About NETGEAR

NETGEAR designs innovative, branded technology solutions that address the specific networking, storage, and security needs of Small- to Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) and home users. The company offers an end-to-end networking product portfolio to enable users to share Internet access, peripherals, files, multimedia content, and applications among multiple computers and other Internet-enabled devices. Products are built on a variety of proven technologies such as wireless, Ethernet and powerline, with a focus on reliability and ease-of-use. NETGEAR products are sold in over 28,000 retail locations around the globe, and via more than 39,000 value-added resellers. The company’s headquarters are in San Jose, Calif., with additional offices in 25 countries.

miniDLNA for WNR3500L

NETGEAR has made the miniDLNA Server Software (also known as ReadyDLNA) available for use on the WNR3500L Open Source Router.  In order to use this software for the NETGEAR WNR3500L, you will need to set up the the proper cross-compiling environment with the necessary shared libraries.

Download it here.

Leaf Networks

Leaf Networks (now a part of NETGEAR) securely extends LAN-like connectivity over the Internet to embedded devices, mobile users, and software applications.  You can easily create virtual networks on-demand, across any public or private networks using Leaf Networks software.  Leaf Networks has developed patented technology that allows computers to form networks and communicate as if they were on the same local area network.

WNR3500L Software

Leaf Networks (now a part of NETGEAR) has developed a version of its software specifically for the WNR3500L.  This streamlined version allows WNR3500L owners to remotely access their external USB storage device from anywhere as if it were on their home network.  Windows users can browse and save files seamlessly using the standard File Explorer, and Mac users can use the Finder.  No complicated setup or port forwarding configurations are required; simply update your firmware, enter your email address, and you are ready to begin accessing your files from anywhere.

To begin, download the firmware here (versions for both Worldwide and North America are provided) then refer to the setup guide below to get started:

Download Firmware

NOTE: In order for this firmware and accompanying software to work correctly, you must register for a Leaf Networks account through the router interface.  Signing up directly through the Leaf Networks website will not work, as that is a separate account.

You also must use the Leaf Remote software linked below.  For further questions, please consult the Leaf Networks setup guide.