Linksys E1000: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The Linksys E1000 was supported by OpenWrt from 14.07 on the bcm47xx/mips74k target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the b43 driver rates limited for open-source driver support (0.35/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new. Its wireless does not work correctly under OpenWrt, so it is listed here for reference rather than as a recommendation.

Drivers: Limited (0.35) WiFi 4 (N) Install: moderate

Hardware data and retail listings last checked .

Known broken wireless support. This device's WiFi does not work properly on OpenWrt. It is listed here for reference; do not buy it expecting working wireless.
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 Linksys E1000, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Broadcom BCM4716
CPU 1 core @ 300 MHz
RAM 32 MB
Flash 4 MB
Ethernet ports 5
WiFi generation WiFi 4 (N)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n
WLAN hardware Broadcom BCM4716
WLAN driver b43
OpenWrt target bcm47xx / mips74k
Package architecture mipsel_74kc
Current release EOL
Supported since 14.07
Install method CFE TFTP + serial recovery, see devicepage
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 12 VDC, 0.5A
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 37 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the E1000

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: CFE TFTP + serial recovery, see devicepage.

Official OpenWrt device page for the E1000

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 E1000 ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.

Version Target Current release WLAN hardware
V1 shown above bcm47xx/mips74k EOL Broadcom BCM4716
V2 bcm47xx/mips74k EOL Broadcom BCM5357B0

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