ASUS ZenWiFi: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The ASUS ZenWiFi runs OpenWrt 24.10.5 on the ath79/generic target, and has been supported since 24.10.0. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the ath10k-ct driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.75/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.

Drivers: Good (0.75) WiFi 5 (AC) Install: moderate

Hardware data and retail listings last checked .

Discontinued. This model is no longer sold new, so this page is kept as a reference for people who already own one. See current alternatives.

Where to buy

We have no current retail listing for the ASUS ZenWiFi, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Qualcomm QCN5502
CPU 1 core @ 775 MHz
RAM 128 MB
Flash 32 MB
Ethernet ports 4
WiFi generation WiFi 5 (AC)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac
WLAN hardware Qualcomm QCN5502, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9888
WLAN driver ath10k-ct
OpenWrt target ath79 / generic
Package architecture mips_24kc
Current release 24.10.5
Supported since 24.10.0
Install method TFTP generic, see git-commit
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 12 VDC, 1A via barrel
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 96 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the ZenWiFi

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, 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.

Hardware versions

The ZenWiFi ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.

Version Target Current release WLAN hardware
CD6R shown above ath79/generic 24.10.5 Qualcomm QCN5502, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9888
CD6N ath79/generic 25.12.2 Qualcomm QCN5502, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9888

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