netis NX32U: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

netis NX32U router

The netis NX32U runs OpenWrt 25.12.2 on the mediatek/filogic target, and has been supported since 25.12.0. Its WiFi 6 (AX) wireless rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is still sold new.

Drivers: Fair (0.50) WiFi 6 (AX) Install: moderate

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Specifications

SoC MediaTek MT7981BA
CPU 2 cores @ 1300 MHz
RAM 256 MB
Flash 128 MB (NAND)
Ethernet ports 4
USB 1x 3.0
WiFi generation WiFi 6 (AX)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n/ax · 5GHz: a/n/ac/ax
WLAN hardware MediaTek MT7981BA, MediaTek MT7976CN
OpenWrt target mediatek / filogic
Package architecture aarch64_cortex-a53
Current release 25.12.2
Supported since 25.12.0
Install method see git-commit
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 12 VDC, 1.5A via barrel
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 650 Mbps
Availability available

Installing OpenWrt on the NX32U

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.

Change U-Boot to OpenWrt U-Boot

Flashing third-party firmware can brick a router and usually voids the warranty. Always check that the firmware image matches your exact hardware version.

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WiFi 6 (AX) Drivers: Excellent

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