Accton MR3201A: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Accton MR3201A was supported by OpenWrt from 8.09 on the ath25 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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Specifications
| SoC | Atheros AR2315 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 183 MHz |
| RAM | 32 MB |
| Flash | 8 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 1 |
| WiFi generation | Pre-WiFi 4 (802.11a/b/g) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g |
| WLAN hardware | Atheros AR2315 |
| WLAN driver | ath5k |
| OpenWrt target | ath25 |
| Package architecture | mips_4kec |
| Current release | EOL |
| Supported since | 8.09 |
| Install method | RedBoot TFTP + serial recovery, see devicepage |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 1.0A |
| Device type | Single-board computer |
| Estimated throughput | 22 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the MR3201A
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: RedBoot TFTP + serial recovery, see devicepage.
Official OpenWrt device page for the MR3201A
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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