Option Globesurfer III: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Option Globesurfer III was supported by OpenWrt from external image on the brcm47xx/legacy target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. Its Pre-WiFi 4 (802.11a/b/g) wireless on the b43 driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated unknown, and it is no longer sold new.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the Option Globesurfer III, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | Broadcom BCM5354 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 240 MHz |
| RAM | 32 MB |
| Flash | 32 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 2 |
| USB | 1x 2.0 |
| WiFi generation | Pre-WiFi 4 (802.11a/b/g) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g |
| WLAN hardware | Broadcom BCM4318 |
| WLAN driver | b43 |
| OpenWrt target | brcm47xx / legacy |
| Package architecture | mipsel_mips32 |
| Current release | EOL |
| Supported since | external image |
| Install difficulty | unknown |
| Power supply | 5 VDC, 3.0A |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 30 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the Globesurfer III
Installation on this device is rated unknown. Expect serial console access, soldering or another advanced recovery path. Read the device page carefully before you start.
Official OpenWrt device page for the Globesurfer III
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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