Gateway 7001: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Gateway 7001 was supported by OpenWrt from 7.06 on the ixp4xx/generic 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 moderate, 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 Gateway 7001, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | Intel IXP422 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 266 MHz |
| RAM | 32 MB |
| Flash | 8 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 2 |
| WiFi generation | Pre-WiFi 4 (802.11a/b/g) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g · 5GHz: a |
| WLAN hardware | 2x Atheros (mini-PCI) |
| WLAN driver | ath5k |
| OpenWrt target | ixp4xx / generic |
| Package architecture | armeb_xscale |
| Current release | EOL |
| Supported since | 7.06 |
| Install method | RedBoot TFTP + serial recovery |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 5 VDC, 2.5A |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 46 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the 7001
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 7001
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 7001 ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.
| Version | Target | Current release | WLAN hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base version shown above | ixp4xx/generic | EOL | 2x Atheros (mini-PCI) |
| G | ixp4xx/generic | EOL | Atheros AR5211 (mini-PCI) |
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