GatoNetworks GDSP: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The GatoNetworks GDSP runs OpenWrt 24.10.4 on the mediatek/filogic target, and has been supported since 24.10.0. Its WiFi 6 (AX) wireless on the mt76 driver rates excellent for open-source driver support (0.95/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and we have no current US retail listing for it.

Drivers: Excellent (0.95) WiFi 6 (AX) Install: moderate

Hardware data and retail listings last checked .

Discontinued. This model is no longer sold new, so this page is kept as a reference for people who already own one. See current alternatives.

Where to buy

We have no current retail listing for the GatoNetworks GDSP, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC MediaTek MT7981BA
CPU 2 cores @ 1300 MHz
RAM 256 MB
Flash 32 MB
Ethernet ports 5
WiFi generation WiFi 6 (AX)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n/ax · 5GHz: a/n/ac/ax
WLAN hardware MediaTek MT7981BA, MediaTek MT7976CN
WLAN driver mt76
OpenWrt target mediatek / filogic
Package architecture aarch64_cortex-a53
Current release 24.10.4
Supported since 24.10.0
Install method see devicepage
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 48V PoE power, or 12-36 VDC
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 650 Mbps
Availability not_available

Installing OpenWrt on the GDSP

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 devicepage.

Flashing third-party firmware can brick a router and usually voids the warranty. Always check that the firmware image matches your exact hardware version.

Still sold and well supported

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WiFi 6 (AX) Drivers: Excellent $109

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WiFi 6 (AX) Drivers: Excellent

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