XikeStor SKS8300-8T: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

XikeStor SKS8300-8T router
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The XikeStor SKS8300-8T runs OpenWrt from snapshot builds only on the realtek/rtl930x target, so there is no stable release for it yet. 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 XikeStor SKS8300-8T, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Realtek RTL9303
CPU 1 core @ 800 MHz
RAM 512 MB
Flash 32 MB
Ethernet ports 8 (10G)
WiFi generation No WiFi
WLAN hardware -
WLAN driver none
OpenWrt target realtek / rtl930x
Package architecture mips_24kc
Current release snapshot
Install method U-Boot TFTP recovery, see devicepage, see git-commit
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 12v 4A
Device type Wired only
Estimated throughput 100 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the SKS8300-8T

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: U-Boot TFTP recovery, see devicepage, 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.

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