ZBT WG3526: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The ZBT WG3526 runs OpenWrt 25.12.2 on the ramips/mt7621 target, and has been supported since 17.01.0. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the mt76 driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.80/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is still sold new.
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Specifications
| SoC | MediaTek MT7621AT |
|---|---|
| CPU | 2 cores @ 880 MHz |
| RAM | 512 MB |
| Flash | 16 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 MT7612E |
| WLAN driver | mt76 |
| OpenWrt target | ramips / mt7621 |
| Package architecture | mipsel_24kc |
| Current release | 25.12.2 |
| Supported since | 17.01.0 |
| Install method | see devicepage |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 2.5 A |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 220 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the WG3526
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: see devicepage.
Official OpenWrt device page for the WG3526
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 WG3526 ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.
| Version | Target | Current release | WLAN hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16M shown above | ramips/mt7621 | 25.12.2 | MediaTek MT7603E, MediaTek MT7612E |
| 32M | ramips/mt7621 | 25.12.2 | MediaTek MT7603E, MediaTek MT7612E |
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