NETGEAR WG302: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The NETGEAR WG302 was supported by OpenWrt from 12.09 on the ixp4xx/generic target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. It has no wireless radio, and its open-source driver support rates fair (0.50/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.
Hardware data and retail listings last checked .
Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the NETGEAR WG302, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | Intel IXP422BB |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 266 MHz |
| RAM | 16 MB |
| Flash | 8 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 1 |
| WiFi generation | Pre-WiFi 4 (802.11a/b/g) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g |
| OpenWrt target | ixp4xx / generic |
| Package architecture | armeb_xscale |
| Current release | EOL |
| Supported since | 12.09 |
| Install method | see devicepage |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Device type | Access point |
| Estimated throughput | 46 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the WG302
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 devicepage.
Official OpenWrt device page for the WG302
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 WG302 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 | ixp4xx/generic | EOL | - |
| V1 | ixp4xx/generic | EOL | Atheros AR5212A (mini-PCI) |
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