AVM FRITZ!Repeater 3000: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The AVM FRITZ!Repeater 3000 runs OpenWrt 24.10.4 on the ipq40xx/generic target, and has been supported since 19.07.0. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the ath10k-ct driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.70/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the AVM FRITZ!Repeater 3000, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | Qualcomm Atheros IPQ4019 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 4 cores @ 717 MHz |
| RAM | 256 MB |
| Flash | 128 MB (NAND) |
| Ethernet ports | 2 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 5 (AC) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac |
| WLAN hardware | Qualcomm Atheros IPQ4019, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9984 |
| WLAN driver | ath10k-ct |
| OpenWrt target | ipq40xx / generic |
| Package architecture | arm_cortex-a7_neon-vfpv4 |
| Current release | 24.10.4 |
| Supported since | 19.07.0 |
| Install method | EVA FTP, see devicepage, see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 1.0A |
| Device type | Repeater |
| Estimated throughput | 501 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the FRITZ!Repeater 3000
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: EVA FTP, see devicepage, see git-commit.
Official OpenWrt device page for the FRITZ!Repeater 3000
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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