Replacement firmware
Replace router software with a customizable system for network controls and community packages.
How to get started
Follow the guide for your exact router version. The first installation may use its web interface, recovery mode or a serial connection.
- Setup
- Firmware replacement; route varies by router
- You’ll need
- Exact hardware revision, an appropriate OpenWrt release and its model-specific installation guide.
- Qualcomm Atheros QCA9531 / Qualcomm Atheros QCA9886 Wi-Fi
- Get OpenWrt firmware Release listed · 25.12.6
- Qualcomm Atheros QCA9887 Wi-Fi
- Open hardware record
Recorded configuration: 16 MB flash; 128 MB RAM
- First installation
- Asus Firmware Restoration tool; U-Boot TFTP recovery