ASUS AX55: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The ASUS AX55 runs OpenWrt from snapshot builds only on the qualcommax/ipq50xx target, so there is no stable release for it yet. Its WiFi 6 (AX) wireless on the ath11k driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.70/1.0), installation is rated easy, and it is still sold new.

Drivers: Good (0.70) WiFi 6 (AX) Install: easy

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Where to buy

We have no current retail listing for the ASUS AX55. 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 ipq50xx
CPU 2 cores @ 1000 MHz
RAM 512 MB
Flash 128 MB
Ethernet ports 5
USB 1x 3.0
WiFi generation WiFi 6 (AX)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n/ax · 5GHz: a/n/ac/ax
WLAN hardware IPQ5018 + QCN6122
WLAN driver ath11k
OpenWrt target qualcommax / ipq50xx
Package architecture aarch64_cortex-a53
Current release snapshot
Install method GUI OEM
Install difficulty easy
Power supply 12 VDC, 3.5 A
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 500 Mbps
Availability available

Installing OpenWrt on the AX55

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.

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

Sinovoip Banana Pi BPi-R3 Mini

WiFi 6 (AX) Drivers: Excellent $109

Huasifei WH3000

WiFi 6 (AX) Drivers: Excellent

GL.iNet GL-MT6000 (Flint 2)

WiFi 6 (AX) Drivers: Excellent $170

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