AsiaRF AP7621-002: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The AsiaRF AP7621-002 was supported by OpenWrt from 18.06.0 on the ramips/mt7621 target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the mt76 driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.80/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and we have no current US retail listing for it.
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Specifications
| SoC | MediaTek MT7621A |
|---|---|
| CPU | 2 cores @ 880 MHz |
| RAM | 512 MB |
| Flash | 16 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 5 |
| USB | 1x 2.0 Device, 1x 3.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 5 (AC) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac |
| WLAN hardware | MediaTek MT7612E, MediaTek MT7615E |
| WLAN driver | mt76 |
| OpenWrt target | ramips / mt7621 |
| Package architecture | mipsel_24kc |
| Current release | EOL |
| Supported since | 18.06.0 |
| Install method | TFTP generic, Telnet, U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 14 VDC, 2.0A, or PoE 48V |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 220 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the AP7621-002
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: TFTP generic, Telnet, U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery.
Official OpenWrt device page for the AP7621-002
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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