Linksys manufactures a series of network routers. Many models are shipped with Linux-based firmware and can run third-party firmware. The first model to support third-party firmware was the very popular Linksys WRT54G series.
The Linksys WRT160N/WRT310N series is the successor to the WRT54G series of routers from Linksys. The main difference is the draft 802.11n wireless interface, providing a maximum speed of 270 Mbit/s over the wireless network when used with other 802.11n devices.
Specifications and versions BEFW11S4 Linksys' first series of wireless routers.
The Linksys BEFW11S4 is a Wi-Fi capable residential gateway from Linksys. The device is capable of sharing Internet connections among several computers via 802.3 Ethernet and 802.11b wireless data links. With only 1 MB of flash storage and 4 MB of RAM, no third party replacement firmware is compatible with it.
WRT54G series
The Linksys WRT54G and variants WRT54GS, WRT54GL, and WRTSL54GS are Wi-Fi capable residential gateways from Linksys. The device is capable of sharing Internet connections among several computers via 802.3 Ethernet and 802.11b/g wireless data links.
The WRT54GL as well as most (but not all) of the other variants in this series, are capable of running Linux-based third-party firmware for added features. Supported software includes Tomato, OpenWrt, and DD-WRT
WRT100 802.11g MIMO router with 100 Mbit/s switches VersionCPU speedRAMFlash memoryRadioS/N prefixNotes1.0Ralink RT2880 based MIPS32 system with RT2720L radio, ? MHz4 MB2.4 GHz MRX0No DD-WRT or Sveasoft support because of the Ralink chipset. The specifications for this chipset classify it as supporting draft-N; though Linksys documentation says that it is only a Wireless-G model that works with Wireless-N.
WRT110 802.11g MIMO router with 100 Mbit/s switches VersionCPU speedRAMFlash memoryRadioS/N prefixNotes1.0Ralink RT2780F chipset with RT2720L as transceiver: 1 transmit, 2 receive (1T2R)16 MB4 MB2.4 GHzMSU0No DD-WRT or Sveasoft support because of the Ralink chipset. The specifications for this chipset classify it as supporting draft-N though Linksys documentation says that it is only a Wireless-G model that works with Wireless-N. Also, factory router configuration and firmware have Wireless-N capabilities and user-configurable options.
WRT120N 150 Mbit/s N router, but not as fast as real N speeds, with 100 Mbit/s switches VersionCPU speedRAMFlash memoryRadioS/N prefixNotes1.0Atheros AR7240-AH1E @ 400 MHz and AR9285-AL1E32 MB2 MB2.4 GHzJUT0 No DD-WRT/OpenWrt support yet. Likely won't be supported due to 2 MB flash. See http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Known_incompatible_devices
WRT150N 802.11n "draft" MIMO router with 100 Mbit/s switches. VersionCPU speedRAMFlash memoryRadioS/N prefixNotes1.0Broadcom BCM4704 chip rev. 9 @ 266 MHz16 MB4 MB2.4 GHzCQ60Sveasoft firmware supports the WRT150N. DD-WRT flashable1.1Broadcom BCM4704 chip rev. 9 @ 266 MHz16 MB4 MB2.4 GHzCQ61Sveasoft firmware supports the WRT150N. DD-WRT flashable
WRT160N 802.11n "draft" MIMO router with 100 Mbit/s switches. The E1000 and Cisco Valet M10 replaced this model.
VersionCPU speedRAMFlash memoryRadioS/N prefixNotes1.0Broadcom BCM4704 @ 266 MHz32 MB4 MB2.4 GHzCSE0DD-WRT Flashable. OpenWRT has legacy support for this router.1.1Broadcom BCM4704 rev 9 @ 266 MHz16 MB4 MB2.4 GHzCSE0DD-WRT supports with v24 RC-7 (2008-04-24). OpenWRT has legacy support for this router.2.0Ralink RT2880F @ 266 MHz16 MB4 MB2.4 GHzCSE1DD-WRT currently does not support with this model. Linux also drivers for Ralink chips are still in development due to licensing issues. Firmware 2.0.02 build 11 for these routers is reported to have problems with resolving DNS for wired and wireless clients. Either revert to 2.0.02 build 8 or up to 2.0.03 build 7 This may be a result of the reduced RAM.3.0Broadcom BCM4716 @ 300 MHz32 MB4 MB2.4 GHzCSE2-CSE5DD-WRT supports this version with v24 sp2 – build 13253 Firmware 3.0.02 Build 4 for these routers is reported to have problems with resolving DNS for wired and wireless clients. Firmware 3.0.03 Build 3 was released to resolve DNS issues.
WRT160NL 802.11n "draft" MIMO router with 100 Mbit/s switches. Has a Linux-based OS, external antenna, and USB port for network storage. The E2100L replaced this model.
