NETGEAR WNDAP660: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The NETGEAR WNDAP660 runs OpenWrt 25.12.0 on the apm821xx/nand target, and has been supported since 19.07.0. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the ath9k driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated hard, and it is no longer sold new.

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

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 WNDAP660, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC AppliedMicro APM82181
CPU 1 core @ 1000 MHz
RAM 256 MB
Flash 32 MB (NAND)
Ethernet ports 2
WiFi generation WiFi 4 (N)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n
WLAN hardware Atheros AR9380 (mini-PCIe)
WLAN driver ath9k
OpenWrt target apm821xx / nand
Package architecture powerpc_464fp
Current release 25.12.0
Supported since 19.07.0
Install method U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery, see git-commit
Install difficulty hard
Power supply 12 VDC, 1.5 A, PoE 802.3af/at
Device type Access point
Estimated throughput 175 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the WNDAP660

Installation on this device is rated hard. Expect serial console access, soldering or another advanced recovery path. Read the device page carefully before you start. Documented methods: U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery, see git-commit.

Currently requires connection to external RS232 (not TTL) serial port (9600,8n1) with Cisco Console compatible 8P8C ("RJ45") cable. Detailed installation instructions can be found at the "Supported Since Commit" link at the top of this page. Modify instructions to match the filename you are installing (e.g. "openwrt-21.02.0-apm821xx-nand-netgear_wndap660-squashfs-factory.img" instead of "openwrt-apm821xx-nand-netgear_wndap660-squashfs-factory.img". Use linux "crc32" command to compute crc32 of factory.img during check step before flashing.

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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