
Newifi3-D2 offers unusually strong hardware for its price: a dual-core, four-thread CPU and up to 512MB RAM. Its 2.4GHz Wi-Fi is not outstanding, but 5GHz performance is good, making it an interesting platform for custom firmware.
 Newifi 3 D2 overview
- CPU architecture: Ramips
- Package architecture: Mipsel_24kc
- Bootloader: U-Boot; can be replaced by Breed Bootloader
- CPU: MediaTek MT7621AT
- Cores/threads: 2/4
- CPU speed: 880MHz
- ROM/RAM: 32MB/512MB
- WAN: 1 × 10/100/1000
- LAN: 4 × 10/100/1000
- Switch: MediaTek MT7621AT
- VLAN: Yes
- WLAN hardware: MediaTek MT7603EN and MT7612EN, 2x2 MIMO
- WLAN 2.4GHz: b/g/n
- WLAN 5GHz: a/n/ac
- Stock OpenWrt WLAN driver: mt76
- USB: 1 × USB 3.0
 Newifi3 D2 firmware upgrade guide
- Follow the Newifi3 D2 firmware upgrade guide .
- Default LAN IP, username, and password vary by firmware. Most Padavan builds use
192.168.123.1; OpenWrt and OpenWrt-based builds commonly use192.168.1.1.
0. Stock firmware — xCloudOS
The factory firmware is called xCloudOS and uses Chinese by default. The English-language guide explains how to replace the language file.
 Chinese stock firmware screenshots


- The original
.RARarchive contains a Newifi3 D2 EEPROM backup and stock firmware. - Download the archive .
- A SPI-NAND dump is available here . It can help recover a router with a damaged bootloader when written with a CH341A or T48 programmer.
I. OpenWrt
OpenWrt is updated regularly and has strong community support. However, the
mt76driver may cause unstable 2.4GHz Wi-Fi or disconnections on some Newifi revisions.
- v22.03.0, updated September 6, 2022: Official download .
- Changelog
- v21.02.3, updated October 25, 2021: Official download .
- Changelog
- v19.07.8, updated August 7, 2021: Official download .
- Changelog
See the OpenWrt configuration series .
II. X-WRT
X-WRT is based on OpenWrt and adds usability features. It is reported to run stably on Newifi3 D2, possibly because of its driver and customization choices.
- Direct links are not maintained because X-WRT updates frequently. Visit the
X-WRT download page
and search for
newifi-d2. - Default IP:
192.168.15.1 - Default Wi-Fi:
X-WRT_XXXX, password88888888 - Default login:
root/admin
III. GoCloud
 GoCloud flashing notes
- GoCloud uses two file types:
.binfor Breed Bootloader and.web.binfor the GoCloud web interface. - If the router is running another firmware, first flash
GOCLOUD-Nwifi3刷机专用底包.bin
through Breed, then use the GoCloud interface for
.web.binfiles. - The Google Drive collection contains WEB and BREED + EEPROM directories.
- Versions 4.9 and 5.2 are available; 5.2 has a redesigned interface.
- IP/username/password:
192.168.1.1/admin/admin - GoCloud Multi-WAN/load-balancing guide
- Latest updates: GoCloud forum
- GoCloud 5.2.0.20018 Stable, March 12, 2021: Google Drive .
- GoCloud 5.2.0.19646 Stable, December 25, 2020: Google Drive .
- Changes include application shunting, policy routing, VPN-interface DMZ, improved cloud joining, terminal detection, Speedtest, multi-line shunting fixes, and mobile-layout fixes.
- GoCloud 4.9.0.19975 Stable, March 5, 2021: Google Drive .
- GoCloud 4.9.0.19903 Stable, February 5, 2021: Google Drive .
- Older builds collected by
@Nhat Triet Cao: Google Drive folder .
IV. Padavan
Padavan is popular because its interface is simple, Wi-Fi is stable, and many Chinese and Russian developers publish variants with ad blocking, proxy, and VPN features. Reset the configuration in Breed when switching between builds if old settings cause conflicts.
IV.I Padavan HiBoy
- Newifi3 D2 build: download .
- LAN IP:
192.168.123.1 - Domain:
http://my.router/ - Root username/password:
admin/admin - Default Wi-Fi password:
1234567890 - SSH update command:
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IV.II Padavan Scut
IV.III PandoraBox Padavan
- April 20, 2020 build: download .
- All versions and changelogs .
V. PandoraBox
This OpenWrt-based firmware provides a stable access-point mode.
- 19.06 build, June 7, 2019: Google Drive .
