NETGEAR WN604: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The NETGEAR WN604 was supported by OpenWrt on the ar71xx/generic target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the ath9k driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated unknown, and it is no longer sold new.

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

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 WN604, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Atheros AR7240
CPU 1 core @ 340 MHz
RAM 32 MB
Flash 4 MB
Ethernet ports 4
WiFi generation WiFi 4 (N)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n
WLAN hardware Atheros AR9285
WLAN driver ath9k
OpenWrt target ar71xx / generic
Package architecture mips_24kc
Current release EOL
Install difficulty unknown
Power supply 12 VDC, 1.0A
Device type Access point
Estimated throughput 42 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the WN604

Installation on this device is rated unknown. Expect serial console access, soldering or another advanced recovery path. Read the device page carefully before you start.

Seems to work with WNR1000 v2 14.07 factory image, see OpenWrt forum.

Flashing third-party firmware can brick a router and usually voids the warranty. Always check that the firmware image matches your exact hardware version.

Still sold and well supported

GL.iNet GL-X300B (Collie)

WiFi 4 (N) Drivers: Excellent $126

KuWFi CPE830(D)

WiFi 4 (N) Drivers: Excellent

YunCore CPE830(D)

WiFi 4 (N) Drivers: Excellent

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