Hello. I'm currently using snapshot builds for a Wavlink WL-WN586X3 router. It's all been going smooth so far; managed to install it, get LUCI up and running, etc.
Just grabbed a build (17/07/24) from the table of hardware here. I had just uploaded it to the "upgrade/install firmware" section of the LUCI panel, double-checked the SHA256 sum was identical, and let it flash.
10 minutes later, I go downstairs to see the router's stuck in a boot loop. Removing power hasn't helped it, and I cannot access any CLIs or my LUCI dashboard.
What's next? It has U-boot; is UART my only option? And does anyone know where the take-apart manuals for this thing are?
Hi! Thanks for the pointer. I've just looked through there, and after mashing a reset button and powering on a few times + sniffing transmissions with WireShark, I can confirm the router doesn't even get to the point where accessing Failsafe Mode is available
By the way, where can I request or find some router teardowns for my router? I cannot see a single guide anywhere on the internet, and I've been searching for 2 hours now. I'm not entirely sure what the best way of contacting the contributor (Themaverickdm) since their GitHub has no socials, so I'm at a loss for what to do without damaging my router even if I did get a UART adapter just for this.
I usually don't bother with guides or stuff like that since it's usually easy to tell in the design, but this thing has no screws and I have no clue how to get into it. None of the official manuals show anything teardown-related either.
@Ghx0sty Hey just wanted to ask, I checked the manual in the link you provided and it seems you have the WL-WN586X3-B variant.
I checked the specs in Wavlink's product page in this link and it says that the flash memory is 128MB (Whereas the A variant is only 16MB flash). Can you confirm that?
I'm planning to buy this router as well for OpenWrt and I ordered it at a bargain price of 25USD here in the Philippines. By far the cheapest WiFi-6 router that I could buy with solid specs (with HW offloading from MT7981).
I had to create a few patches to support the new variant as it has 128MB NAND flash.
To take apart the router, there are 2 hidden screws under the rubber feets, at the side of the LEDs.
There are labels in the board already for GND, RX, and TX.
Hello, sorry for the late response.
You can take a look at the patches here. Nothing much. Most of the work came from the contributor of the original variant.
I'm planning to create a PR but I'm still reviewing the developer guide.
