SimpleTech SimpleShare: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The SimpleTech SimpleShare was supported by OpenWrt from 10.03 on the brcm47xx/generic target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. Its No WiFi wireless on the none driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.

Drivers: Fair (0.50) No WiFi Install: moderate

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 SimpleTech SimpleShare, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Broadcom BCM4780
CPU 1 core @ 300 MHz
RAM 32 MB
Flash 8 MB
Ethernet ports 1
USB 2x 2.0
WiFi generation No WiFi
WLAN driver none
OpenWrt target brcm47xx / generic
Package architecture mipsel_mips32
Current release EOL
Supported since 10.03
Install method TFTP generic, see devicepage
Install difficulty moderate
Device type Wired only
Estimated throughput 37 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the SimpleShare

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: TFTP generic, see devicepage.

Official OpenWrt device page for the SimpleShare

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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