NETGEAR R6250: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The NETGEAR R6250 runs OpenWrt 24.10.4 on the bcm53xx/generic target, and has been supported since 15.05. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the b43 driver rates limited for open-source driver support (0.35/1.0), installation is rated moderate, 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
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Specifications
| SoC | Broadcom BCM4708A0 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 2 cores @ 800 MHz |
| RAM | 256 MB |
| Flash | 128 MB (NAND) |
| Ethernet ports | 5 |
| USB | 1x 3.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 5 (AC) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac |
| WLAN hardware | Broadcom BCM4360, Broadcom BCM43217 |
| WLAN driver | b43 |
| OpenWrt target | bcm53xx / generic |
| Package architecture | arm_cortex-a9 |
| Current release | 24.10.4 |
| Supported since | 15.05 |
| Install method | CFE TFTP + serial recovery |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 2.5A via barrel |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 280 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the R6250
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: CFE TFTP + serial recovery.
Official OpenWrt device page for the R6250
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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