ASUS RT-N65U: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The ASUS RT-N65U runs OpenWrt from snapshot builds only on the ramips/rt3883 target, so there is no stable release for it yet. Its WiFi 4 (N) 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) WiFi 4 (N) 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-N65U, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Ralink RT3883F
CPU 1 core @ 500 MHz
RAM 128 MB
Flash 16 MB
Ethernet ports 5
USB 2x 3.0
WiFi generation WiFi 4 (N)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n
WLAN hardware Ralink RT3883, Ralink RT3352
WLAN driver rt2800pci
OpenWrt target ramips / rt3883
Package architecture mipsel_74kc
Current release snapshot
Supported since -
Install method U-Boot TFTP recovery
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 19 VDC, 1.58 A
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 62 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the RT-N65U

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.

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

Still sold and well supported

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