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Huawei HG556a

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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.
A · Atheros AR9223 Wi-Fi
Get OpenWrt firmware Release listed · 25.12.6Open device guide Release listed · 25.12.5
B · Atheros AR9223 Wi-Fi
Get OpenWrt firmware Release listed · 25.12.6
C · Ralink RT3062 Wi-Fi
Get OpenWrt firmware Release listed · 25.12.6Open device guide Release listed · 25.12.5
A
Open hardware record
B
Open hardware record
C
Open hardware record
Original project github.com

A · Atheros AR9223 Wi-Fi

Limitations
DSL modem FXS
First installation
CFE TFTP + serial recovery; CFE web recovery
Limitations
DSL modem
Limitations
FXS

B · Atheros AR9223 Wi-Fi

Limitations
DSL modem FXS 2nd core
First installation
CFE TFTP + serial recovery; CFE web recovery
Limitations
DSL modem
Limitations
FXS
Limitations
2nd core

C · Ralink RT3062 Wi-Fi

Limitations
DSL modem FXS
First installation
CFE TFTP + serial recovery; CFE web recovery
Limitations
DSL modem
Limitations
FXS
Sources

Features & details

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Device details

huawei hg556a a — device documentation (github.com)

Hardware revision
A

Device details

huawei hg556a b — device documentation (github.com)

Hardware revision
B

Device details

huawei hg556a c — device documentation (github.com)

Hardware revision
C

Device details

Device details — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Hardware revision
A

OpenWrt · A · Atheros AR9223 Wi-Fi

OpenWrt · A · Atheros AR9223 Wi-Fi — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Installation routes recorded
CFE TFTP + serial recovery, CFE web recovery
Recovery routes recorded
CFE TFTP + serial recovery, CFE web recovery
Availability recorded by source
Discontinued

Device details

Device details — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Hardware revision
B

OpenWrt · B · Atheros AR9223 Wi-Fi

OpenWrt · B · Atheros AR9223 Wi-Fi — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Installation routes recorded
CFE TFTP + serial recovery, CFE web recovery
Recovery routes recorded
CFE TFTP + serial recovery, CFE web recovery
Availability recorded by source
Discontinued

Device details

Device details — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Hardware revision
C

OpenWrt · C · Ralink RT3062 Wi-Fi

OpenWrt · C · Ralink RT3062 Wi-Fi — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Installation routes recorded
CFE TFTP + serial recovery, CFE web recovery
Recovery routes recorded
CFE TFTP + serial recovery, CFE web recovery
Availability recorded by source
Discontinued

Hardware differences

Security

Saved scan

No device-specific advisory matched our saved CVE research.

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