The WGR614L Open Source Wireless-G Router is based on a Broadcom BCM5354 240 MHz MIPS32 CPU and has 16 MB of RAM and 4 MB of flash. It has one external, non-upgradeable 2 dBi dipole antenna, an internal fixed position antenna and a built-in four port 10/100 switch. The product replaces Netgear's previous open source router, the KWGR614, which will be discontinued.
The router supports free open source Linux-based Tomato and DD-WRT firmware and will soon support OpenWRT. It also carries “Works with Windows Vista” certification.
The WGR614L is available now at a street price around $60.
More information including documentation and source code downloads, dicussion forums and more can be found on www.myopenrouter.com.
Related Articles
-
NETGEAR Announces Open Source N Router
- Linksys Announces The WRT1900ACS
Support Us!
If you like what we do and want to thank us, just buy something on Amazon. We'll get a small commission on anything you buy. Thanks!Don't Miss These
-
Wi-Fi 6 Performance Roundup: Five Routers Tested
Read More
We take a look at how five Wi-Fi 6 routers perform with a Wi-Fi 6 client. -
First Peek At Wi-Fi 6: ASUS RT-AX88U & NETGEAR RAX80
Read More
Updated - Our first look at the performance of NETGEAR's RAX80 and ASUS' RT-AX88U shows little benefit functioning as AC routers. -
160 MHz Wi-Fi Channels: Friend or Foe?
Read More
Updated - 160 MHz channel bandwidth is an essential feature of 802.11ax. We take a look at whether it means trouble for your 11ac network. -
Wi-Fi Roaming Secrets Revealed
Read More
Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes when Wi-Fi devices roam, or more likely don't? We'll show you why the "seamless" roaming Wi-Fi gear makers promise is still as elusive as a Yeti.
- 1
- 2
› ‹ - Linksys Announces The WRT1900ACS