[WL-500g] Internal Photo's

[Antiloop]

some photo's of the inside

with thanks to Meemsie (also member of this board)

http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/DSC04640.JPG http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/DSC04641.JPG
http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/DSC04642.JPG
http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/DSC04643.JPG
http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/DSC04644.JPG
http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/DSC04645.JPG
http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/DSC04646.JPG
http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/DSC04647.JPG
http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/DSC04648.JPG

[Antiloop]

<A href="http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/rev2.40/HPIM1736.JPG"><img src="http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/rev2.40/HPIM1736_thumb.jpg" border=0></A> <A href="http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/rev2.40/HPIM1737.JPG"><img src="http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/rev2.40/HPIM1737_thumb.jpg" border=0></A> <A href="http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/rev2.40/HPIM1738.JPG"><img src="http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/rev2.40/HPIM1738_thumb.jpg" border=0></A>

<A href="http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/rev2.40/HPIM1739.JPG"><img src="http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/rev2.40/HPIM1739_thumb.jpg" border=0></A> <A href="http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/rev2.40/HPIM1740.JPG"><img src="http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/rev2.40/HPIM1740_thumb.jpg" border=0></A> <A href="http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/rev2.40/HPIM1743.JPG"><img src="http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/rev2.40/HPIM1743_thumb.jpg" border=0></A>

<A href="http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/rev2.40/HPIM1733.JPG"><img src="http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/rev2.40/HPIM1733_thumb.jpg" border=0></A> <A href="http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/rev2.40/HPIM1734.JPG"><img src="http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/rev2.40/HPIM1734_thumb.jpg" border=0></A> <A href="http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/rev2.40/HPIM1735.JPG"><img src="http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/rev2.40/HPIM1735_thumb.jpg" border=0></A>

<A href="http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/rev2.40/HPIM1744.JPG"><img src="http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/rev2.40/HPIM1744_thumb.jpg" border=0></A> <A href="http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/rev2.40/HPIM1745.JPG"><img src="http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/rev2.40/HPIM1745_thumb.jpg" border=0></A> <A href="http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/rev2.40/HPIM1747.JPG"><img src="http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/rev2.40/HPIM1747_thumb.jpg" border=0></A>

<A href="http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/rev2.40/HPIM1748.jpg"><img src="http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/rev2.40/HPIM1748_thumb.jpg" border=0></A> <A href="http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/rev2.40/HPIM1749.JPG"><img src="http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/rev2.40/HPIM1749_thumb.jpg" border=0></A> <A href="http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/rev2.40/HPIM1750.JPG"><img src="http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/rev2.40/HPIM1750_thumb.jpg" border=0></A>

<A href="http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/rev2.40/HPIM1752.JPG"><img src="http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/rev2.40/HPIM1752_thumb.jpg" border=0></A> <A href="http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/rev2.40/HPIM1753.JPG"><img src="http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/rev2.40/HPIM1753_thumb.jpg" border=0></A> <A href="http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/rev2.40/HPIM1754.JPG"><img src="http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/rev2.40/HPIM1754_thumb.jpg" border=0></A>

<A href="http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/rev2.40/HPIM1755.JPG"><img src="http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/rev2.40/HPIM1755_thumb.jpg" border=0></A> <A href="http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/rev2.40/HPIM1756.JPG"><img src="http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/rev2.40/HPIM1756_thumb.jpg" border=0></A> <A href="http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/rev2.40/HPIM1757.JPG"><img src="http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/img/rev2.40/HPIM1757_thumb.jpg" border=0></A>

with thanks to Kaloz, also note the different JTAG(?) connector (a normal one)

[Oleg]

Mostly it's like an 1.40, but a bit cheaper in manufacturing.

http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500g/pdf/wl500g/internal%20photos.pdf

The 1.40 connector was just replaced by this header
- this is not a JTAG, but an external UART connector.

[Antiloop]

Originally posted by Oleg
Mostly it's like an 1.40, but a bit cheaper in manufacturing. The 1.40 connector was just replaced by this header - this is not a JTAG, but an external UART connector.

whehehe.. ít'll always be cheaper.. otherwise it will cost money to change the design...

[PascalF]

Just thinking.. the communication part of the router is on a mini-pci... i wonder what would happen if we would replace the stock mini-pci (broadcom) with an new one, containing an atheros comm-chip.. ;-)

[Antiloop]

http://wl500g.info/showthread.php?s=&threadid=301&highlight=wl500a

you should read this :D

[mr.destroyer]

Has anyone tried to connect a second antenna ? the MiniPCI card has only the Aux connected.. is it possible to solder a second wire to the Main connection on the MINIPCI board ?

would be quite nice to have 2 antennas especially if we wanted to have an Directional antenna + standard Omni antenna....

i also have a D-Link 624 and that device HAS 2 antennas connected to the MINIPCI...

We love modding.... :D

[Antiloop]

Has anyone tried to connect a second antenna ? the MiniPCI card has only the Aux connected.. is it possible to solder a second wire to the Main connection on the MINIPCI board ?

would be quite nice to have 2 antennas especially if we wanted to have an Directional antenna + standard Omni antenna....

i also have a D-Link 624 and that device HAS 2 antennas connected to the MINIPCI...

