NETGEAR WNDR37AV: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The NETGEAR WNDR37AV runs OpenWrt 25.12.0 on the ath79/generic target, and has been supported since 10.03. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the ath9k driver rates excellent for open-source driver support (0.85/1.0), installation is rated unknown, and it is no longer sold new.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the NETGEAR WNDR37AV, 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 | 64 MB |
| Flash | 16 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 5 |
| USB | 1x 2.0 |
| 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 | 25.12.0 |
| Supported since | 10.03 |
| Install difficulty | unknown |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 2.5A via barrel |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 85 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the WNDR37AV
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.
Official OpenWrt device page for the WNDR37AV
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 WNDR37AV ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.
| Version | Target | Current release | WLAN hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| V2 shown above | ath79/generic | 25.12.0 | Atheros AR9220, Atheros AR9223 |
| V1 | ath79/generic | 25.12.0 | Atheros AR9220, Atheros AR9223 |
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