is currently by the official OpenWrt project. While the router's stock firmware is actually built on an OpenWrt base, several hardware hurdles make a community port highly unlikely in the near future. Compatibility Summary
during normal operation, sometimes becoming too hot to touch. This is a hardware design issue independent of the firmware.
(older but well-supported) or newer compatible models from brands like GL.iNet .
None. There is no official OpenWrt firmware image available for the
If your goal is to run OpenWrt on a modern Wi-Fi 6 router, you may want to look at devices with or Qualcomm chipsets, which generally have better open-source driver support. Recommended Models: Consider the OpenWrt Table of Hardware for alternatives like the TP-Link Archer C7 Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
The router uses an Intel/Lantiq GRX350 SoC (System on Chip). OpenWrt lacks mainline support for this specific chipset, and the necessary drivers (specifically for the Wi-Fi 6 radio) often require proprietary "binary blobs" that Intel has not made open-source. Hardware Highlights: CPU: Intel Dual-Core. RAM: 256 MiB. Flash: 128 MiB.
Up to 3 Gbps (2402 Mbps on 5GHz, 574 Mbps on 2.4GHz). Key Concerns for Users Thermal Issues: Many users report that the
Reviewers frequently mention the need for regular reboots to maintain internet connectivity, which is a common reason users seek alternative firmware like OpenWrt.
is currently by the official OpenWrt project. While the router's stock firmware is actually built on an OpenWrt base, several hardware hurdles make a community port highly unlikely in the near future. Compatibility Summary
during normal operation, sometimes becoming too hot to touch. This is a hardware design issue independent of the firmware.
(older but well-supported) or newer compatible models from brands like GL.iNet .
None. There is no official OpenWrt firmware image available for the
If your goal is to run OpenWrt on a modern Wi-Fi 6 router, you may want to look at devices with or Qualcomm chipsets, which generally have better open-source driver support. Recommended Models: Consider the OpenWrt Table of Hardware for alternatives like the TP-Link Archer C7 Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
The router uses an Intel/Lantiq GRX350 SoC (System on Chip). OpenWrt lacks mainline support for this specific chipset, and the necessary drivers (specifically for the Wi-Fi 6 radio) often require proprietary "binary blobs" that Intel has not made open-source. Hardware Highlights: CPU: Intel Dual-Core. RAM: 256 MiB. Flash: 128 MiB.
Up to 3 Gbps (2402 Mbps on 5GHz, 574 Mbps on 2.4GHz). Key Concerns for Users Thermal Issues: Many users report that the
Reviewers frequently mention the need for regular reboots to maintain internet connectivity, which is a common reason users seek alternative firmware like OpenWrt.