ALFA Network W502U / R36: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The ALFA Network W502U / R36 was supported by OpenWrt from 12.09 on the ramips/rt305x target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the rt2800pci 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 ALFA Network W502U / R36, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | Ralink RT3050F |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 320 MHz |
| RAM | 32 MB |
| Flash | 8 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 2 |
| USB | 1x 2.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 4 (N) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n |
| WLAN hardware | Ralink RT3050F |
| WLAN driver | rt2800pci |
| OpenWrt target | ramips / rt305x |
| Package architecture | mipsel_24kc |
| Current release | EOL |
| Supported since | 12.09 |
| Install method | see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 1.0A |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 40 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the W502U / R36
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 git-commit.
Official OpenWrt device page for the W502U / R36
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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