D-Link DIR-615: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The D-Link DIR-615 was supported by OpenWrt from 12.09 on the ramips/rt305x target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. 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.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the D-Link DIR-615, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | Ralink RT3352 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 400 MHz |
| RAM | 32 MB |
| Flash | 4 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 5 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 4 (N) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n |
| WLAN hardware | Ralink RT3352 |
| WLAN driver | rt2800pci |
| OpenWrt target | ramips / rt305x |
| Package architecture | mipsel_24kc |
| Current release | EOL |
| Supported since | 12.09 |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 5 VDC, 1.2A |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 50 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the DIR-615
Installation on this device is rated moderate. Expect to use a recovery mode, TFTP or a vendor tool rather than a plain web upload.
Official OpenWrt device page for the DIR-615
Flashing third-party firmware can brick a router and usually voids the warranty. Always check that the firmware image matches your exact hardware version.
Hardware versions
The DIR-615 ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.
| Version | Target | Current release | WLAN hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| H1 shown above | ramips/rt305x | EOL | Ralink RT3352 |
| C1 | ar71xx/generic | EOL | Atheros AR9130 |
| E2/E3 | ar71xx/generic | EOL | Atheros AR9287 |
| E1 | ar71xx/generic | EOL | Atheros AR9287 |
| E4 | ar71xx/generic | EOL | Atheros AR9287 |
| D1 | ramips/rt305x | EOL | Ralink RT2860 |
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