ASUS WL-520gU: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The ASUS WL-520gU was supported by OpenWrt from 8.09 on the bcm47xx/legacy target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. Its Pre-WiFi 4 (802.11a/b/g) 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.
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Specifications
| SoC | Broadcom BCM5354 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 240 MHz |
| RAM | 16 MB |
| Flash | 4 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 5 |
| USB | 1x 1.1 |
| WiFi generation | Pre-WiFi 4 (802.11a/b/g) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g |
| WLAN hardware | Broadcom BCM4318 rev 13 |
| WLAN driver | b43 |
| OpenWrt target | bcm47xx / legacy |
| Package architecture | mipsel_mips32 |
| Current release | EOL |
| Supported since | 8.09 |
| Install method | Asus Firmware Restoration tool |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 5 VDC, 2.0A |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 30 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the WL-520gU
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: Asus Firmware Restoration tool.
Official OpenWrt device page for the WL-520gU
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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