NETGEAR WGR614: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The NETGEAR WGR614 was supported by OpenWrt from 15.05.1 on the bcm47xx/mips74k target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless 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
We have no current retail listing for the NETGEAR WGR614, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | Broadcom BCM5356A1 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 300 MHz |
| RAM | 16 MB |
| Flash | 4 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 5 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 4 (N) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n |
| WLAN hardware | Broadcom BCM5356A1 |
| OpenWrt target | bcm47xx / mips74k |
| Package architecture | mipsel_74kc |
| Current release | EOL |
| Supported since | 15.05.1 |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 37 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the WGR614
Installation on this device is rated moderate. Expect to use a recovery mode, TFTP or a vendor tool rather than a plain web upload.
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 WGR614 ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.
| Version | Target | Current release | WLAN hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| V10 shown above | bcm47xx/mips74k | EOL | Broadcom BCM5356A1 |
| V8 | bcm47xx/legacy | EOL | Broadcom BCM5354 |
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