Gateworks Newport GW6903: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Gateworks Newport GW6903 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 CN8021 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 2 cores @ 800 MHz |
| RAM | 1024 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 1 |
| USB | 1x 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, Passive PoE |
| Device type | Single-board computer |
| Estimated throughput | 400 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the Newport GW6903
Installation on this device is rated moderate. Expect to use a recovery mode, TFTP or a vendor tool rather than a plain web upload.
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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