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ASUS RT-AC57U

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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.
v1 · MediaTek MT7603EN / MediaTek MT7612EN Wi-Fi
Processor: MediaTek MT7621AT · Wi-Fi chip: MediaTek MT7603EN · Wi-Fi chip: MediaTek MT7612ENOpen hardware record Release listed · 25.12.5
v2 (B1) · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9888 Wi-Fi
Processor: Qualcomm QCN5502Open hardware record
v3 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9888 / Qualcomm QCN5502 Wi-Fi
Flash: 32 MB · Processor / Wi-Fi: Qualcomm QCN5502 · Wi-Fi chip: Qualcomm Atheros QCA9888Get OpenWrt firmware Release listed · 25.12.6
v1 · MediaTek MT7603EN / MediaTek MT7612EN Wi-Fi
Get OpenWrt firmware Release listed · 25.12.6
v2 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9888 / Qualcomm QCN5502 Wi-Fi
Get OpenWrt firmware Release listed · 25.12.6
v1 · MediaTek MT7621AT
Open hardware record Release listed · 25.12.5
v3; v3 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9888 Wi-Fi
Open hardware record Release listed · 25.12.5
Original project github.com

v1 · MediaTek MT7603EN / MediaTek MT7612EN Wi-Fi

First installation
CLI generic; U-Boot TFTP recovery

v2 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9888 / Qualcomm QCN5502 Wi-Fi

Limitations
2.4GHz WiFi
First installation
TFTP generic

v3 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9888 / Qualcomm QCN5502 Wi-Fi

Limitations
2.4GHz WiFi
First installation
TFTP generic
Sources

Features & details

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Device details

asus rt-ac57u — device documentation (github.com)Device details — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Hardware revision
v1

Device details

asus rt-ac57u v3 — device documentation (github.com)ASUS RT-AC57U v3 — TechInfoDepot (github.com)

Hardware revision
v3

Device details

ASUS RT-AC57U v2 — TechInfoDepot (github.com)

Hardware revision
v2 (B1)

Device details

ASUS RT-AC57U — TechInfoDepot (github.com)

Hardware revision
v1

OpenWrt · v1 · MediaTek MT7603EN / MediaTek MT7612EN Wi-Fi

OpenWrt · v1 · MediaTek MT7603EN / MediaTek MT7612EN Wi-Fi — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Installation routes recorded
CLI generic, U-Boot TFTP recovery
Recovery routes recorded
U-Boot TFTP recovery
Availability recorded by source
Available 2019

Device details

Device details — v2 — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Hardware revision
v2

OpenWrt · v2 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9888 / Qualcomm QCN5502 Wi-Fi

OpenWrt · v2 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9888 / Qualcomm QCN5502 Wi-Fi — v2 — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Installation routes recorded
TFTP generic
Availability recorded by source
Discontinued

Device details

Device details — v3 — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Hardware revision
v3

OpenWrt · v3 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9888 / Qualcomm QCN5502 Wi-Fi

OpenWrt · v3 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9888 / Qualcomm QCN5502 Wi-Fi — v3 — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Installation routes recorded
TFTP generic
Recovery routes recorded
TFTP generic
Availability recorded by source
Discontinued 2022

Hardware differences

Security

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