NETGEAR R6350

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This device uses the same OEM image as other two (R6260 and R6850)
https://git.openwrt.org/?p=openwrt/openwrt.git;a=commit;h=6cea9688af4a05f407266ed1de5a739e5c984b8c
It appears that the PCB is identical, the main difference seems to be in the external antennas.

Supported Versions

BrandModelVersionCurrent ReleaseOEM InfoForum TopicTechnical Data
NETGEARR635022.03.5https://jp.netgear.com/home/products/networking/wifi-routers/R6350.aspxView/Edit data

Hardware Highlights

ModelVersionSoCCPU MHzFlash MBRAM MBWLAN HardwareWLAN2.4WLAN5.0100M portsGbit portsModemUSB
R6350MediaTek MT7621AT880128NAND128MediaTek MT7603E, MediaTek MT7615b/g/na/n/ac--1x 2.0

Installation

ModelVersionCurrent ReleaseFirmware OpenWrt InstallFirmware OpenWrt UpgradeFirmware OEM Stock
R635022.03.5https://downloads.openwrt.org/releases/22.03.5/targets/ramips/mt7621/openwrt-22.03.5-ramips-mt7621-netgear_r6350-squashfs-factory.imghttps://downloads.openwrt.org/releases/22.03.5/targets/ramips/mt7621/openwrt-22.03.5-ramips-mt7621-netgear_r6350-squashfs-sysupgrade.binhttps://www.netgear.com/support/product/R6350.aspx

→ Install OpenWrt (generic explanation)

From OEM firmware with web upload installation

OpenWrt can be installed from OEM/factory using the standard firmware update method.

Notes:

  • You do not need to factory reset the router if it has been previously configured, but the flash of openwrt*-factory.bin will reset configuration.
  • If in factory reset state, disconnect WAN cable and bypass netgear's genie first-time install to access the firmware update page.
  • When flashing from OEM to *-factory.bin, the router may warn you that this firmware is an older version than currently installed: it is ok to proceed.
  • Flash and reboot takes about 3 minutes

Confirmed upgrade from factory v1.1.0.28_1.0.1 to OpenWrt 22.03.5

OEM installation using the TFTP method

→ generic.flashing.tftp

Specific values needed for tftp

FIXME Enter values for “FILL-IN” below

Bootloader tftp server IPv4 address FILL-IN
Bootloader MAC address (special) FILL-IN
Firmware tftp image Latest OpenWrt release (NOTE: Name must contain “tftp”)
TFTP transfer window FILL-IN seconds
TFTP window start approximately FILL-IN seconds after power on
TFTP client required IP address FILL-IN

Upgrading OpenWrt

→ generic.sysupgrade

WARNING: REFLASHING STOCK/(CUSTOM?) FIRMWARE CAUSES BOOTLOOP/SOFTBRICK IN v19.0.7.3!!!

ASSUME BRICK OCCURES FOR ALL FLASHING METHODS!!

USE nmrpflash FOR UNBRICK (Working on Linux) )

LuCI Web Upgrade Process

  • Browse to http://192.168.1.1/cgi-bin/luci/admin/system/flash LuCI Upgrade URL
  • Upload image file for openwrt*-sysupgrade.img to LuCI
  • Wait for reboot

Terminal Upgrade Process

If you don't have a GUI (LuCI) available, you can alternatively upgrade via the command line. There are two command line methods for upgrading:

  • sysupgrade
  • mtd

Note: It is important that you put the firmware image into the ramdisk (/tmp) before you start flashing.

sysupgrade

  • Login as root via SSH on 192.168.1.1, then enter the following commands:
cd /tmp
wget http://downloads.openwrt.org/snapshots/trunk/XXX/xxx.abc
sysupgrade /tmp/xxx.abc

mtd

If sysupgrade does not support this router, use mtd.

  • Login as root via SSH on 192.168.1.1, then enter the following commands:
cd /tmp
wget http://downloads.openwrt.org/snapshots/trunk/XXX/xxx.abc
mtd write /tmp/xxx.abc linux && reboot

Debricking

Netgear router must be connected to your network using an Ethernet cable. The computer running nmrpflash must be connected to the same network, using either Wi-Fi or Ethernet.

https://github.com/jclehner/nmrpflash

→ generic.debrick

Failsafe mode

→ failsafe_and_factory_reset

Basic configuration

→ Basic configuration After flashing, proceed with this.
Set up your Internet connection, configure wireless, configure USB port, etc.

