NETGEAR GS308T: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

NETGEAR GS308T router
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The NETGEAR GS308T runs OpenWrt 25.12.1 on the realtek/rtl838x target, and has been supported since 22.03.0. Its No WiFi wireless on the none driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated easy, and it is no longer sold new.

Drivers: Fair (0.50) No WiFi 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 GS308T, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Realtek RTL8380M
CPU 1 core @ 500 MHz
RAM 128 MB
Flash 32 MB
Ethernet ports 8
WiFi generation No WiFi
WLAN driver none
OpenWrt target realtek / rtl838x
Package architecture mips_4kec
Current release 25.12.1
Supported since 22.03.0
Install method GUI OEM, U-Boot TFTP recovery
Install difficulty easy
Power supply 12 VDC, 1.0A
Device type Wired only
Estimated throughput 62 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the GS308T

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, U-Boot TFTP recovery.

Flash initramfs-kernel image to slot "Image 1" and reboot, then use sysupgrade to install a sysupgrade image permanently.

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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