Linksys WRT54G: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Linksys WRT54G was supported by OpenWrt from 0.9 on the brcm47xx/legacy target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. Its Pre-WiFi 4 (802.11a/b/g) wireless on the b43 driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated easy, and it is no longer sold new.
Hardware data and retail listings last checked .
Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the Linksys WRT54G, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | Broadcom BCM4702 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 125 MHz |
| RAM | 16 MB |
| Flash | 4 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 5 |
| WiFi generation | Pre-WiFi 4 (802.11a/b/g) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g |
| WLAN hardware | Broadcom BCM4306 |
| WLAN driver | b43 |
| OpenWrt target | brcm47xx / legacy |
| Package architecture | mipsel_mips32 |
| Current release | EOL |
| Supported since | 0.9 |
| Install method | TFTP generic, GUI OEM, see devicepage |
| Install difficulty | easy |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 15 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the WRT54G
Installation on this device is rated easy. You can flash it from the stock web interface without opening the case or using a serial cable. Documented methods: TFTP generic, GUI OEM, see devicepage.
Official OpenWrt device page for the WRT54G
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 WRT54G ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.
| Version | Target | Current release | WLAN hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 shown above | brcm47xx/legacy | EOL | Broadcom BCM4306 |
| 40 | brcm47xx/legacy | EOL | Broadcom BCM5352 |
| Base version | brcm47xx/legacy | EOL | Broadcom BCM4712 |
| 10 | brcm47xx/legacy | EOL | Broadcom BCM4306 (mini-PCI) |
| 31 | brcm47xx/legacy | EOL | Broadcom BCM4712 |
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