4G Systems AccessCube (MeshCube): OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The 4G Systems AccessCube (MeshCube) was supported by OpenWrt from 8.09.2 on the au1000/au1500 target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. Its Pre-WiFi 4 (802.11a/b/g) wireless on the ath5k driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.

Drivers: Fair (0.50) Pre-WiFi 4 (802.11a/b/g) Install: moderate

Hardware data and retail listings last checked .

Discontinued. This model is no longer sold new, so this page is kept as a reference for people who already own one. See current alternatives.

Where to buy

We have no current retail listing for the 4G Systems AccessCube (MeshCube), which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Alchemy AU1500
CPU 1 core @ 400 MHz
RAM 64 MB
Flash 32 MB
Ethernet ports 1
USB 1x 1.1, 1x 1.1 Device
WiFi generation Pre-WiFi 4 (802.11a/b/g)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g · 5GHz: a
WLAN hardware 2x Atheros AR5213A (mini-PCI)
WLAN driver ath5k
OpenWrt target au1000 / au1500
Package architecture mipsel_mips32
Current release EOL
Supported since 8.09.2
Install method TFTP generic, see devicepage
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 9-20 VDC, 0.5A
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 50 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the AccessCube (MeshCube)

Installation on this device is rated moderate. Expect to use a recovery mode, TFTP or a vendor tool rather than a plain web upload. Documented methods: TFTP generic, see devicepage.

Flashing third-party firmware can brick a router and usually voids the warranty. Always check that the firmware image matches your exact hardware version.

Still sold and well supported

Sinovoip Banana Pi BPI-R4

WiFi 7 (BE) Drivers: Excellent $247

Sinovoip Banana Pi BPi-R3 Mini

WiFi 6 (AX) Drivers: Excellent $109

Huasifei WH3000

WiFi 6 (AX) Drivers: Excellent

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