Atmel AT91SAM9G20-EK: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The Atmel AT91SAM9G20-EK runs OpenWrt 25.12.0 on the at91/sam9x target, and has been supported since 19.07.0. Its No WiFi wireless on the none driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.

Drivers: Fair (0.50) No WiFi 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

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Specifications

SoC Atmel AT91SAM9G20
CPU 1 core @ 400 MHz
RAM 64 MB
Flash 256 MB (NAND)
Ethernet ports 1
USB 3x 2.0
WiFi generation No WiFi
WLAN hardware -
WLAN driver none
OpenWrt target at91 / sam9x
Package architecture arm_arm926ej-s
Current release 25.12.0
Supported since 19.07.0
Install method SD card
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 5 VDC, 2A via barrel
Device type Single-board computer
Estimated throughput 70 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the AT91SAM9G20-EK

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: SD card.

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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