D-Link DWL-2100AP: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The D-Link DWL-2100AP was supported by OpenWrt from 10.03.1 on the ath25 target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. 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 unknown, and it is no longer sold new.
Hardware data and retail listings last checked .
Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the D-Link DWL-2100AP, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | Atheros AR2313A |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 180 MHz |
| RAM | 16 MB |
| Flash | 4 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 1 |
| WiFi generation | Pre-WiFi 4 (802.11a/b/g) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g |
| WLAN hardware | Atheros AR2112A |
| WLAN driver | ath5k |
| OpenWrt target | ath25 |
| Package architecture | mipsel_mips32 |
| Current release | EOL |
| Supported since | 10.03.1 |
| Install difficulty | unknown |
| Device type | Access point |
| Estimated throughput | 22 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the DWL-2100AP
Installation on this device is rated unknown. Expect serial console access, soldering or another advanced recovery path. Read the device page carefully before you start.
Official OpenWrt device page for the DWL-2100AP
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 DWL-2100AP 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 | ath25 | EOL | Atheros AR2112A |
| A2 | ath25 | EOL | Atheros AR2112A |
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