Fortinet FortiGate 30E: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Fortinet FortiGate 30E runs OpenWrt 24.10.5 on the mvebu/cortexa9 target, and has been supported since 24.10.0. Its No WiFi wireless on the none driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.75/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.
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Specifications
| SoC | Marvell Armada 385 88F6820 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 2 cores @ 1333 MHz |
| RAM | 1024 MB |
| Flash | 128 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 5 |
| USB | 1x 3.0 |
| WiFi generation | No WiFi |
| WLAN hardware | - |
| WLAN driver | none |
| OpenWrt target | mvebu / cortexa9 |
| Package architecture | arm_cortex-a9_vfpv3-d16 |
| Current release | 24.10.5 |
| Supported since | 24.10.0 |
| Install method | see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 2A via Molex 5557-02R |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 466 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the FortiGate 30E
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.
See commit for instructions
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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