NETGEAR WNDR4300: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The NETGEAR WNDR4300 runs OpenWrt 25.12.0 on the ath79/nand 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 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 WNDR4300, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Atheros AR9344
CPU 1 core @ 560 MHz
RAM 128 MB
Flash 128 MB (NAND)
Ethernet ports 5
USB 1x 2.0
WiFi generation WiFi 4 (N)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n
WLAN hardware Atheros AR9344, Atheros AR9580
WLAN driver ath9k
OpenWrt target ath79 / nand
Package architecture mips_24kc
Current release 25.12.0
Supported since 14.07
Install method GUI OEM, U-Boot TFTP recovery, U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery, see devicepage
Install difficulty easy
Power supply 12 VDC, 2.5A
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 70 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the WNDR4300

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, see devicepage.

Official OpenWrt device page for the WNDR4300

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 WNDR4300 ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.

Version Target Current release WLAN hardware
V1 shown above ath79/nand 25.12.0 Atheros AR9344, Atheros AR9580
V2 ath79/nand 25.12.0 Qualcomm Atheros QCA9563, Atheros AR9580

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