Linksys E2000: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Linksys E2000 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.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the Linksys E2000, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | Broadcom BCM4717 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 354 MHz |
| RAM | 32 MB |
| Flash | 8 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 5 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 4 (N) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n |
| WLAN hardware | Broadcom BCM4717, Broadcom BCM4322 |
| WLAN driver | b43, brcmsmac, broadcom-wl |
| OpenWrt target | bcm47xx / mips74k |
| Package architecture | mipsel_74kc |
| Current release | EOL |
| Supported since | 14.07 |
| Install method | CFE TFTP recovery, see devicepage |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 1.0A |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 44 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the E2000
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 recovery, see devicepage.
Official OpenWrt device page for the E2000
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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