D-Link DGS-1210-52: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The D-Link DGS-1210-52 runs OpenWrt 25.12.1 on the realtek/rtl839x target, and has been supported since 23.05.0. Its No WiFi wireless on the none driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is still sold new.
Drivers: Fair (0.50)
No WiFi Install: moderate
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Specifications
| SoC | Realtek RTL8393M |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 700 MHz |
| RAM | 128 MB |
| Flash | 32 MB |
| WiFi generation | No WiFi |
| WLAN hardware | - |
| WLAN driver | none |
| OpenWrt target | realtek / rtl839x |
| Package architecture | mips_24kc |
| Current release | 25.12.1 |
| Supported since | 23.05.0 |
| Install method | see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 100-240 VAC ~ 50/60 Hz, 0.7 A |
| Device type | Wired only |
| Estimated throughput | 87 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the DGS-1210-52
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: see git-commit.
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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