Router

WAVLINK Quantum DAX

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.

WN538A8: Get OpenWrt firmware Release listed · 25.12.6
WN538A8: Open hardware record

Original project github.com

Recorded configuration: 128NAND MB flash; 512 MB RAM

First installation: CFE TFTP + serial recovery

Sources

Features & details

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Device details

wavlink quantum dax wn538a8 — device documentation (github.com)Device details — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Hardware revision: WN538A8

OpenWrt · WN538A8

OpenWrt · WN538A8 — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Installation routes recorded: CFE TFTP + serial recovery
Recovery routes recorded: CFE web recovery

Hardware details

Documented hardware

wavlink quantum dax wn538a8 — device documentation (github.com)Documented hardware — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Hardware revision: WN538A8
Processor: Broadcom BCM4709C0
Memory: 512 MB
Hardware revision: WN538A8
Wi-Fi chip: Broadcom BCM4366

Security

Saved scan 18 Oct 2026

No device-specific advisory matched our saved CVE research.

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