ADI Engineering Pronghorn SBC250: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The ADI Engineering Pronghorn SBC250 was supported by OpenWrt from 8.09 on the ixp4xx/generic 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 ADI Engineering Pronghorn SBC250, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | Intel IXP425 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 533 MHz |
| RAM | 64 MB |
| Flash | 16 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 2 |
| WiFi generation | Pre-WiFi 4 (802.11a/b/g) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g · 5GHz: a |
| WLAN hardware | EnGenius NMP-8602 PLUS Atheros AR5414 mini-PCI |
| WLAN driver | ath5k |
| OpenWrt target | ixp4xx / generic |
| Package architecture | armeb_xscale |
| Current release | EOL |
| Supported since | 8.09 |
| Install method | RedBoot TFTP + serial recovery, see devicepage |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 5 VDC, 2.5A, PoE 802.3af |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 93 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the Pronghorn SBC250
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.
For installation you also need ixp4xx-generic-squashfs.img
Official OpenWrt device page for the Pronghorn SBC250
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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