ASUS GT-AC5300: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The ASUS GT-AC5300 runs OpenWrt 24.10.4 on the bcm4908/generic target, and has been supported since 21.02.0. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the brcmfmac driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated easy, and it is still sold new.
Drivers: Fair (0.50)
WiFi 5 (AC) Install: easy
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Specifications
| SoC | Broadcom BCM4908 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 4 cores @ 1800 MHz |
| RAM | 1024 MB |
| Flash | 256 MB (NAND) |
| Ethernet ports | 9 |
| USB | 2x 3.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 5 (AC) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac |
| WLAN hardware | 3x Broadcom BCM4366E |
| WLAN driver | brcmfmac |
| OpenWrt target | bcm4908 / generic |
| Package architecture | aarch64_cortex-a53 |
| Current release | 24.10.4 |
| Supported since | 21.02.0 |
| Install method | GUI OEM |
| Install difficulty | easy |
| Power supply | 19 VDC, 3.42A via barrel |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 1000 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the GT-AC5300
Installation on this device is rated easy. You can flash it from the stock web interface without opening the case or using a serial cable. Documented methods: GUI OEM.
Flashing third-party firmware can brick a router and usually voids the warranty. Always check that the firmware image matches your exact hardware version.
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