NETGEAR WNR2000: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The NETGEAR WNR2000 was supported by OpenWrt from 14.07 on the ar71xx/tiny target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the ath9k driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the NETGEAR WNR2000, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | Atheros AR7240 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 400 MHz |
| RAM | 32 MB |
| Flash | 4 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 5 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 4 (N) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n |
| WLAN hardware | Atheros AR7240 |
| WLAN driver | ath9k |
| OpenWrt target | ar71xx / tiny |
| Package architecture | mips_24kc |
| Current release | EOL |
| Supported since | 14.07 |
| Install method | see devicepage |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 1.0A |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 50 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the WNR2000
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: see devicepage.
Official OpenWrt device page for the WNR2000
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 WNR2000 ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.
| Version | Target | Current release | WLAN hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| V3 shown above | ar71xx/tiny | EOL | Atheros AR7240 |
| V1 | ar71xx/tiny | EOL | Atheros AR9132, Atheros AR9103 |
| V4 | ar71xx/tiny | EOL | Atheros AR9341 |
| V2 | bcm47xx/mips74k | EOL | Broadcom BCM4716 |
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