ASUS RT-G32: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The ASUS RT-G32 was supported by OpenWrt from 12.09 on the ramips/rt305x target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. Its Pre-WiFi 4 (802.11a/b/g) wireless on the rt2800pci driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.

Drivers: Fair (0.50) Pre-WiFi 4 (802.11a/b/g) Install: moderate

Hardware data and retail listings last checked .

Discontinued. This model is no longer sold new, so this page is kept as a reference for people who already own one. See current alternatives.

Where to buy

We have no current retail listing for the ASUS RT-G32, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Ralink RT3052
CPU 1 core @ 320 MHz
RAM 16 MB
Flash 4 MB
Ethernet ports 5
WiFi generation Pre-WiFi 4 (802.11a/b/g)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g
WLAN hardware Ralink RT2860
WLAN driver rt2800pci
OpenWrt target ramips / rt305x
Package architecture mipsel_24kc
Current release EOL
Supported since 12.09
Install method U-Boot TFTP recovery, U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery, see devicepage
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 12 VDC, 1.0A
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 40 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the RT-G32

Installation on this device is rated moderate. Expect to use a recovery mode, TFTP or a vendor tool rather than a plain web upload. Documented methods: U-Boot TFTP recovery, U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery, see devicepage.

Flashing third-party firmware can brick a router and usually voids the warranty. Always check that the firmware image matches your exact hardware version.

Hardware versions

The RT-G32 ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.

Version Target Current release WLAN hardware
B1 shown above ramips/rt305x EOL Ralink RT2860
C1 ramips/rt305x EOL Ralink RT2860

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WiFi 6 (AX) Drivers: Excellent $109

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WiFi 6 (AX) Drivers: Excellent

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