ASUS WL-HDD2.5: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The ASUS WL-HDD2.5 was supported by OpenWrt from 10.03 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.

Drivers: Limited (0.35) 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 WL-HDD2.5, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Broadcom BCM4702
CPU 1 core @ 125 MHz
RAM 16 MB
Flash 4 MB
Ethernet ports 2
USB 1x 1.1
WiFi generation Pre-WiFi 4 (802.11a/b/g)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g
WLAN hardware Broadcom BCM4306
WLAN driver b43
OpenWrt target bcm47xx / legacy
Package architecture mipsel_mips32
Current release EOL
Supported since 10.03
Install method CFE TFTP recovery, see devicepage
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 5 VDC, 2.0A
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 15 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the WL-HDD2.5

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: CFE TFTP 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.

Still sold and well supported

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WiFi 7 (BE) Drivers: Excellent $247

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WiFi 6 (AX) Drivers: Excellent $109

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WiFi 6 (AX) Drivers: Excellent

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