WNR2000v3 Won't Flash

[Gorrillasnot]

Hello,

I downgraded the stock firmware to 1.0.1.26 and tried to install trough the GUI gargoyle_1.9.1-ar71xx-generic-wnr2000v3-squashfs-factory.img, also tried gargoyle_1.9.1-ar71xx-generic-wnr2000v3-squashfs-factory-NA.img. and same versions of 1.7 and 1.8 builds. None would install.
I've also tried installing via tftp and it soft bricks the router.

I've also tried installing OpenWRT and it will not flash either.

According to the openwrt wnr2000 wiki it says "If you are experiencing troubles, its probably because the device id of your router got messed up. To fix this you have attach a serial console to it"

Is using a serial cable the only way to successfully install gargoyle on the wnr2000v3?

If there is another way please let me know.

I would like to use this router as a client bridge.
DD-WRT is supported but do to a wireless MAC roulette issue it won't work.

thanks

[ispyisail]

The best information is on the openwrt wiki