ZyXEL XGS1250-12: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The ZyXEL XGS1250-12 runs OpenWrt 25.12.1 on the realtek/rtl930x target, and has been supported since 22.03.0. 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 RTL9302B |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 800 MHz |
| RAM | 128 MB |
| Flash | 16 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 11 (10G) |
| WiFi generation | No WiFi |
| WLAN hardware | - |
| WLAN driver | none |
| OpenWrt target | realtek / rtl930x |
| Package architecture | mips_24kc |
| Current release | 25.12.1 |
| Supported since | 22.03.0 |
| Install method | see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12V, 2A via barrel |
| Device type | Wired only |
| Estimated throughput | 100 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the XGS1250-12
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 git-commit.
Official OpenWrt device page for the XGS1250-12
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 XGS1250-12 ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.
| Version | Target | Current release | WLAN hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base version shown above | realtek/rtl930x | 25.12.1 | - |
| B1 | realtek/rtl930x | 25.12.1 | - |
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