Specific Configuration

Flash Layout

cat /proc/mtd
dev:    size   erasesize  name
mtd0: 00100000 00020000 "u-boot"
mtd1: 00100000 00020000 "SC PART_MAP"
mtd2: 00400000 00020000 "kernel"
mtd3: 02800000 00020000 "ubi"
mtd4: 01800000 00020000 "reserved0"
mtd5: 00200000 00020000 "factory"
mtd6: 03800000 00020000 "reserved1"

Network interfaces

The default network configuration in 22.03.5 is:

Interface Name Description Default configuration
br-lan Bridge LAN & WiFi 192.168.1.1/24
eth0 Network Switch (lan1-lan4) None
wan/wan6 WAN port EXAMPLE DHCP Client, IPv6 disabled
radio0 2.4GHz b/g/n WiFi Disabled
radio1 5GHz ac/n WiFi Disabled

Switch Ports (for VLANs)

FIXME Please fill in real values for this device, then remove the EXAMPLEs

Numbers 0-3 are Ports 1-4 as labeled on the unit, number 4 is the Internet (WAN) on the unit, 5 is the internal connection to the router itself. Don't be fooled: Port 1 on the unit is number 3 when configuring VLANs. vlan0 = eth0.0, vlan1 = eth0.1 and so on.

Port Switch port
Internet (WAN) EXAMPLE 4
LAN 1 EXAMPLE 3
LAN 2 EXAMPLE 2
LAN 3 EXAMPLE 1
LAN 4 EXAMPLE 0

Buttons

The NETGEAR R6350 has the following buttons:

BUTTON Location Event
Reset (recessed) Back panel reset
WPS Back panel ???
Power Back panel On/Off

Hardware

Info

General
Brand NETGEAR
Model R6350
Versions
Device Type WiFi Router
Availability Available 2019
Comments - general
OpenWrt Support
Supported Since Commit https://git.openwrt.org/?p=openwrt/openwrt.git;a=commit;h=83a97c53face95b8c7239da25a1c7f776bcfc521
Supported Since Release 19.07.0
Supported Current Release 22.03.5
Unsupported
Hardware
Bootloader U-Boot
Target ramips
System-On-Chip
CPU MHz 880
Flash MB 128NAND
RAM MB 128
Network
Ethernet 100M ports -
Ethernet 1Gbit ports
Switch MediaTek MT7621AT
Modem -
VLAN Yes
Comments - network ports
Wireless
WLAN 2.4GHz b/g/n
WLAN 5.0GHz a/n/ac
WLAN Hardware MediaTek MT7603E, MediaTek MT7615
Detachable Antennas -
Comments - WLAN
Interfaces
USB ports 1x 2.0
SATA ports -
Serial Yes
JTAG No
Comments - USB & SATA ports
Misc
LED count 4
Button count 2
Power supply 12 VDC, 1.5 A
Links
Forum Topic URL
WikiDevi URL https://wikidevi.wi-cat.ru/Netgear_R6350
OEM device homepage URL https://jp.netgear.com/home/products/networking/wifi-routers/R6350.aspx
Firmware OEM Stock URL https://www.netgear.com/support/product/R6350.aspx
Firmware OpenWrt Install URL https://downloads.openwrt.org/releases/22.03.5/targets/ramips/mt7621/openwrt-22.03.5-ramips-mt7621-netgear_r6350-squashfs-factory.img
Firmware OpenWrt Upgrade URL https://downloads.openwrt.org/releases/22.03.5/targets/ramips/mt7621/openwrt-22.03.5-ramips-mt7621-netgear_r6350-squashfs-sysupgrade.bin
Edit the underlying data View/Edit data

Photos

Front:

Back:
Insert photo of back of the casing

Backside label:
Insert photo of backside label

Opening the case

Main PCB:

Serial

→ port.serial general information about the serial port, serial port cable, etc.

How to connect to the Serial Port of this specific device:

FIXME Replace EXAMPLE by real values.

Serial connection parameters
for NETGEAR R6350 		EXAMPLE 115200, 8N1

JTAG

→ port.jtag general information about the JTAG port, JTAG cable, etc.

Bootlogs

OEM bootlog

COPY HERE THE BOOTLOG WITH THE ORIGINAL FIRMWARE


OpenWrt bootlog

COPY HERE THE BOOTLOG ONCE OPENWRT IS INSTALLED AND RUNNING


Notes

Added support of *-factory.bin https://git.openwrt.org/?p=openwrt/openwrt.git;a=commit;h=3c8df280a96bbd81357d6eb52845e6b5fa7162fe

Added support for R6350 https://git.openwrt.org/?p=openwrt/openwrt.git;a=commit;h=83a97c53face95b8c7239da25a1c7f776bcfc521

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