NEC Aterm WG600HP: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The NEC Aterm WG600HP runs OpenWrt 25.12.0 on the ath79/tiny target, and has been supported since 24.10.0. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the ath9k driver rates excellent for open-source driver support (0.85/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.
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Specifications
| SoC | Atheros AR9344 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 560 MHz |
| RAM | 128 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 | Atheros AR9344, Atheros AR9382 |
| WLAN driver | ath9k |
| OpenWrt target | ath79 / tiny |
| Package architecture | mips_24kc |
| Current release | 25.12.0 |
| Supported since | 24.10.0 |
| Install method | see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12V, 1.5A via barrel |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 70 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the Aterm WG600HP
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: see git-commit.
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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