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Squonk
29-10-2007, 17:57
According to the VT6202 datasheet (http://pdf1.alldatasheet.com/datasheet-pdf/view/168652/ETC/VT6202.html) (whose pinout looks very similar to the VT6212L), this chip provides 4 USB ports (as mentioned in the characteristics, anyway).

Out of these, only 2 ports are available externally in the WL-500gP, though...

It looks like these are ports USB1 & 2 (check the traces):
- pin 81: USBP2-
- pin 82: USBP2+
- pin 85: USBP1-
- pin 86: USBP1+

The 2 other ones are:
- pin 73: USBP4-
- pin 74: USBP4+
- pin 77: USBP3-
- pin 78: USBP3+

It should be possible (although a delicate operation...) to use these by unsoldering these pins and lifting them up to get access to 2 more USB ports...

It's a shame that Asus didn't provided pads for these:(

Michel
al37919
29-10-2007, 21:23
You're right, this idea was already tested several times, e.g. here:

http://wl500g.info/showpost.php?p=57932&postcount=149
http://wl500g.info/showpost.php?p=58927&postcount=158

Just remember to add 2 pull-up 15K resistors for both datalines, and get somewhere on the board +5V and GND.

Finally, care should be taken to avoid overall overpowering of the scheme by external devices.
Squonk
30-10-2007, 10:02
Thank you for the links and for advice.

I cannot read Russian. Hopefuly, there are some pictures!

My idea was to add an internal Flash USB disk.
al37919
30-10-2007, 10:36
The topic I showed you is mainly about upgrade of memory to 128Mb, so there is not much info about USB there anyway.
However, there are some pictures there, which I showed you, more as 'encouraging' : yes it is already tested, yes it works.

There some more pictures there:
http://oleg.wl500g.info/wl500gp/nik247/att_message_219/
Squonk
31-10-2007, 10:49
Thank you again!

Now, with these pictures, I know where to take the +5V and GND!
jayajag
02-11-2007, 15:58
Hi,
nice Idea.
Can you make an Tuturial for that if you will add 2 more usb ports?

edit:
and what about the ram upgrade? how does it work? i cant understand this thread http://wl500g.info/showpost.php?p=57932&postcount=149 , because of the speech
seems very interesting, more ram, firewire, and 2 more usb ports? NICE!!!

cheers jayajag
keuleeule
10-07-2009, 15:25
guys,
am I able to use these two USB extentions with the original Firmware?
Or do I have to move?

And about the power... is it possible to arrange an external 5VDC to the two usb extentions without using any 5VDC from the Asus wl500gp?
Or does the Asus need the 5V to accept the two additional usb devices? - or just the two datalines?
Asus WL500gP hardware Release1.14
keule
EdP
11-07-2009, 10:53
Here's my $0.02:
If you're thinking about externally powering the USB ports, why not just go to the store and get yourself a USB hub. They usually have a dedicated power supply, which leaves you with not 4, but 5 USB ports, of which 4 will have external power. Estimated cost: €7 and no chance of blowing up your Asus.
Again, that's just my 2 cents.
lly
11-07-2009, 11:21
EdP
You forget about a lot of problems with USB hub & Linux kernel 2.4 used in our FW. Most of they rely to USB 1.1 & 1.0 devices via 2.0 hub.
EdP
11-07-2009, 11:59
You've got a point there, but there are plenty of hubs that will work, check the Compatible Hardware (http://wl500g.info/showthread.php?t=64) section, even the Sitecom, Trust and Lidl (SilverCrest, Typhoon) ones will work.

In fact, you've triggered me ;) I think I have a SilverCrest laying around the house somewhere, I'm going to try it.
EdP
11-07-2009, 12:11
Turns out that it's a 4 port hub by Medion. And it works.
I'll have it added to the Compatible Hardware section.
lly
11-07-2009, 12:55
EdP
Possible, you didn't understand me right. All known hubs itself - is compatible, but many devices will not work via hub!. Just seek forum for "usb hub" problem with usb-serial,printers,webcam,ups, etc. devices.

Some problems was solved in our 1.9.2.7-d (http://wl500g.googlecode.com/) firmware, but problems with USB 1.0 & some webcam devices still remain.
EdP
11-07-2009, 13:10
Oh ok, now I see. Of course, I can't read any Russian at all, so 90% of this forum is a mystery to me. But you're right, I tested it with a USB2.0 device connected. In fact, I don't think I have any more USB1.x device in the house to test it with.

Anyway, I thought I'd mention it for keuleeule, since that reminded me a lot of a regular usb hub. Just give it a try.
keuleeule
11-07-2009, 20:54
Hm, well, ok, thanks...
Whats about the flash? Is it working with original Software or do the Wl500gP need a self compiled upgrade to use all 4 USB - or of course that hub?
Keule
EdP
11-07-2009, 21:47
No need, it will work with any firmware.