VersionCPU speedRAMFlash memoryRadioS/N prefixNotes1.0Atheros 9130 @ 400 MHz32 MB8 MB2.4 GHzCUR0OpenWrt Kamikaze trunk r17264 & later and DD-WRT v24 preSP2 v24 Build14311
WRT300N 802.11n "draft" MIMO router with 100 Mbit/s switches. Base model for all the others listed below.
VersionCPU speedRAMFlash memoryRadioS/N prefixNotes1.0Broadcom BCM4704 r9 @ 264 MHz32 MB4 MB2.4 GHzCNP0Wireless NIC is a Broadcom Cardbus card with Broadcom BCM4321 Chipset (look Like Linksys WPC300n). The switch is a Broadcom BCM5325 FKQMG. Sveasoft firmware supports the WRT300N. Supports DD-WRT v24 RC-6 (12/29/2007) Standard and newer. Maintained IP Address and many other settings on flash.1.1Broadcom BCM4785 rev 2 at 300 MHz32 MB8 MB2.4 GHzCNP1Has an integrated radio (Broadcom BCM4321) instead of the CardBus card. DD-WRT custom firmware supports this router 2.0Intel IXP420 @ 266 MHz16 MB4 MB2.4 GHzSNP0It has a Marvell 88E6060 switch chip. The wireless is a mini-PCI card with ar5416 MAC. Runs Linux out of the box. Supported by OpenWrt.
WRT310N Similar to WRT350N with a Gigabit Ethernet switch, hardware crypto acceleration for IPSec, SSL, and WPA/WPA2. The WRT310N has an integrated wireless chipset rather than the external PC Card adapter found on the WRT350N. The Cisco Valet Plus M20 replaced this model.
VersionCPU speedRAMFlash memoryRadioS/N prefixNotes1.0Broadcom BCM4785 @ 300 MHz32 MB4 MB2.4 GHzCSF0Uses a Broadcom BCM4705 High-Performance 802.11n/MIMO Intensi-fi GbE Processor, Broadcom BCM4321 Draft 11n Baseband/MAC, Broadcom BCM2055 2.4 GHz Intensi-fi draft 11n radio and Broadcom BCM5397 5 port gigabit switch.
Supported by DD-WRT starting with v24 build 9526. Can be upgraded to DD-WRT.2.0Broadcom BCM4716 @ 300 MHz32 MB4 MB2.4 GHzCSF1Supported by DD-WRT starting with K26 build 13594. Can be upgraded to DD-WRT.
WRT320N 802.11n "draft" MIMO router with a gigabit switch and non-simultaneous dual-band. The E2000 replaced this model. Due to the hardware being very similar, it is possible to upgrade the WRT320N to an E2000 by replacing the CFE.Converting a WRT320N into E2000 – DD-WRT forum
VersionCPU speedRAMFlash memoryRadioS/N prefixNotes1.0Broadcom BCM4717 @ 354 MHz32 MB8 MB2.4 GHz, 5 GHzCUH0Uses a Broadcom BCM4717 System-on-Chip, Broadcom BCM4328 Draft 11n transceiver, and Broadcom BCM53115 5 port gigabit switch. DD-WRT/Tomatousb now supports the WRT320N
WRT330N Based on a different platform, but also has a Gigabit Ethernet switch according to the product specifications listed on the manufacturers website. VersionCPU speedRAMFlash memoryRadioS/N prefixNotes1.0Ubicom IP5160U @ 275 MHz32 MB4 MB2.4 GHzPPX1Third-party Linux firmware is not supported on the Ubicom processor.
WRT350N Similar to WRT300N, but with a Gigabit Ethernet switch, hardware crypto acceleration for IPSec, SSL, and WPA/WPA2, and a USB 2.0 port for connecting a hard drive or flash-based USB storage devices directly to your network to share music, video, or data files.
