netis N6: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The netis N6 runs OpenWrt from snapshot builds only on the mediatek/filogic target, so there is no stable release for it yet. Its WiFi 6 (AX) wireless on the mt76 driver rates excellent for open-source driver support (0.95/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is still sold new.
Hardware data and retail listings last checked .
Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the netis N6. See current alternatives for devices we already have links for.
Not finding a listing does not mean you cannot buy one. Our retail links come from hand research rather than a live stock feed, so this device may well still be on sale somewhere we have not checked yet.
Specifications
| SoC | MediaTek MT7981B |
|---|---|
| CPU | 2 cores @ 1300 MHz |
| RAM | 256 MB |
| Flash | 128 MB (NAND) |
| Ethernet ports | 4 |
| USB | Yes, 1x 3.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 6 (AX) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n/ax · 5GHz: a/n/ac/ax |
| WLAN hardware | MediaTek MT7981B, MediaTek MT7976C |
| WLAN driver | mt76 |
| OpenWrt target | mediatek / filogic |
| Package architecture | aarch64_cortex-a53 |
| Current release | snapshot |
| Install method | see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 650 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the N6
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 git-commit.
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 N6 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 | mediatek/filogic | snapshot | MediaTek MT7981B, MediaTek MT7976C |
| Base version | ramips/mt7621 | 25.12.2 | MediaTek MT7905DAN, MediaTek MT7975DN |
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