Alcatel HH40V: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The Alcatel HH40V runs OpenWrt 24.10.3 on the ath79/generic target, and has been supported since 23.05.0. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the ath9k driver rates excellent for open-source driver support (0.85/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and we have no current US retail listing for it.

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

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 Alcatel HH40V, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Qualcomm Atheros QCA9531
CPU 1 core @ 650 MHz
RAM 128 MB
Flash 16 MB
Ethernet ports 2
WiFi generation WiFi 4 (N)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n
WLAN hardware Qualcomm Atheros QCA9531
WLAN driver ath9k
OpenWrt target ath79 / generic
Package architecture mips_24kc
Current release 24.10.3
Supported since 23.05.0
Install method see devicepage, see git-commit
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 5 VDC, 2A via microUSB
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 81 Mbps
Availability not_available

Installing OpenWrt on the HH40V

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, see git-commit.

Official OpenWrt device page for the HH40V

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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