLU2 and now I can't remove it by uploading the default firmware:pleading_face: :cry: :sob:

I don't think that this device is designed as a DAS. It is a NAS only.

well the software that came with it have you Map the drive? I just want to use it for my two HDD NTFS on the network but not over the internet, so I need to flash it with a OS that can connect my drives on my network

That describes a NAS, not a DAS. OpenWrt can do this -- you can use a SAMBA server and the correct ntfs filesystem support and it should work. You're likely running a very old version of OpenWrt, so I may not be able to help with the specifics.... let's see what's happening: Please connect to you…

unable to do that, just want to reflash it in its web GUI

[image] MechWarriorZero: just want to reflash it in its web GUI Yeah, that's not going to happen.

Ok... well, I have provided you the best information we have: [image] psherman: I would assume you follow the same method as installing OpenWrt... did you try with upslug2 (assuming this utility still exists -- your device is ancient). https://openwrt.org/toh/linksys/nslu2#installing [im…

I prefer using Windows or flash it by its web GUI

[image] MechWarriorZero: I prefer Sadly, your preferred methods are not viable options. You are left with four real options: try the method I have suggested to restore the vendor firmware to your device (this is the most likely option to work) do your own research for how you might restore…

I can't get openwrt to see my drives

Linksys Network Storage Link NSLU2

Installing and Using OpenWrt

psherman March 5, 2026, 9:53pm 23

Ok... well, I have provided you the best information we have: