Luxul XWR-3150: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The Luxul XWR-3150 runs OpenWrt 24.10.4 on the bcm53xx/generic target, and has been supported since 19.07.3. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the brcmfmac driver rates limited for open-source driver support (0.45/1.0), installation is rated easy, and it is still sold new.

Drivers: Limited (0.45) WiFi 5 (AC) Install: easy

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Specifications

SoC Broadcom BCM47094
CPU 2 cores @ 1400 MHz
RAM 256 MB
Ethernet ports 5
USB 1x 3.0
WiFi generation WiFi 5 (AC)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac
WLAN driver brcmfmac
OpenWrt target bcm53xx / generic
Package architecture arm_cortex-a9
Current release 24.10.4
Supported since 19.07.3
Install method GUI OEM, see git-commit
Install difficulty easy
Power supply 12 VDC, 3.0A
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 489 Mbps
Availability available

Installing OpenWrt on the XWR-3150

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 git-commit.

Luxul firmware version 6.4.0 or newer required for OpenWrt flashing

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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