ASUS RT-N53: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The ASUS RT-N53 was supported by OpenWrt from 15.05 on the bcm47xx/mips74k target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the b43 driver rates limited for open-source driver support (0.35/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new. Its wireless does not work correctly under OpenWrt, so it is listed here for reference rather than as a recommendation.
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Where to buy
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Specifications
| SoC | Broadcom BCM5358 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 500 MHz |
| RAM | 32 MB |
| Flash | 8 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 5 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 4 (N) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n |
| WLAN hardware | Broadcom BCM5358, Broadcom BCM43236 |
| WLAN driver | b43 |
| OpenWrt target | bcm47xx / mips74k |
| Package architecture | mipsel_74kc |
| Current release | EOL |
| Supported since | 15.05 |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 1.0A |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 62 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the RT-N53
Installation on this device is rated moderate. Expect to use a recovery mode, TFTP or a vendor tool rather than a plain web upload.
Official OpenWrt device page for the RT-N53
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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