- The original package feed is obsolete. Replace it with the feeds listed in the Vietnamese source if package installation is needed.
VI. Gargoyle
Gargoyle is a free OpenWrt-based distribution focused on bandwidth monitoring and per-IP bandwidth quotas. It also supports SMB/CIFS storage sharing, VPN server/client, Tor, ad blocking, Wi-Fi schedules, QoS, and hostname/IP blocklists.
- Version 1.13.x, updated August 20, 2020: Google Drive .
- Screenshots
- Demo
VII. Wive-NG-MT
Wive-NG-MT is an open-source embedded operating system for MT7620/MT7621 routers. It focuses on stability, security fixes, newer drivers, and integrated MediaTek HW_NAT.
- June 13, 2020 build: Google Drive .
- SSIDs:
Wive-NG-MT,Wive-NG-MT-5GHZ - Wi-Fi password:
1234567890 - LAN:
192.168.123.1 - Web/SSH:
admin/admin - Review
VIII. ROOter / GoldenOrb
ROOter focuses on USB 3G/4G modems and combines OpenWrt with additional modem-management features.
- Download package .
- LAN:
192.168.1.1 - Login:
rootwith no default password; change it after login. - Default Wi-Fi:
Rooter/rooter2017
IX. DD-WRT
DD-WRT provides a browser-based interface, straightforward configuration, and a strong focus on stability and speed.
- Download
- Demo
- Homepage
- Possible default credentials:
192.168.1.1/root/password; check the exact build if these do not work.
X. Comfast CF-N3
- Version 3.0.0.9: Google Drive
- IP/username/password:
192.168.0.1/root/admin
XI. ASUSWRT (Merlin)
- USB-disabled build for lower Wi-Fi interference: Google Drive .
- USB-enabled build: Google Drive .
- Screenshots
XII. OpenWrt by Lean (LEDE)
Lean's OpenWrt build aims to provide a complete, modifiable router operating system with current Linux support, continuous fixes, and no backdoors or tracking components according to the project description.
- LEDE source and changelog
- The Newifi3 D2 build by
@kizimaruais updated monthly. See the dedicated Newifi3 D2 guide .
XIII. Tomato Phoenix
Tomato Phoenix is a free third-party firmware for MediaTek routers, including MT7620, MT7621, MT7628, and MT7688. It focuses on stability, multi-platform support, QoS, remote management, multilingual support, and DTU integrations.
- Screenshots
- Download
- Default IP:
192.168.1.1 - Default password:
tomato.org.cn - Default Wi-Fi:
Phoenix/1234567890
XIV. JIKE-GECOOS
- AP is the access point; AC is the controller that manages APs.
- AP243P firmware can be shared with Newifi. Match AP and AC major versions, such as 8.0.x with 8.0.x or AP243P 7.1 with AP243P 7.1.
 Main features
- Micro AC and AP management.
- Microcloud remote AP management.
- Layer 3 cross-layer support and VLAN management through DHCP Option 43 and static routing.
- Multiple SSIDs separated by VLAN.
- Fast roaming and load balancing.
- Spectrum navigation prioritizing 5GHz.
- AP alarm/recovery and network diagnostics.
- AP243P downloads: official link / Google Drive .
- LAN/password:
6.6.6.6/admin. - Newifi 8.0.50, November 15, 2019: Google Drive .
- Source forum ; latest files: http://file.cnrouter.com/index.php
- AP243P 7.1, January 14, 2022: Google Drive .
- Default IP/password:
6.6.6.6/admin. - Newifi3 8.0.52: JIKEBOX-NEWIFI3_8.0.52-2020.trx .
- LAN/password:
192.168.8.1/admin. - More builds:
Baidu folder
, password
pxln.
XV. iWifi Embedded Newifi
iWifi is intended for public Wi-Fi stations with voucher sales, coin operation, and additional portal-management features. It has both free and paid editions.
LAN IP: 10.10.10.1
 Main features
- Local admin panel and onboard AP.
- NGROK access, traffic shaping, CSS portal customization.
- Game-port priority, prepaid tickets, VLAN, remote cashbox, domain/VPN blocking.
- Anti-tethering through TTL manipulation, PIN assignments, customer chat, media player, and random-MAC synchronization.
- Paid features include eLoading, charging station, bills payment, PisoNet server, water dispenser, and carwash timer.
Downloads
- 2.2.x beta, June 18, 2022: Google Drive .
- 2.1.x stable, May 22, 2021: Google Drive .
- See the iWifi portal homepage for complete feature and changelog information.


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