D-Link DSM-G600: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The D-Link DSM-G600 runs OpenWrt 25.12.2 on the ixp4xx/generic target, and has been supported since 7.09. Its Pre-WiFi 4 (802.11a/b/g) wireless on the ath5k 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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Specifications
| SoC | Intel IXP420BB |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 266 MHz |
| RAM | 64 MB |
| Flash | 16 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 1 |
| USB | 2x 2.0 |
| WiFi generation | Pre-WiFi 4 (802.11a/b/g) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g |
| WLAN hardware | Atheros AR5213A |
| WLAN driver | ath5k |
| OpenWrt target | ixp4xx / generic |
| Package architecture | armeb_xscale |
| Current release | 25.12.2 |
| Supported since | 7.09 |
| Install method | RedBoot TFTP + serial recovery |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 3A via barrel |
| Device type | Wired only |
| Estimated throughput | 46 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the DSM-G600
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: RedBoot TFTP + serial recovery.
Official OpenWrt device page for the DSM-G600
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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