NETGEAR WN3100RP: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The NETGEAR WN3100RP runs OpenWrt 24.10.5 on the ramips/mt7620 target, and has been supported since 22.03.0. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the mt76 driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated easy, and it is no longer sold new.

Drivers: Fair (0.50) WiFi 4 (N) Install: easy

Hardware data and retail listings last checked .

Discontinued. This model is no longer sold new, so this page is kept as a reference for people who already own one. See current alternatives.

Where to buy

We have no current retail listing for the NETGEAR WN3100RP, 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 24.10.5
Supported since 22.03.0
Install method GUI OEM, U-Boot TFTP recovery, see git-commit
Install difficulty easy
Device type Repeater
Estimated throughput 72 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the WN3100RP

Installation on this device is rated easy. You can flash it from the stock web interface without opening the case or using a serial cable. Documented methods: GUI OEM, U-Boot TFTP recovery, see git-commit.

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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