Router

EnGenius EPG5000

Projects for this device

Replacement firmware

OpenWrt

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.

v1.0.0: Get OpenWrt firmware Release listed · 25.12.6
ESR1750H-0.20: Get firmware Release listed · 25.12.5
v1.0.0: Open hardware record
7016A0838018: Open hardware record Release listed · 25.12.5

Original project github.com

Recorded configuration: 16 MB flash; 256 MB RAM

First installation: GUI OEM; U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery

Sources

Features & details

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Device details

engenius epg5000 v100 — device documentation (github.com)Device details — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Hardware revision: v1.0.0

OpenWrt · v1.0.0

OpenWrt · v1.0.0 — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Installation routes recorded: GUI OEM, U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery
Recovery routes recorded: U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery
Availability recorded by source: Discontinued 2017

Hardware details

Documented hardware

engenius epg5000 v100 — device documentation (github.com)EnGenius EPG5000 — TechInfoDepot (github.com)EnGenius EPG5000 — WikiDevi (github.com)Documented hardware — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Processor: Qualcomm Atheros QCA9558
Hardware revision: v1.0.0
Board identifier: 7016A0838018
Wi-Fi chip: Qualcomm Atheros QCA9880
Board identifier: ESR1750H-0.20
Flash: 16 MB
Processor / Wi-Fi: Qualcomm Atheros QCA9558
Memory: 256 MB

Security

Saved scan 18 Oct 2026

No device-specific advisory matched our saved CVE research.

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