Router

Sophos XG 85w

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.

rev 1: Get OpenWrt firmware Release listed · 25.12.6
rev 1: Open hardware record

Original project github.com

Recorded configuration: 8/eMMC MB flash; 2048 MB RAM

First installation: x86 installation

Sources

Features & details

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Device details

sophos xg 85w rev 1 — device documentation (github.com)Device details — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Hardware revision: rev 1

OpenWrt · rev 1

OpenWrt · rev 1 — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Installation routes recorded: x86 installation
Recovery routes recorded: x86 installation
Availability recorded by source: Discontinued

Hardware details

Documented hardware

sophos xg 85w rev 1 — device documentation (github.com)Documented hardware — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Hardware revision: rev 1
Flash: 8 MB
Processor: Intel Atom E3825
Memory: 2048 MB
Hardware revision: rev 1
Wi-Fi chip: Atheros AR9382 (SparkLAN WPEA-121N)

Security

Saved scan 18 Oct 2026

No device-specific advisory matched our saved CVE research.

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