Linksys WRT54GS: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Linksys WRT54GS was supported by OpenWrt from 0.9 on the bcm47xx/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 limited for open-source driver support (0.35/1.0), installation is rated easy, and it is no longer sold new.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the Linksys WRT54GS, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | Broadcom BCM4712 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 200 MHz |
| RAM | 32 MB |
| Flash | 8 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 5 |
| WiFi generation | Pre-WiFi 4 (802.11a/b/g) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g |
| WLAN hardware | Broadcom BCM4712 |
| WLAN driver | b43 |
| OpenWrt target | bcm47xx / legacy |
| Package architecture | mipsel_mips32 |
| Current release | EOL |
| Supported since | 0.9 |
| Install method | GUI OEM, see devicepage |
| Install difficulty | easy |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 1.0A |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 25 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the WRT54GS
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: GUI OEM, see devicepage.
Official OpenWrt device page for the WRT54GS
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 WRT54GS ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.
| Version | Target | Current release | WLAN hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base version shown above | bcm47xx/legacy | EOL | Broadcom BCM4712 |
| V3 | bcm47xx/legacy | EOL | Broadcom BCM5352E |
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