ASUS RT-N12E: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The ASUS RT-N12E was supported by OpenWrt from 18.06.0 on the ramips/mt7620 target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the mt76 driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.
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Specifications
| SoC | MediaTek MT7620N |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 600 MHz |
| RAM | 32 MB |
| Flash | 8 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 5 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 4 (N) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n |
| WLAN hardware | MediaTek MT7620N |
| WLAN driver | mt76 |
| OpenWrt target | ramips / mt7620 |
| Package architecture | mipsel_24kc |
| Current release | EOL |
| Supported since | 18.06.0 |
| Install method | U-Boot TFTP recovery, see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 0.5A |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 75 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the RT-N12E
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 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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