ALFA Network Tube2HP: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

ALFA Network Tube2HP router
Image: OpenWrt Table of Hardware, CC BY-SA 4.0

The ALFA Network Tube2HP was supported by OpenWrt from 17.01.0 on the ar71xx/generic target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the ath9k driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.

Drivers: Fair (0.50) 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 ALFA Network Tube2HP, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Atheros AR9331
CPU 1 core @ 400 MHz
RAM 64 MB
Flash 16 MB
Ethernet ports 1
WiFi generation WiFi 4 (N)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n
WLAN hardware Atheros AR9331
WLAN driver ath9k
OpenWrt target ar71xx / generic
Package architecture mips_24kc
Current release EOL
Supported since 17.01.0
Install method see devicepage
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply PoE 802.3af/at
Device type Access point
Estimated throughput 50 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the Tube2HP

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.

Flashing third-party firmware can brick a router and usually voids the warranty. Always check that the firmware image matches your exact hardware version.

Still sold and well supported

GL.iNet GL-X300B (Collie)

WiFi 4 (N) Drivers: Excellent $126

KuWFi CPE830(D)

WiFi 4 (N) Drivers: Excellent

YunCore CPE830(D)

WiFi 4 (N) Drivers: Excellent

Not sure which fits? Take the 60-second quiz.