NETGEAR R6200: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The NETGEAR R6200 runs OpenWrt 24.10.4 on the bcm47xx/mips74k target, and has been supported since 21.02.0. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the b43 driver rates limited for open-source driver support (0.35/1.0), installation is rated easy, and it is no longer sold new. Its wireless does not work correctly under OpenWrt, so it is listed here for reference rather than as a recommendation.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the NETGEAR R6200, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | Broadcom BCM4718 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 480 MHz |
| RAM | 128 MB |
| Flash | 16 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 5 |
| USB | 1x 2.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 5 (AC) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac |
| WLAN hardware | Broadcom BCM4718, Broadcom BCM4352 |
| WLAN driver | b43, brcmsmac |
| OpenWrt target | bcm47xx / mips74k |
| Package architecture | mipsel_74kc |
| Current release | 24.10.4 |
| Supported since | 21.02.0 |
| Install method | GUI OEM, CFE TFTP recovery, CFE TFTP + serial recovery |
| Install difficulty | easy |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 2.5 A |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 60 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the R6200
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, CFE TFTP recovery, CFE TFTP + serial recovery.
Official OpenWrt device page for the R6200
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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