We love modding.... :D

see attached, to do it easily replace it with the normal WL120g

[wtzm]

It seems that asus decided to use a bcm4333 (http://www.broadcom.com/products/product.php?product_id=BCM94333) instead of the bcm4702 (http://www.broadcom.com/products/product.php?product_id=BCM94702) in recent units (or broadcom printed the wrong caption on some bcm4702).

[Oleg]

It seems that asus decided to use a bcm4333 (http://www.broadcom.com/products/product.php?product_id=BCM94333) instead of the bcm4702 (http://www.broadcom.com/products/product.php?product_id=BCM94702) in recent units (or broadcom printed the wrong caption on some bcm4702).
Cool. USB 2.0 host!
Can you please make hi-res image for the PCB?

[Oleg]

Just a guess - is it wl500g.Deluxe?
On the other hand it looks like 2.40 posted above... Wrong labeling? 4333 according to specs is the usb 2.0 client designed for wi-fi cards...

[wtzm]

i don't know whether there is any change to the pcb at all, but i'll post some pictures.

the sticker on the bottom of the unit claims it's a normal "Model: WL-500g".

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[Oleg]

If this unit runs 1.7.x.x firmware can you please post dmesg output? I'm interested in boot kernel messages to clarify.
Also, try running cat /proc/cpuinfo

[wtzm]

It is currently running your 1.7.5.9-3 firmware (slightly modified, to add support for my Alcatel SpeedTouch USB).
Afaik the kernel-startup-messages are the same as the ones posted by other users on this forum.
The attached file contains dmesg output, /proc/cpuinfo and /proc/pci.

[Jeroen Vonk]

Has anyone tried to connect a second antenna ? the MiniPCI card has only the Aux connected.. is it possible to solder a second wire to the Main connection on the MINIPCI board ?

would be quite nice to have 2 antennas especially if we wanted to have an Directional antenna + standard Omni antenna....


As far as I know only one antenna from a diversity set of antenna's is used at a time.... Each packet is scanned and the antenna with the best signal receives the packet. It's like an old (el cheapo) card stereo. Have you ever stopped before a traffic light and heared noise coming out of the speakers, move the car a little bit and the signal gets better. This is exactly the same with a WiFi diversity antenna.

Also both antenna should be pointing the same direction for the best signal. (I often see AP's with one antenna to the left, and one to the right. but this is wrong.)

[Klaus Kinski]

Wow. Please tell me these haven't been "Photoshopped". I mean I figured she was hot, but I didn't know she was *this* hot.

Anyway, thank you for posting naked pictures of the WL500g - I'm glad I'm not the only pervert who wanted to see these.

By the way, I recommend studying these diagrams in the nude, but that's just me.

Happy holidays ;P
- Klaus

[Styno]

Wow. Please tell me these haven't been "Photoshopped". I mean I figured she was hot, but I didn't know she was *this* hot.

Anyway, thank you for posting naked pictures of the WL500g - I'm glad I'm not the only pervert who wanted to see these.

By the way, I recommend studying these diagrams in the nude, but that's just me.

Happy holidays ;P
- Klaus
Wtf are you talking about? :confused:

These pictures are taken from a WL-500g, no big deal as Asus does not seal the casing...

[capouch]

I'm showing my ignorance here, I suppose.

Anyone know if there's a stock header I could stick on that connector and hope to have some DB-9s set up to do serial I/O? My unit looks just like the one being discussed here.

[Antiloop]

I'm showing my ignorance here, I suppose.

Anyone know if there's a stock header I could stick on that connector and hope to have some DB-9s set up to do serial I/O? My unit looks just like the one being discussed here.

which 'one' are you talking about?
there are 2 different revision shown inhere with 2 different connectors...

[capouch]

which 'one' are you talking about?
there are 2 different revision shown inhere with 2 different connectors...

The picture you refer to as the "UART header" I believe.

It is on the top of the circuit board, as opposed to on the side.

Sorry for my ambiguity.

[auduny]

This is pictures of my wl-500g r2.40 Has ha broadcom5325

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[Softy]

Hi Guys,
I need ASUS wl 500g router board details, processors type etc. I searched but couldnt figure it out.

Thanks in advance

[Styno]

Here are some pictures of the board. You can read the chip identification numbers clearly: http://wl500g.info/showthread.php?t=8

[Antiloop]

This is only for reference as the device has rarely been seen on the market,

with thanks to WISI!! I could get my hands on a working model of the Asus WL-500
please DO NOT confuse this model with either the WL-500B or WL-500G as it is a totally other device

http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500/img/Afbeelding%20002%20(Large).jpg
http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500/img/Afbeelding%20003%20(Large).jpg
http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500/img/Afbeelding%20004%20(Large).jpg
http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500/img/Afbeelding%20005%20(Large).jpg
http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500/img/Afbeelding%20006%20(Large).jpg
http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500/img/Afbeelding%20007%20(Large).jpg
http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500/img/Afbeelding%20008%20(Large).jpg
http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500/img/Afbeelding%20009%20(Large).jpg
http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500/img/Afbeelding%20010%20(Large).jpg
http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500/img/Afbeelding%20011%20(Large).jpg
http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500/img/Afbeelding%20012%20(Large).jpg
http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500/img/Afbeelding%20013%20(Large).jpg
http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500/img/Afbeelding%20014%20(Large).jpg
http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500/img/Afbeelding%20015%20(Large).jpg
http://files.wl500g.info/asus/wl500/img/Afbeelding%20016%20(Large).jpg