Motorola WR850G: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Motorola WR850G was supported by OpenWrt from 15.05 on the bcm47xx/legacy target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. It has no wireless radio, and its open-source driver support rates limited (0.35/1.0), installation is rated unknown, and it is no longer sold new.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the Motorola WR850G, 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 | 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 BCM4712, Broadcom BCM2050 |
| OpenWrt target | bcm47xx / legacy |
| Package architecture | mipsel_mips32 |
| Current release | EOL |
| Supported since | 15.05 |
| Install difficulty | unknown |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 0.5A |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 25 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the WR850G
Installation on this device is rated unknown. Expect serial console access, soldering or another advanced recovery path. Read the device page carefully before you start.
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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