Is it necessary to change any more (in hardware or software) to put 128MB in addition to soldering the chips?
Hi!
I want to say "Thank you" to all contributors in this topic. Thank you, that you have believed in this, for a first look, crazy idea. Thank you for priceless hints, that you gave to all WL-500 fans. I have completed this project and now want to bring my coin into the piggy bank =)
I have successfully used Hynix memory from an old 4-chip 128Mb PC-133 SDRAM module. The chip was HY57V561620CT-H. The chips from the DIMM module were desoldered using an kitchen oven, just like oleo did it, but the RAM chips from the motherboard I have removed using an ancient technology, described here:TSOP Removal
Is it necessary to change any more (in hardware or software) to put 128MB in addition to soldering the chips?
From my experience, there is nothing to do except carefully resolder chips. Boot loader detects memory change itself.
Has there been any new success stories out there operating a WL-500gx reliably on 128MB or is 64MB the established limit?
As far as ram selection goes. Is it fair to state any PC133 memory with work or is it more specific? There are plenty of PC133 168pin dimms on ebay including many 512mb (16 x 32) which are well priced or alternatively there are plenty of 8 chip laptop ram modules which are stated as being PC133.
Advise here would be appreciated.
Thanks
Steve
Hey... A dummie question...
I can't remember if i opened for det extra 16Mb og RAM on the router for some years ago...
When i type "free" in the console on the router, i get the following:
total used free shared buffers
Mem: 30164 15508 14656 0 1656
Swap: 0 0 0
Total: 30164 15508 14656
Finally, I found hardware, AND time to do this upgrade. At the moment I'm practicing myself with desoldering/soldering the chips. I use the method as described earlier, with wick and a 40W soldering iron. This looks like a fast and reliable solution. Tomorrow I will try the first router, I have three units to do
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First deluxe is upgraded to 64MB!
First test was not good, there was no output on serial port. I looked again, and there was one tiny connection between 2 pins.
That did the trick!
Router booted normally, with 64MB reported!
Great! Another 2 deluxe's to go!Code:total used free shared buffers Mem: 62968 10096 52872 0 1208 Swap: 0 0 0 Total: 62968 10096 52872
First I will run this one for a while, to see if it will be stable.
I used Corsair SDram 128MB PC133 module, 4 chip on one side.
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I'm selling my wl500gx routers, because I'm migrating to other hardware. But I have still some memory chips messing around here, which will fit for the Deluxe router! So, if you're interested in them, send me a message. I can also do the upgrade for other people, my deluxe is running fine until now on 64MB.
If you want me to do the upgrade, send me a message.
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