Acer Connect Vero W6m: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Acer Connect Vero W6m runs OpenWrt 25.12.5 on the mediatek/filogic target, and has been supported since 24.10.0. Its WiFi 6E wireless on the mt76 driver rates excellent for open-source driver support (0.95/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is still sold new.
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Specifications
| SoC | MediaTek MT7986AV |
|---|---|
| CPU | 4 cores @ 2000 MHz |
| RAM | 1024 MB |
| Flash | 2 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 4 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 6E |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n/ax · 5GHz: a/n/ac/ax · 6GHz: ax |
| WLAN hardware | MediaTek MT7986AV, MediaTek MT7976AN, MediaTek MT7976DAN, MediaTek MT7916AN |
| WLAN driver | mt76 |
| OpenWrt target | mediatek / filogic |
| Package architecture | aarch64_cortex-a53 |
| Current release | 25.12.5 |
| Supported since | 24.10.0 |
| Install method | see devicepage |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 3A via barrel |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 1000 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the Connect Vero W6m
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: see devicepage.
attention to additional installation instruction
Official OpenWrt device page for the Connect Vero W6m
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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