NEC Aterm WG2600HP3: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The NEC Aterm WG2600HP3 runs OpenWrt 24.10.4 on the ipq806x/generic target, and has been supported since 21.02.0. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the ath10k-ct driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.70/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.

Drivers: Good (0.70) WiFi 5 (AC) Install: moderate

Hardware data and retail listings last checked .

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 NEC Aterm WG2600HP3, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Qualcomm Atheros IPQ8062
CPU 2 cores @ 1000 MHz
RAM 512 MB
Flash 32 MB
Ethernet ports 5
WiFi generation WiFi 5 (AC)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac
WLAN hardware Qualcomm Atheros QCA9984
WLAN driver ath10k-ct
OpenWrt target ipq806x / generic
Package architecture arm_cortex-a15_neon-vfpv4
Current release 24.10.4
Supported since 21.02.0
Install method TFTP generic, Serial, see git-commit
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 12 VDC, 1.5 A
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 350 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the Aterm WG2600HP3

Installation on this device is rated moderate. Expect to use a recovery mode, TFTP or a vendor tool rather than a plain web upload. Documented methods: TFTP generic, Serial, see git-commit.

Official OpenWrt device page for the Aterm WG2600HP3

Flashing third-party firmware can brick a router and usually voids the warranty. Always check that the firmware image matches your exact hardware version.

Still sold and well supported

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WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $173

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WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $115

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WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $100

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