VersionCPU speedRAMFlash memoryRadioS/N prefixNotes1.0Broadcom BCM4785 r2/Broadcom BCM4705 @ 300 MHz32 MB8 MB2.4 GHzCNQ0The router is compatible with DD-WRT (First compatible in V24) and OpenWrt (First compatible in 8.09RC1). Sveasoft firmware supports this hardware. Wireless Chipset Broadcom BCM4321 and Broadcom BCM2055 Switch 4 Port LAN Network 10/100/1000 Mbit/s with Broadcom BCM5397KFBG. Supported by DD-WRT.2.0Marvell 88F5181 @ 500 MHz32 MB8 MB2.4 GHzSNQ0This version has the fastest speed among low-end Linksys routers. However, Linksys has released only small portions of GPL code for developers. Not supported by DD-WRT. Supported (unofficially) by OpenWrt Support for Marvell 88F5xx81 based routers2.1Marvell 88F5181 @ 500 MHz32 MB8 MB2.4 GHzSNQ1
WRT400N A simultaneous dual-band non-gigabit model. VersionCPU speedRAMFlash memoryRadioS/N prefixNotes1.0Atheros AR7161 @ 680 MHz32 MB8 MB2.4 GHz, 5 GHzMUJ0Fast processor. Supported by OpenWrt. Atheros radio: third-party firmware not limited by Broadcom closed-source drivers. DD-WRT support is available here
WRT600N A simultaneous dual-band gigabit model. It looks like WRT350N including USB 2.0 storage link except that the WRT600N is black. VersionCPU speedRAMFlash memoryRadioS/N prefixNotes1.0Broadcom BCM4705 @ 300 MHz32 MB8 MB2.4 GHz, 5 GHzANR0Sveasoft firmware supports the WRT600N. Works with DD-WRT. FCC ID: Q87-WRT600NV11.1Broadcom BCM4785r2 @ 300 MHz32 MB8 MB2.4 GHz, 5 GHzMNR0Sveasoft firmware supports the WRT600N. Works with DD-WRT, version v1.1 has a new switch. OpenWRT version 14.07 and later support this hardware version. FCC ID: Q87-WRT600NV11
WRT610N A simultaneous dual-band gigabit model. The hardware is more integrated than the WRT600N and has no external antennas. The E3000 replaced this model. A special system menu can be accessed by browsing to http://ip_address_of_wrt610n/System.asp. ″Vista Premium" (ability to turn off 6to4) and EGHN (Entertainment Grade Home Network = Linksys/Cisco UPnP QoS solution) can be configured in this page. VersionCPU speedRAMFlash memoryRadioS/N prefixNotes1.0Broadcom BCM4705 @ 300 MHz64 MB8 MB2.4 GHz, 5 GHzCTG0Sveasoft firmware supports the WRT610N. Supported by DD-WRT, check router database.2.0Broadcom BCM4718 @ 480 MHz64 MB8 MB2.4 GHz, 5 GHzCTG1FCC ID: Q87-WRT610NV2
Version 2.0's second radio works in N's 5 GHz band only, not the 2.4 GHz band.
Supported by DD-WRT, check router database.
WRT1200AC The WRT1200AC is a dual band router inspired by its big brother the WRT1900AC. VersionCPU speedRAMFlash memoryRadioS/N prefixExternal portsNotes1.0Marvell Armada 385 88F6820 1.33 GHz512MB128MB2.4 GHz, 5 GHz 400 Mbit/s, 867 Mbit/s
WRT1900AC The WRT1900AC is a dual band router inspired by the original WRT54G iconic blue/black stackable form factor. VersionCPU speedRAMFlash memoryRadioS/N prefixExternal portsNotes1.0Marvell Armada XP MV78230 1.2 GHz256 MB128 MB2.4 GHz, 5 GHz 600 Mbit/s, 1,300 Mbit/s13J11× USB 3.0 port 1× eSATA/USB 2.0 portAdvertised as Open Source Support* 4 External Antennas 3 Spatial Streams2.0Marvell Armada 385 88F6820 1.33 GHz512 MB128 MB13J2 – unreliable1× USB 3.0 port 1× eSATA/USB 2.0 portAdvertised as Open Source Support* Same hardware as WRT1200AC except WiFi 4 External Antennas 3 Spatial Streams The WRT1900AC router is advertised as "Open Source ready", and "Developed for use with OpenWRT." However, there did not exist any open source firmware for the WRT1900AC at the time the product was launched, although Linksys/Marvell recently released updated Wi-Fi drivers in 2015.... which has allowed OpenWRT to release new open source firmware images.
WRT1900ACS The WRT1900ACS was released 8. October 2015. It looks identical to the WRT1900AC, but has a 1.6 GHz dual core CPU (Same CPU as WRT1200AC/WRT1900AC v2, but overclocked to 1.6 GHz). Like the WRT1900AC v2, it has 512 MB of RAM. In January 2016, DD-WRT became available for the WRT1900ACS, as well as both versions of the WRT1900AC. VersionCPU speedRAMFlash memoryRadioS/N prefixNotes1.0Marvell Armada 385 88F6820 1.6 GHz512 MB128 MB2.4 GHz, 5 GHz 600 Mbit/s, 1,300 Mbit/s
WRT3200ACM This is a faster replacement of the WRT1900AC, but the 1900AC model can still be found. It has Tri-Stream 160 technology doubles bandwidth and the fastest dual-band of any router. MU-MIMO technology to multiple devices all at the same time, same speed. It is open-source ready with OpenWrt and DD-WRT®. Compatible with Linksys Smart Wi-Fi app to manage Wi-Fi from a mobile device. Specs refresh include a 256 MB Flash and 512 MB of RAM Memory.