Netgear R6300 v2 Router

The Netgear R6300 v2 is a popular high-end AC1750 router based on the Broadcom BCM4708 SoC. It is well-supported by the open-source community, making it a favorite for custom firmware.

Hardware Specifications

• SoC: Broadcom BCM4708A0 (800MHz, Dual-Core).
• RAM: 256MB DDR3.
• Flash: 128MB NAND.
• Wireless:
  • 2.4GHz: BCM4331 (up to 450Mbps).
  • 5GHz: BCM4360 (up to 1300Mbps).
• Ports: 1 x WAN, 4 x LAN (Gigabit), 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x USB 3.0.

Alternative Firmwares

OpenWrt

Full Linux-based customization. Note that Broadcom wireless drivers are often proprietary, so check for current support status.

• OpenWrt Table of Hardware: R6300 v2
• OpenWrt Hardware Data

AdvancedTomato (Tomato by Shibby fork)

Known for its beautiful, modern web UI and ease of use compared to stock firmware or OpenWrt.

• AdvancedTomato Download for R6300 v2
• • Jackysi/advancedtomato
    • C, JavaScript (Bootstrap, jQuery), GPL
    • A fork of the Tomato firmware with a modern, flat-design GUI. Provides advanced Monitoring, QoS, and Wireless controls.

Features

• Beamforming+: Improved range and performance for 5GHz devices.
• ReadySHARE: Easy USB storage and printer sharing.
• VLAN Support: Available via custom firmware for advanced home networking.