NETGEAR WAX610: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The NETGEAR WAX610 runs OpenWrt 25.12.1 on the qualcommax/ipq60xx target, and has been supported since 25.12.0. Its WiFi 6 (AX) wireless on the ath11k driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.70/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is still sold new.
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Specifications
| SoC | Qualcomm IPQ6010 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 4 cores @ 1200 MHz |
| RAM | 512 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 | Qualcomm QCN5022, Qualcomm QCN5052 |
| WLAN driver | ath11k |
| OpenWrt target | qualcommax / ipq60xx |
| Package architecture | aarch64_cortex-a53 |
| Current release | 25.12.1 |
| Supported since | 25.12.0 |
| Install method | see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 2.5A via barrel. PoE Supported. |
| Device type | Access point |
| Estimated throughput | 1200 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the WAX610
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: see git-commit.
Use "Boot up Backup Firmware" button in stock UI after initial flash.
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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