Linksys WRT610N: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The Linksys WRT610N runs OpenWrt 25.12.2 on the bcm47xx/generic target, and has been supported since 10.03.1. Its WiFi 4 (N) 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. 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: easy

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 WRT610N, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Broadcom BCM4705
CPU 1 core @ 300 MHz
RAM 64 MB
Flash 8 MB
Ethernet ports 5
USB 1x 2.0
WiFi generation WiFi 4 (N)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n
WLAN hardware Broadcom BCM4322
WLAN driver b43
OpenWrt target bcm47xx / generic
Package architecture mipsel_mips32
Current release 25.12.2
Supported since 10.03.1
Install method CFE TFTP recovery, CFE web recovery, see devicepage
Install difficulty easy
Power supply 12 VDC, 1.5A via barrel
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 37 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the WRT610N

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: CFE TFTP recovery, CFE web recovery, see devicepage.

Official OpenWrt device page for the WRT610N

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 WRT610N 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/generic 25.12.2 Broadcom BCM4322
V2 bcm47xx/generic 25.12.2 Broadcom BCM4718, Broadcom BCM4322

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