D-Link DWL-8610AP: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The D-Link DWL-8610AP runs OpenWrt 24.10.4 on the bcm53xx/generic target, and has been supported since 23.05.0. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the b43 driver rates limited for open-source driver support (0.35/1.0), installation is rated easy, and it is no longer sold new. Its wireless does not work correctly under OpenWrt, so it is listed here for reference rather than as a recommendation.

Drivers: Limited (0.35) WiFi 5 (AC) Install: easy

Hardware data and retail listings last checked .

Known broken wireless support. This device's WiFi does not work properly on OpenWrt. It is listed here for reference; do not buy it expecting working wireless. 2.4GHz: 3x3 MIMO, 5GHz: 3x3 MIMO, 5Ghz via mPCIe card
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 DWL-8610AP, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Broadcom BCM47094
CPU 2 cores @ 1400 MHz
RAM 512 MB
Flash 128 MB (NAND)
Ethernet ports 2
WiFi generation WiFi 5 (AC)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac
WLAN hardware Broadcom BCM43431, Broadcom BCM43460
WLAN driver b43
OpenWrt target bcm53xx / generic
Package architecture arm_cortex-a9
Current release 24.10.4
Supported since 23.05.0
Install method GUI OEM
Install difficulty easy
Power supply 12V, 2A via barrel, or 802.3at PoE
Device type Access point
Estimated throughput 489 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the DWL-8610AP

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: GUI OEM.

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

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WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $173

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WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $115

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WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $100

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