ZyXEL GS1900-8HP: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The ZyXEL GS1900-8HP runs OpenWrt 25.12.1 on the realtek/rtl838x target, and has been supported since 21.02.0. 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 still sold new.
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Specifications
| SoC | Realtek RTL8380M |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 500 MHz |
| RAM | 128 MB |
| Flash | 16 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 8 |
| WiFi generation | No WiFi |
| WLAN driver | none |
| OpenWrt target | realtek / rtl838x |
| Package architecture | mips_4kec |
| Current release | 25.12.1 |
| Supported since | 21.02.0 |
| Install method | U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery, see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12 VDC |
| Device type | Wired only |
| Estimated throughput | 62 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the GS1900-8HP
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 + serial recovery, see git-commit.
Official OpenWrt device page for the GS1900-8HP
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 GS1900-8HP ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.
| Version | Target | Current release | WLAN hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| V2 shown above | realtek/rtl838x | 25.12.1 | - |
| V1 | realtek/rtl838x | 25.12.1 | - |
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