Askey SBE1V1K: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Askey SBE1V1K runs OpenWrt from snapshot builds only on the qualcommbe target, so there is no stable release for it yet. Its WiFi 7 (BE) wireless on the ath12k driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is still sold new.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the Askey SBE1V1K. 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 IPQ9570 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 4 cores @ 2200 MHz |
| RAM | 2048 MB |
| Flash | 8192 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 4 (2.5G, 10G) |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 7 (BE) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n/ax/be · 5GHz: a/n/ac/ax/be · 6GHz: ax/be |
| WLAN hardware | QCN9274 covers all bands |
| WLAN driver | ath12k |
| OpenWrt target | qualcommbe |
| Package architecture | aarch64_cortex-a53 |
| Current release | snapshot |
| Install method | U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 3.5 A |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 2200 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the SBE1V1K
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: U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery.
Official OpenWrt device page for the SBE1V1K
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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