NETGEAR WAX214: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The NETGEAR WAX214 runs OpenWrt 25.12.2 on the ramips/mt7621 target, and has been supported since 24.10.0. Its WiFi 6 (AX) wireless on the mt76 driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.80/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is still sold new.
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Specifications
| SoC | MediaTek MT7621AT |
|---|---|
| CPU | 2 cores @ 880 MHz |
| RAM | 512 MB |
| Flash | 128 MB (NAND) |
| Ethernet ports | 1 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 6 (AX) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n/ax · 5GHz: a/n/ac/ax |
| WLAN hardware | MediaTek MT7915E |
| WLAN driver | mt76 |
| OpenWrt target | ramips / mt7621 |
| Package architecture | mipsel_24kc |
| Current release | 25.12.2 |
| Supported since | 24.10.0 |
| Install method | U-Boot TFTP recovery |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 1.5A via barrel, or 802.3af PoE, but works with 802.3af as well |
| Device type | Access point |
| Estimated throughput | 220 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the WAX214
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: U-Boot TFTP recovery.
Flashing third-party firmware can brick a router and usually voids the warranty. Always check that the firmware image matches your exact hardware version.
Hardware versions
The WAX214 ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.
| Version | Target | Current release | WLAN hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| V2 shown above | ramips/mt7621 | 25.12.2 | MediaTek MT7915E |
| Base version | qualcommax/ipq60xx | 25.12.2 | Qualcomm QCN5022, Qualcomm QCN5052 |
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