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.
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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.
Official OpenWrt device page for the AccessCube (MeshCube)
Flashing third-party firmware can brick a router and usually voids the warranty. Always check that the firmware image matches your exact hardware version.
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