ZBT WG1608: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The ZBT WG1608 runs OpenWrt 25.12.2 on the ramips/mt7621 target, and has been supported since 23.05.0. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the mt76 driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.80/1.0), installation is rated easy, and we have no current US retail listing for it.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the ZBT WG1608, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | MediaTek MT7621A |
|---|---|
| CPU | 2 cores @ 880 MHz |
| RAM | 512 MB |
| Flash | 32 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 5 |
| USB | 1x 3.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 5 (AC) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac |
| WLAN hardware | MediaTek MT7603E, MediaTek MT7613BE |
| WLAN driver | mt76 |
| OpenWrt target | ramips / mt7621 |
| Package architecture | mipsel_24kc |
| Current release | 25.12.2 |
| Supported since | 23.05.0 |
| Install method | GUI OEM, Sysupgrade, see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | easy |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 2.0A via barrel |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 220 Mbps |
| Availability | not_available |
Installing OpenWrt on the WG1608
Installation on this device is rated easy. You can flash it from the stock web interface without opening the case or using a serial cable. Documented methods: GUI OEM, Sysupgrade, 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.
Hardware versions
The WG1608 ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.
| Version | Target | Current release | WLAN hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| zbt_zbt-wg1608_32m shown above | ramips/mt7621 | 25.12.2 | MediaTek MT7603E, MediaTek MT7613BE |
| zbt_zbt-wg1608_16m | ramips/mt7621 | 25.12.2 | MediaTek MT7603E, MediaTek MT7613BE |
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