ELECOM WRC-X3000GS2: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The ELECOM WRC-X3000GS2 runs OpenWrt 25.12.2 on the qualcommax/ipq50xx target, and has been supported since 25.12.0. Its WiFi 6 (AX) wireless on the ath11k driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.70/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is still sold new.

Drivers: Good (0.70) WiFi 6 (AX) Install: moderate

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Specifications

SoC Qualcomm IPQ5018
CPU 2 cores @ 1000 MHz
RAM 256 MB
Flash 128 MB (NAND)
Ethernet ports 5
WiFi generation WiFi 6 (AX)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n/ax · 5GHz: a/n/ac/ax
WLAN hardware Qualcomm IPQ5018, Qualcomm QCN6102
WLAN driver ath11k
OpenWrt target qualcommax / ipq50xx
Package architecture aarch64_cortex-a53
Current release 25.12.2
Supported since 25.12.0
Install method see git-commit
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 12 VDC, 1A via barrel
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 500 Mbps
Availability available

Installing OpenWrt on the WRC-X3000GS2

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.

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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