Hi people, i have a wndr 3700 for a long time. lately, whenever i wanted to turn it off and back it on, it doesn't start unless i unplug all lan cables and wait for it to boot up. it's very stange because there's no other problem with it. after it boots up, it works just fine. but i have to unplug cables and wait for boot sequence. any idea how i can i fix this? thanks.

i think i've done it. i flashed it with ddwrt and now it boots up with every lan connection. so it probably was a software issue or a hardware one but ddwrt can handle or ignore it. i'll try official fw to see if old fw was just tired : ) thanks everyone.

wndr3700 won't start up while lan cables plugged in.

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Retired_Member
Feb 15, 2016
One of the wired devices may be causing it. Try to isolate it.

You could reset the router and or reload FW. That may work or it may be the final nail in the coffin. Be prepared to replace it.
- meda
  Aspirant
  Feb 15, 2016
  thanks for such a quick answer, searay. i have many wifi routers and ap's, it's not the issue. i just wonder what's going on.
  
  i tried many cables and many devices, nothing has changed. i tried to update fw but it won't let it happen since it doesn't start properly with cables. also i tried tptf to flash it but no luck. she doesn't like cable when booting up.
  - Retired_Member
    Feb 15, 2016
    If you can't load or reload FW from a wired PC to the router which is already powered up and working as you say you're doing it wrong. Either way not worth the time or energy to go any further with it.
    
    Junk It!
meda
Aspirant
Feb 25, 2016
i think i've done it. i flashed it with ddwrt and now it boots up with every lan connection. so it probably was a software issue or a hardware one but ddwrt can handle or ignore it. i'll try official fw to see if old fw was just tired : )

thanks everyone.
- Retired_Member
  Feb 25, 2016
  Good job! I would leave well enough alone enjoy it's 2nd life while it last.

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wndr3700 won't start up while lan cables plugged in.