NETGEAR WNDAP360: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

NETGEAR WNDAP360 router
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The NETGEAR WNDAP360 runs OpenWrt 25.12.2 on the ath79/generic target, and has been supported since 14.07. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the ath9k driver rates excellent for open-source driver support (0.85/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.

Drivers: Excellent (0.85) WiFi 4 (N) Install: moderate

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 WNDAP360, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Atheros AR7161
CPU 1 core @ 680 MHz
RAM 128 MB
Flash 8 MB
Ethernet ports 1
WiFi generation WiFi 4 (N)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n
WLAN hardware Atheros AR9220, Atheros AR9223
WLAN driver ath9k
OpenWrt target ath79 / generic
Package architecture mips_24kc
Current release 25.12.2
Supported since 14.07
Install method U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery, see devicepage
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 12 VDC, 1.0A via barrel, or 802.3af PoE
Device type Access point
Estimated throughput 85 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the WNDAP360

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: U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery, see devicepage.

Official OpenWrt device page for the WNDAP360

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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