NETGEAR WN3000RP: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The NETGEAR WN3000RP was supported by OpenWrt from 17.01.2 on the ramips/mt7620 target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the mt76 driver rates fair for open-source driver support (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 WN3000RP, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | MediaTek MT7620A |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 580 MHz |
| RAM | 32 MB |
| Flash | 8 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 1 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 4 (N) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n |
| WLAN hardware | MediaTek MT7620A |
| WLAN driver | mt76 |
| OpenWrt target | ramips / mt7620 |
| Package architecture | mipsel_24kc |
| Current release | EOL |
| Supported since | 17.01.2 |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz, 0.1A |
| Device type | Repeater |
| Estimated throughput | 72 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the WN3000RP
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 WN3000RP ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.
| Version | Target | Current release | WLAN hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| V3 shown above | ramips/mt7620 | EOL | MediaTek MT7620A |
| V1 | bcm47xx/mips74k | EOL | Broadcom BCM5357C0 |
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