NETGEAR EX6100: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The NETGEAR EX6100 runs OpenWrt 24.10.4 on the ipq40xx/generic target, and has been supported since 18.06.0. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the ath10k-ct driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.70/1.0), installation is rated easy, and it is no longer sold new.

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

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 NETGEAR EX6100, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Qualcomm Atheros IPQ4018
CPU 4 cores @ 717 MHz
RAM 256 MB
Flash 16 MB
Ethernet ports 1
WiFi generation WiFi 5 (AC)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac
WLAN hardware Qualcomm Atheros IPQ4018
WLAN driver ath10k-ct
OpenWrt target ipq40xx / generic
Package architecture arm_cortex-a7_neon-vfpv4
Current release 24.10.4
Supported since 18.06.0
Install method GUI OEM, see git-commit
Install difficulty easy
Power supply 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.16 A
Device type Repeater
Estimated throughput 501 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the EX6100

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.

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

Ruckus R500

WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $173

MikroTik RB962UiGS-5HacT2HnT (hAP ac)

WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $115

Ubiquiti UniFi UK-Ultra

WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $100

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