NETGEAR WAX220: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The NETGEAR WAX220 runs OpenWrt 25.12.2 on the mediatek/filogic target, and has been supported since 23.05.0. Its WiFi 6 (AX) wireless on the mt76 driver rates excellent for open-source driver support (0.95/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the NETGEAR WAX220, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | MediaTek MT7986AV |
|---|---|
| CPU | 4 cores @ 2000 MHz |
| RAM | 1024 MB |
| Flash | 128 MB (NAND) |
| Ethernet ports | 1 (2.5G) |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 6 (AX) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n/ax · 5GHz: a/n/ac/ax |
| WLAN hardware | MediaTek MT7986AV, MediaTek MT7976CN |
| WLAN driver | mt76 |
| OpenWrt target | mediatek / filogic |
| Package architecture | aarch64_cortex-a53 |
| Current release | 25.12.2 |
| Supported since | 23.05.0 |
| Install method | TFTP generic, see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12V, 2.5A via barrel or 802.3at PoE+ |
| Device type | Access point |
| Estimated throughput | 2000 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the WAX220
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: TFTP generic, see git-commit.
Official OpenWrt device page for the WAX220
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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