D-Link DSL-2650U/BRU/D: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The D-Link DSL-2650U/BRU/D was supported by OpenWrt from 10.03 on the bcm63xx/generic 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 fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated easy, and it is no longer sold new.

Drivers: Fair (0.50) Pre-WiFi 4 (802.11a/b/g) Install: easy

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 D-Link DSL-2650U/BRU/D, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Broadcom BCM6358
CPU 2 cores @ 300 MHz
RAM 32 MB
Flash 8 MB
Ethernet ports 5
USB 1x 2.0
WiFi generation Pre-WiFi 4 (802.11a/b/g)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g
WLAN hardware Broadcom BCM4318
WLAN driver b43
OpenWrt target bcm63xx / generic
Package architecture mips_mips32
Current release EOL
Supported since 10.03
Install method CFE web recovery, see devicepage
Install difficulty easy
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 75 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the DSL-2650U/BRU/D

Installation on this device is rated easy. You can flash it from the stock web interface without opening the case or using a serial cable. Documented methods: CFE web 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

Sinovoip Banana Pi BPI-R4

WiFi 7 (BE) Drivers: Excellent $247

Sinovoip Banana Pi BPi-R3 Mini

WiFi 6 (AX) Drivers: Excellent $109

Huasifei WH3000

WiFi 6 (AX) Drivers: Excellent

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