Gateworks Newport GW6300: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Gateworks Newport GW6300 runs OpenWrt 23.05.6 on the octeontx/generic target. Its No WiFi wireless on the none driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.
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Specifications
| SoC | Cavium CN8020 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 2 cores @ 800 MHz |
| RAM | 1024 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 2 |
| USB | 2x 3.0 |
| WiFi generation | No WiFi |
| WLAN hardware | - |
| WLAN driver | none |
| OpenWrt target | octeontx / generic |
| Package architecture | aarch64_generic |
| Current release | 23.05.6 |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 8-60 VDC, PoE 802.3af/at |
| Device type | Wired only |
| Estimated throughput | 400 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the Newport GW6300
Installation on this device is rated moderate. Expect to use a recovery mode, TFTP or a vendor tool rather than a plain web upload.
Official OpenWrt device page for the Newport GW6300
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