WatchGuard Firebox M300: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The WatchGuard Firebox M300 runs OpenWrt 25.12.5 on the qoriq/generic target, and has been supported since 24.10.0. 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.
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Specifications
| SoC | NXP T2081 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 4 cores @ 1500 MHz |
| RAM | 4096 MB |
| Flash | 4 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 8 |
| USB | 2x 2.0 |
| WiFi generation | No WiFi |
| WLAN hardware | - |
| WLAN driver | none |
| OpenWrt target | qoriq / generic |
| Package architecture | powerpc64_e5500 |
| Current release | 25.12.5 |
| Supported since | 24.10.0 |
| Install method | SD card, U-Boot TFTP recovery, U-Boot USB recovery, see devicepage, see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 100-240 VAC, 50/60Hz, 1.5A via C13 |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 1000 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the Firebox M300
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: SD card, U-Boot TFTP recovery, U-Boot USB recovery, see devicepage, see git-commit.
Official OpenWrt device page for the Firebox M300
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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