Araknis AN-700-AP-I-AC: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Araknis AN-700-AP-I-AC runs OpenWrt 25.12.5 on the ath79/generic target, and has been supported since 22.03.0. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the ath10k-ct driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.75/1.0), installation is rated easy, and we have no current US retail listing for it.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the Araknis AN-700-AP-I-AC. See current alternatives for devices we already have links for.
Not finding a listing does not mean you cannot buy one. Our retail links come from hand research rather than a live stock feed, so this device may well still be on sale somewhere we have not checked yet.
Specifications
| SoC | Qualcomm Atheros QCA9558 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 720 MHz |
| RAM | 128 MB |
| Flash | 16 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 1 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 5 (AC) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac |
| WLAN hardware | Qualcomm Atheros QCA9558, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9880 (mPCI-e) |
| WLAN driver | ath10k-ct |
| OpenWrt target | ath79 / generic |
| Package architecture | mips_24kc |
| Current release | 25.12.5 |
| Supported since | 22.03.0 |
| Install method | GUI OEM, U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery, see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | easy |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 2.0A via barrel, or PoE 802.3at |
| Device type | Access point |
| Estimated throughput | 90 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the AN-700-AP-I-AC
Installation on this device is rated easy. You can flash it from the stock web interface without opening the case or using a serial cable. Documented methods: GUI OEM, U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery, see git-commit.
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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