D-Link DIR-853: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The D-Link DIR-853 runs OpenWrt 25.12.4 on the ramips/mt7621 target, and has been supported since 22.03.0. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the mt76 driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.80/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is still sold new.
Hardware data and retail listings last checked .
Where to buy
- Paykobo NG retailer, SKU DIR-853, NGN 60,500, live Buy Now + delivery date
- Mtunda Store UG retailer, UGX 199,000 sale price, Add to cart / Buy it now, not sold out
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Specifications
| SoC | MediaTek MT7621DAT |
|---|---|
| CPU | 2 cores @ 880 MHz |
| RAM | 256 MB |
| Flash | 128 MB (NAND) |
| Ethernet ports | 5 |
| USB | 1x 3.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 5 (AC) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac |
| WLAN hardware | MediaTek MT7615DN |
| WLAN driver | mt76 |
| OpenWrt target | ramips / mt7621 |
| Package architecture | mipsel_24kc |
| Current release | 25.12.4 |
| Supported since | 22.03.0 |
| Install method | see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12V/1.5A DC power adapter |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 220 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the DIR-853
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.
Official OpenWrt device page for the DIR-853
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-853 ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.
| Version | Target | Current release | WLAN hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| A3 shown above | ramips/mt7621 | 25.12.4 | MediaTek MT7615DN |
| R1 | ramips/mt7621 | 24.10.5 | MediaTek MT7615DN |
| A1 | ramips/mt7621 | 24.10.5 | MediaTek MT7615DN |
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