Aruba AP-325: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The Aruba AP-325 runs OpenWrt from snapshot builds only on the ipq806x/generic target, so there is no stable release for it yet. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the ath10k-ct driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.70/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is still sold new.

Drivers: Good (0.70) WiFi 5 (AC) Install: moderate

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Where to buy

We have no current retail listing for the Aruba AP-325. 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 IPQ8068
CPU 2 cores @ 1400 MHz
RAM 512 MB
Flash 128 MB
Ethernet ports 2
USB 1x 2.0
WiFi generation WiFi 5 (AC)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac
WLAN hardware Qualcomm QCA9990
WLAN driver ath10k-ct
OpenWrt target ipq806x / generic
Package architecture arm_cortex-a15_neon-vfpv4
Current release snapshot
Supported since 25.12.0
Install method see devicepage
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 12 VDC, 2.5 A
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 489 Mbps
Availability available

Installing OpenWrt on the AP-325

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.

Other routers to consider

Ruckus R500

WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $173

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WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $115

Ubiquiti UniFi UK-Ultra

WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $100

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