NETGEAR WNDR3800: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The NETGEAR WNDR3800 runs OpenWrt 25.12.5 on the ath79/generic target, and has been supported since 15.05.1. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the ath9k driver rates excellent for open-source driver support (0.85/1.0), installation is rated easy, and it is no longer sold new.

Drivers: Excellent (0.85) 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 WNDR3800, 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 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 25.12.5
Supported since 15.05.1
Install method GUI OEM, U-Boot TFTP recovery, U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery
Install difficulty easy
Power supply 12 VDC, 2.5A via barrel
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 85 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the WNDR3800

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, U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery.

Official OpenWrt device page for the WNDR3800

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 WNDR3800 ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.

Version Target Current release WLAN hardware
CH shown above ath79/generic 25.12.5 Atheros AR9220, Atheros AR9223
Base version ath79/generic 25.12.5 Atheros AR9220, Atheros AR9223

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