8devices Rambutan: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The 8devices Rambutan runs OpenWrt 25.12.0 on the ath79/nand target, and has been supported since 18.06.0. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the ath9k driver rates excellent for open-source driver support (0.85/1.0), installation is rated easy, and we have no current US retail listing for it.

Drivers: Excellent (0.85) WiFi 4 (N) Install: easy

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 8devices Rambutan, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Qualcomm Atheros QCA9557
CPU 1 core @ 720 MHz
RAM 128 MB
Flash 128 MB (NAND)
Ethernet ports 2
USB 1x 2.0
WiFi generation WiFi 4 (N)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n
WLAN hardware Qualcomm Atheros QCA9557
WLAN driver ath9k
OpenWrt target ath79 / nand
Package architecture mips_24kc
Current release 25.12.0
Supported since 18.06.0
Install method GUI OEM, Sysupgrade, U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery, see git-commit
Install difficulty easy
Power supply 3.3 VDC, max. 3.7W
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 90 Mbps
Availability not_available

Installing OpenWrt on the Rambutan

Installation on this device is rated easy. You can flash it from the stock web interface without opening the case or using a serial cable. Documented methods: GUI OEM, Sysupgrade, U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery, see git-commit.

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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